Almina Hotel - Special Class

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Küçükayasofya Cad. Akbiyikdegirmeni Sok, No:27, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Sultanahmet, Almina Hotel - Special Class is within a 5-minute walk of Blue Mosque and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Hagia Sophia. This hotel has 25 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like 24-hour room service, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 7 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamara Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Şerbethane - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sultan Kösesi Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Semaver Nargile Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sur Balık - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Almina Hotel - Special Class

Almina Hotel - Special Class features a sauna, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 55 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a computer station, a library, and express check-in.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 21-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and safes. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 55 (one-way), (from 7 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 12454

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Almina Hotel Special Class Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

Almina Hotel - Special Class offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almina Hotel - Special Class on Apr 29, 2026 start from $126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around Almina Hotel - Special Class?

This hotel is situated in Sultanahmet, just steps from Blue Mosque, and within a 10-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia. You'll also find Bosphorus and Grand Bazaar less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Almina Hotel - Special Class have a casino on the premises?

No, Almina Hotel - Special Class doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Almina Hotel - Special Class a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including 24-hour room service and premium bedding in each guestroom, and some feature sea view.

Are there hot tubs at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Almina Hotel - Special Class have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Almina Hotel - Special Class doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Almina Hotel - Special Class allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Almina Hotel - Special Class.

Are there connecting rooms at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Almina Hotel - Special Class?

The closest major airport to Almina Hotel - Special Class is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is 27.7 mi away (64 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 29.7 mi away (33-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Almina Hotel - Special Class.

Almina Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 284 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

daniela

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Complaint about reservation cancellation

Right after I arrive in Istanbul I got a WhatsApp message from the hotel asking what time I was supposed to be at the hotel to which I responded explaining that I was at the airport and was about to take a taxi and head to the hotel. In about half an hour later, and while I was in the taxi on my way there, I got a new WhatsApp message to inform me that my reservation was cancelled and that they had no rooms available. This is unacceptable and has caused me a terrible inconvenience. I demand to be compensated for it. I have and can provide evidence of the above. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fatima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was located close to places of interests. Rooftop restaurant breakfast came with breathtaking views. The staff were helpful with excursions. The only rooms available were the basement ones, I'd highly recommend others to opt for 2nd floor upwards ones, ours smelt musty and shook each time the train went by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was dirty, it was pretty cold in the room, we weren t able to turn on the AC. The room was on the street side so it was noisy. We asked for another room and we got one but the other one was also not so clean and it was cold. The staff was accommodating and polite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and quaint and had a beautiful rooftop terrace where free breakfast was served.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Denis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AN AWFUL HOTEL - beneath contempt!

We arrived at the hotel and found it had a large notice declaring it was CLOSED. Neither the hotel nor Hotels.Com informed us. No compensation was offered other than a refund of payment. I rate this hotel as beneath contempt!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter, St. Petersburg Florida

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Professional and helpful at every turn. Breakfast was very good and view from enclosed terrace was nice. And location was better than expected. Just 10 minutes from most things to see and lots of good inexpensive restaurants in similar range. Very nice place to come home to after full days exploring the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oto, Istanbul

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stuff and price was great. Infrastructure could be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Ali

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The staff were nice and helpful. However, the rooms were very small, uncomfortable, noisy (trains and constructions), and they don’t look anything like the photos on the site.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Straight to the point

Amazing Hotel. Its very simple. Bathroom water is hot as hell. The room is extremely comfy. Its only about a 10 minute walk from the hagia sofia, blue mosque, topkapi and the brand bazaar. The heater is will burn you. Its that good. The tv could have more channels but other that its an excellent hotel. Breakfast is eh whatever, but good enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Meryam

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location but a bit outdated

Perfect location, nice and friendly staff, rooms need to be cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place

Great service. Wonderful location. Comfortable rooms ! I’ll come again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dominika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location!

Great location, clean room and helpful staff. It was great value for the price. The sauna looked OK but there was no relax area after taking sauna. Sauna needs to be paid extra.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Ke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hotel we will remember

We were impressed by the warm and friendly staffs, from the manager to reception desk clerks, as wall as the room attendants. They were not only willing to help, but also were thoughtful and considerate, detail-oriented. They make us feel at home from the moment we entered the hotel throughout our stay to the time we said Goodbye to the staff member who carried our luggage to our taxi wearing shirt in cold weather. It was a very warm farewell you rarely see in New York City. We would strongly recommend this hotel to our colleagues in New York, and in TESOL Int’l whose members are from 145 countries all over the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Haris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst experience for a hotel. First of all there is no privacy, at about 1am or so someone kept trying to open my room but his card wouldnt work, then the manager came up used his masterkey and opened the door and i had to scream at him to keep him out. They tried to give thr room to someone else too. And next night EXACT same thing happened. I went to complain in the morning and there was another guest complaining same thing. Oh and there is construction going on right next door so starting at 8:45am you would hear loud noises as if someone is drilling in ur room, all the way to 5pm. Talked to the manager about that and he pretty much said he cant do anything about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Mihael

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice view and good position

Just few minutes walk to the blue mosque. The staffs are very helpful and lovely! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kubeer, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff & close to all attractions

The staff were brilliant at this hotel. Always willing to help. Yunus even went out & got us a refund for some milk we purchased from a local store which was smelling bad. We didn’t even ask him to! Rooms were always clean and tidy and the location is just a short walk away from the Blue mosque and other historical places of interest. Overall this was a great experience for our first time in Turkey. When we visit again in sure we’ll stay at Almina hotel again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017