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Minel Hotel

Alemdar Mah. Guzel Sanatlar Sok. No:11 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, TR

9 guest rating· 280 reviews

About this hotel

Aquamarine Decor

The Minel, located near Sultanahmet Square, boasts aquamarine-tinted rooms and public spaces, creating a serene atmosphere for guests. Each room features a satellite LCD TV, minibar, and designer reading lamps, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Turquoise-themed Bathrooms

Guests can relax in well-designed bathrooms with turquoise sinks and showers, adding a touch of luxury to their experience.

Convenient Amenities

Enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast buffet in the vibrant dining room, relax in the outdoor patio, or take advantage of the 24-hour reception's laundry service and airport shuttle. Additionally, explore nearby attractions like Hagia Sophia Mosque and Topkapi Museum just a short walk away.

Experience comfort and convenience at The Minel - book your stay now for a memorable Istanbul getaway.

Rooms & rates

Family Triple Room, Garden View

Sleeps 3 · 12 m² · Double bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi

Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

Sleeps 3 · 22 m² · Double bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Sleeps 3 · 55 m² · King bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Garden View

Sleeps 1 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

Sleeps 3 · 15 m² · Single bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 3 · 10 m² · Double bed, 2× Single bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

Standard Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 15 m² · Single bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

Standard Triple Room

Sleeps 3 · 15 m² · Single bed, Large bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

Suite

Sleeps 4 · 45 m² · Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour desk
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
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  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Free wired internet
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Internet access
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Japanese garden
  • Key access
  • Luggage storage
  • No accessible shuttle
  • No accessible train station shuttle
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Public transport tickets
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Television in common areas
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property

Location

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Alemdar Mah. Guzel Sanatlar Sok. No:11 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, TR

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say9280 reviews

+ Great location+ Friendly owner and staff+ Wonderful breakfast+ Helpful reception staffRoom cleanliness issuesSmall roomsLack of amenities like bottled water in rooms
Cleanliness6.3
Service8.3
Location9.0
Room Quality6.7
Amenities7.0
Value for Money7.4

Passable

5.0

Really liked the location. Most of the attractions are in a walking distance, making it easy to access without taking public transportation. From positive things can also mention Faruk who is a nice host and who was always there to help.

Now, I would like to mention that first off, the hotel really needs the renovation. What you see on the main pictures, that’s how the hotel used to look like probably 10 years ago or so. Now, everything got old. The bed linens are ripped, the beds are old, the lamps are half working and keeping itself on its places. The rooms are super small and are lacking some closets for clothes. The cleaning was also so so. You could see someone was inside and threw trash but that was all. The cleaning lady was taking dirty towels and never brought fresh back. The toilet paper was never provided except for the time when we checked in. Our tv did not work, we complained about it and no one ever checked it. The breakfast is very poor. I don’t know how other guests could say it was great and good. Well, it was far from good. The only thing what I could see was nice to eat was omelette which we used to get every morning: 1 omelette for 3 persons. And I’m really sorry to bring it all in but if I would’ve seen such comments when I was choosing the accommodation I would definitely not choose this one. I think most of the guests feel bad leaving bad comments because they don’t want to offend a host - Faruk. I just wish my comment will prevent people from making a mistake when booking this accommodation and hoping for something great.

Iulia · HU · 2025-03-03

Great experience

9.0

Everything was Excellent, especially the friendly owner ( Farouk ). The location is perfect, Breakfast was decent and guidance by people there was very useful

Everything was Very good , but the Room was very small , with no bottle of water in Room during our stay, while the water was only provided in reception. Also the exhaust fan in bathroom wasn't working In general, the whole experience was satisfying and I would recommend it

Ahmed · EG · 2025-02-24

Los mejor la ubicación, muy justito

4.0

Bien ubicado y nada más. Escaleras para las habitaciones, súper estrechas, si llevas peso, lo tienes mal. Sin servicios, ni máquina para comprar un agua. Las mezquitas muy cerca no dejan dormir a las 6am y muuuy viejo y en condiciones muy justitas. Pero barato por su ubicación.

Leonardo · 2025-02-20

Superb

9.0
Iqbal · GB · 2025-02-14

Good

7.0
Nenad · RS · 2025-02-03

Amazing Hotel with wonderful breakfast

10.0

They serve a wonderful breakfast with a wide variety of items, including sweets and traditional foods, in a cozy and lovely dining room. The hotel is situated in an amazing location within a historic area. The reception staff was very helpful, allowing us to store our luggage at the hotel for several hours after check-out so we could continue exploring the city.

There are a few small drawbacks to this hotel. The main issue is the stains, which can be difficult for families with young children or even dangerous. It would also be helpful to pay closer attention to the stains on the pillows and bedsheets, as they make the linens uncomfortable to use. Lastly, the smell in the bathroom is somewhat unpleasant.

Mohsen · US · 2025-01-13

Good to know

Please inform Minel Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

No parking available.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.