Avicenna Hotel - Special Class

Hotels
Independent
7.4 (104 reviews)
Mimar Mehmet Aga Cad., Amiral Tafdil Sok. Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400 , Istanbul , TR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Health or beauty spa nearby
Proposal/romance packages available
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Delicious Breakfast
Amazing Views
Cons:
Small Rooms
Uncomfortable Beds
Need for Renovation

Categories

Cleanliness
6.68
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.15
Staff was friendly and went out of their way to assist guests.
Location
8.19
Conveniently located near major sites and in a quiet area.
Room Quality
6.14
Rooms are small and not recently renovated; beds uncomfortable.
Amenities
7.67
Standard amenities present; good breakfast.
Value for Money
7.13
Overall decent value given location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.18
Breakfast was amazing, and dinner views were incredible.
Overall Experience
7.05
Enjoyable stay with certain areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:30

Property Description

Discover the charm of Avicenna Hotel - Special Class, where modern elegance meets historical splendor in the heart of Istanbul.

Elegant Accommodations
Relax in one of our 48 beautifully appointed guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. With complimentary wireless internet access, satellite programming, and private bathrooms equipped with premium toiletries, you'll feel right at home.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Savor exquisite Turkish cuisine at our TERRACE bar/lounge, where you can enjoy alfresco dining amidst stunning garden views. Indulge in our complimentary buffet breakfast each morning and take advantage of 24-hour room service for a truly convenient stay.

Prime Location & Exceptional Services
Located just a short stroll from historical landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, our hotel offers concierge services, a hair salon, and shuttle options to nearby beaches and shopping centers, ensuring an unforgettable Istanbul experience.

Book your stay now to explore the wonders of Istanbul at Avicenna Hotel!

Important information:

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Transportation

    Car recommended

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 104 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.68
Service: 8.15
Location: 8.19
Room Quality: 6.14
Amenities: 7.67
Value for Money: 7.13
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 7.05
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Aliaksandr family
10
Pros:

The place is close to many local attractions, muzeums, squares, parks, and winding streets with historical buildings, and Byzantine walls and ruins. Tgere are a lot of restaurants and shops here, too. Yet, many looked tourist traps to me: the quality was good, but you would get better deals, if you went farther to the north-east, or even visit the Asian part.The vicinity of the Murmur sea, seaside views, and the trail to Eminönü is another advantage. We explored the majority of those sites and attractions on foot. Daily breakfast options at the hotel were diverse and tasty under Zalifeh's supervision. The rooms are rather small, a little worn, but are cleaned daily -- sufficient to spend the night-time. Aziz's keen sense of humour kept everyone energized and in good mood. The staff are very hospitable, polite, and eager to provide assistance. Aziz and hotel manager, Elif, helped a lot in communication when the transfer company failed to arrive at the proper location.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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David
10
Pros:

I especially liked how convenient the Hotel was to the major sites in Istanbul. The Staff was always friendly and helpful. The breakfast was amazing. And the view from the restaurant for dinner was incredible.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Thomas
8
Pros:

Overall I like the place-view from Terrace is amazing! Spend your evening in romantic atmosphere of charming breeze from the sea,music and good food!
But rooms haven’t been renovated for long time,the standard rooms are very small,bathrooms are very cramped. The beds were very uncomfortable and small
But everything compensate with nice staff,good breakfast and location-5min away from beautiful square with mosques.
Hotel located in very quiet place. We might come back,but take bigger room.

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
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Louise family
8
Pros:

Had a lovley stay here, reception staff so friendly and approachable, went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and were catered for. The location is very good, not far at all from many restaurants and amenities.

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
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Danielle Christiane Leao
6
Pros:

The property has a beautiful architecture, furniture and excellent location! Also, the restaurant is very nice, elegant, good food for fair price and has an amazing view! The staff are all supportive and kind! Especially the breakfast staff and very gentle Inhaim who assisted me with taxi and always works with a big smile! Unfortunately, the facilities are not very good. When I got there, my vault was broken, the air conditioner had no remote and the room was a little warm. When you open the window which couldn't be open more than 45°, the noise outside invaded the room and was not efficient enough. Also, the shower was weak, hard to fix a pleasant temperature and the stand broken. And the tv remote wasn't working and after they fix it, the sign went out and didn't come back for a couple of days. The very helpful staff sorted out a new control for the air conditioner on my 2nd night. I conclude it's a hotel with potential, but they need to be more careful with details and maintenance.

2025-02-02 via Nuitee
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zara family
8
Pros:

Nice place to stay

2024-09-15 via Nuitee
R
ROXSANA partner
10
Pros:

It was near all amenities and tram

2024-07-14 via Nuitee
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Nizar
8
Pros:

Although I rank Avicenna a s a good hotel, it is not suitable for the elderly unless they are assured of a room on the ground floor as there are no lifts.

2024-06-23 via Nuitee
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Wendy Anne
8
Pros:

Lovely terrace restaurant on the top floor that was not particularly well advertised and therefore quiet

2024-04-10 via Nuitee
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Qaysar partner
2
Pros:

Really dirty and horrible hotel. Would not recommend to use this hotel for pets let alone for human beings.

Yellow water coming from bathroom basin and toilet and shower.

Floors to the hotel room were sticky and dirty.

2023-11-14 via Nuitee
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Albert family
10
Pros:

We stayed at 4 hotels in Türkiye due to travel and Avecinna was by far the best. The breakfast’s were delicious and well presented. The front desk was helpful, kind, and accommodating. The concierge by the name of Bilal was especially helpful and extended himself far beyond what was expected. We thank Avicenna for a delightful stay.

2023-05-03 via Nuitee
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Margaret friends
8
Pros:

This is now my third time at this hotel and it’s huge attraction is its situation so close to to the historical centre. As I get older I regret that it has no lift, but in all other respects it met my needs very well.

2023-03-19 via Nuitee
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Emrah partner
2
Pros:

Hotel is not clean and dusty we have checked in and went to the room was no clean at all so we had to request to change our room second is that okay but it was not clean.
I would not go back to this hotel again and I wouldn’t recommend

2022-12-30 via Nuitee
H
Hasan
4
Needs improvement
Pros:

We stayed one night and it happened to be a Saturday night. They did not inform us that there will be live music in the evening in the restaurant just above our room. The noise was unbearable. They finished at 12 o clock midnight and then started the cleaning process which included dragging tables and chairs and the sorting out of glasses and plates, which made an additional two hours of noise, so at 2 a.m we could successfully fall asleep. We had to check out early next morning, so the whole experience was unpleasant and stressful. The staff was polite and helpful, breakfast was good too. The bed sheet is a bit too small for two people. It got cold in the middle of the night and we found out that there was no no additional blanket. The air conditioner had no battery so we couldn’t use it either.

2022-11-14 via Nuitee
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RICHARD family
8
Pros:

Is good.

2022-11-05 via Nuitee
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Nurullah family_with_children
6
Pros:

Very good location. Not a great service.

2022-10-20 via Nuitee
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Tasnim partner
2
Pros:

Disgusting hotel. Not clean, rubbish customer service. Definitely not a 4 star hotel. Horrible. Don't even keep this hotel as an option to stay.

2022-10-11 via Nuitee
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Anum family
10
Pros:

Really good customer service

2022-10-09 via Nuitee
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Moustafa
4
Pros:

The room isn’t clean and toilet is so close to the sink No adult person can seat on it

2022-08-09 via Nuitee
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Ramadan family_with_children
6
Pros:

Clean but old

2022-07-31 via Nuitee