Almina Hotel - Special Class

Hotels
9.2 (370 reviews)
Kucukayasofya Cad. Akbiyikdegirmeni Sokak No:27 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Some maintenance needed
Noise from surrounding area

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Multiple reviews referenced issues with room cleanliness and wear.
Service
9.98
Guests consistently praised the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
9.61
Many reviews highlighted the hotel's convenient location near major attractions.
Room Quality
8.56
Rooms are noted as spacious and clean, although some had issues with maintenance.
Amenities
9.09
Good breakfast options and appealing common areas, although some amenities had extra charges.
Value for Money
9.05
Generally regarded as good value, but some reviews suggest avoiding lower floor rooms due to light.
Food and Beverage
9.6
Breakfast options received high praise for variety and quality despite some limitations.
Overall Experience
9.57
Overall guest experience was positive with many expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:08

Property Description

Central Location near Historic Landmarks

Located just steps away from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Almina Hotel offers a prime spot in the historic heart of Istanbul.

Modern Amenities and Elegant Accommodations

Enjoy well-appointed rooms with free wireless internet access and satellite TV, catering to the needs of all guests from solo travelers to families.

Rooftop Terrace with Stunning Sea Views

Indulge in a complimentary fruit basket and welcome drink upon arrival, then start your day with a sumptuous buffet breakfast. After exploring nearby attractions like Topkapi Palace Museum and the Grand Bazaar, unwind on the rooftop terrace overlooking the Marmara Sea.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Almina Hotel!

Important information:

Almina Hotel & Spa - Special Class offers a welcome drink upon arrival.

Guests can benefit from 20% discount for hammam, spa center and massage facilities.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • 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.
    Children from 7 years old to 12 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for € 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 370 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.61
Room Quality: 8.56
Amenities: 9.09
Value for Money: 9.05
Food and Beverage: 9.6
Overall Experience: 9.57
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Aidos family_with_children kz
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Lucia extended_group es
7
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Las habitaciones del sótano NO TIENEN VENTANAS.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Aidos family_with_children kz
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Sofia couple gr
10
Ανετα όμορφα νόστιμα
Pros:

Το δείπνο ήταν σαν να σου έχει μαγειρέψει η γιαγιά σου ! Υπέροχο
Το πρωινό buffet ήταν τέλειο .
Η θέα όμορφη και η τοποθεσία άψογη γιατί ναι μεν στο κέντρο αλλά λίγο πιο πέρα άρα ήσυχα.

Cons:

Θα ήθελα να ανοίγουν τα παράθυρα στο δωμάτιο

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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shamikhaa Family
4
Disappointed with Almina hotel
Pros:

Location was good but reception guy on the first day was rude. Rooms were tiny. Breakfast was okay but dinner was terrible not like they had advertised. The other staff however was very kind.

2026-06-20 via Tripadvisor
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Uzma extended_group gb
10
Great location, friendly staff, comfy rooms
Pros:

Spacious, very well located just 8 mins walk from blue mosque, very friendly staff, nicely air conditioned room, great breakfast with terrace view.
Best thing was the hotel cat in the garden!!

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Jesica extended_group gb
9
Lovely
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and the hotel is in a great location.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Barotali family_with_children uz
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Alexandra couple md
10
Все было хорошо, нам все понравилось
Pros:

Добираться относительно недолго от международного аэропорта (45-50 минут). Номер хороший, с балконом, видом на мечеть и море. Над нами ЖД дорога, но шум от поездка никак не мешал. Персонал отзывчивый, особенное спасибо Аднану который встретил нас в полночь в отеле и сделал нам мини экскурсию по общей террасе. Завтрак вкусный и разнообразный (что бы не говорили в комментариях).

Cons:

Мебель на террасе номера старая, ее стоит поменять.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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De Rubeis couple au
10
I will go back with my family. It’s the Continental.
Pros:

Exceptional value for money.

Cons:

It’s in a section where there is a lot of construction. But great because they have a police car stationed there 24/7 to stop traffic from going through. So very quiet area. There is a train line close by but it goes by slowly so not disturbing. The roof top breakfast with views across the Bospherous and quality of breakfast are excellent.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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jerome family_with_children fr
8
Très bien pour un passage. Istanbul
Pros:

Très bien placé
Personnel sympathique et serviable

Cons:

Petit dej pourrait être plus constant dans les choix (changer les jus bas de gamme)

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Milan family_with_children gb
8
Excellent location, amazing staff, great food, overall - good value
Pros:

The location of the hotel is excellent - very close to Hagia Sophia and all the main attractions. The area itself is very safe.
The hotel is nice: their breakfast is good and - because we also booked dinner - they prepared special meals for us (including for my partner who is vegetarian and one of our children who has a dairy allergy). The staff is very friendly and helpful. Overall - this is a good place to stay for families.

Cons:

The hotel amenities need some updating, but the rooms were clean and everything worked.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Alexandru Mihail solo_traveller ro
9
Pros:

Locatia, disponibilitatea personalului.

Cons:

Baia un pic inghesuita, cel putin la camera 308.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Moffatt solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The hotel was a perfect location , the children could see the blue mosque from their bedroom window .
Breakfast on the roof top terrace was an extra special add
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we had a fabulous stay .

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Nessibeli extended_group kz
10
Всё было уютно и комфортно, нам понравилось
Pros:

Сервис, завтрак, местоположение, чистота всё на высшем уровне. Завтраки очень вкусные, много выбора. Нет шума с улицы. Всё было уютно и комфортно, нам понравилось

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Davide solo_traveller it
9
Tutto molto bello !!
Pros:

Comoda al centro storico e pulita

Cons:

Cantieri in zona

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Evgenii family_with_children es
7
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Sophie couple fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Accueil, disponibilité, emplacement confort et propreté

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Murodjon couple uz
10
👍
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Paolo giuseppe extended_group it
8
Pros:

La posizione è ottima perchè in pochi minuti a piedi è possibile raggiungere la piazza Sultanahmet! il quartiere è tranquillo e colazione ricca con prodotti di qualità.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee