Balin Hotel - Special Category

Hotels
8.7 (855 reviews)
Dibekli Camii sk. No:10 Beyazit , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Room allocation issues
Dirty carpets

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Some reviews mentioned dirty carpets in the room.
Service
9.21
Consistently praised for friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.25
Great location near major attractions and public transport.
Room Quality
8.2
Issues with room allocations, but generally comfortable.
Amenities
8.73
Amenities received positive mentions, though some were unmentioned.
Value for Money
8.69
Pricing is deemed fair in relation to services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Breakfast quality positively noted, but with some repetitive options.
Overall Experience
8.71
Overall positive experiences, despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 13:29

Property Description

Historical Charm in Sultanahmet

Luxurious Rooms with City Views
Experience the traditional decor of Balin Hotel - Special Category with soundproofed rooms, free WiFi, and city views. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, LCD TV, and a minibar for your comfort.

Delicious Breakfast and Central Location
Start your day with an open buffet breakfast in the dining room and enjoy drinks at the hotel bar. Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Sultanahmet Tram Station, explore nearby attractions like the Grand Bazaar and Basilica Cistern.

Ready to immerse yourself in the historical beauty of Istanbul? Book your stay at Balin Hotel - Special Category now.

Important information:

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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 15 per day.

  • 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 17 years old stay for € 30 per person per night 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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 855 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
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BULIMAN GABRIEL • solo_traveller • ro
8
Pros:

Locație bună!

Cons:

Am rezervat o camera la terasa si o camera cu balcon dar când am ajuns am dat peste o receptionera care îmi spunea ca am rezervat camere fără facilități si n-ea dat o cameră cu balcon si una fără . Aveți mare grije si imprimați rezervarea in turca sa nu aveți probleme!

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Onna • solo_traveller • ro
8
Pros:

locatia, facilitatile baii, salteaua

Cons:

camera foarte mica, lipsa spatiu sifonier pt 2 persoane

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Cristian • couple • ro
8
Very pleasant stay, very clean.
Pros:

The location is perfect to get into the city vibe and very clean.

Cons:

The fact that it is very difficult to get to the location if you are driving. We had to leave the car in a far away car parking, and then we had to walk up the hill like almost 30 minutes. Then the breakfast very poor, almost no fresh fruits besides some apples and old dry oranges. Every single day the same, no alternate food, unfortunately. The staff were nice though.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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ANΘΟΥΛΑ • solo_traveller • gr
7
Τέλεια τοποθεσία, αξιοπρεπές κατάλυμα
Pros:

Είναι σε πολύ καλή περιοχή που από μόνη της είναι εξαιρετική αλλά και είναι κοντά σε μέρη όπως η αγία σοφία και με πολύ εύκολη πρόσβαση στα πάντα. Το προσωπικό έχει διάθεση να βοηθήσει και είναι φιλικοί αλλά δεν μιλούν αγγλικά και η επικοινωνία δεν είναι πάντα εύκολη. Το πρωινό τίμιο.

Cons:

Θα μπορούσε να είναι καθαρότερο. Στο μπάνιο δεν ήταν όλα τέλεια.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Stefan Gabriel • solo_traveller • ro
10
Pros:

Personalul

Cons:

Nu este a nu îți plăcea ceva la acest hotel

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • nl
9
Goed hotel
Pros:

Het ontbijt was echt lekker en gevarieerd. Dichtbij grand bazaar en tramhalte.

Cons:

Kamer was echt aan renovatie toe. Zeker de badkamer.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Gulyás • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Milena • family_with_children • me
10
Jedan od najboljih hotela u Istanbulu.
Pros:

Predivan hotel na veoma atraktivnoj lokaciji. Jedan od najcistijih hotela u kom smo boravili u Istanbulu. Doručak raznovrstan. Osoblje predivno. Recepcioneri jako predusretljivi. Osoblje u restoranu divno.
Sigurno će ponovo biti nas izbor pri sledećem putovanju u Istanbul.

Cons:

U ovom hotelu je sve predivno. Nemamo bas nijednu zamjerku.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Dorin Dragan • extended_group • it
9
Grazie alla vostra accoglienza e disponibilità.
Pros:

L’accoglienza, la disponibilità dello staff , le pulizie delle stanze giornaliera e impeccabile ! Tutto lo Staff veramente molto bravi !!! Bravi bravi bravi ! Tutto pulito , tutti cordiali , molto gentili e disponibili ! GRAZIE A TUTTI !

Cons:

Non abbiamo niente da ridire . Ci siamo trovati benissimo, tutto molto pulito , e la posizione ottima ! Grazie tanto a tutto lo staff !!! A presto !

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Radoi • family_with_children • ro
10
Pros:

Personalul si amplasarea față de orice atracție

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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MAGDALENA • family_with_children • pl
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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KHAMARI • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Popescu Stanciu • couple • ro
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Agim • couple • ch
8
Preisleistung war gut, würde hier wieder buchen,
Pros:

Freundliches Hilfsbereites Personal, Gutes Frühstück, saubere Zimmer, Lage war auch gut, schönes Zimmer bekommen mit Balkon,

Cons:

das Zimmer war ein bischen klein,

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Syeda • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Roche • solo_traveller • za
9
A very pleasant experience, staff needs a special word of thanks for their kindness,and helpfulness
Pros:

Very good location, excellent value for money
Rooms spacious and bathroom very clean
Very good and friendly service
Staff speak English well

Cons:

Breakfast could have a bigger variety eg. Different yogurts and options for eggs
Restaurant extremely expensive for dinner

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandar • solo_traveller • rs
10
Pros:

Super smestaj, u centru desavanja odmah preko pita kapali carsije….

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Ul Hassan • solo_traveller • om
9
Balin Hotel Istanbul stay
Pros:

Location, breakfast, staff behavior,

Cons:

Room space is less
Rest all is good

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
Αγγελικη • family_with_children • gr
6
Θα ξαναπηγαινα αλλα σε αλλο δωματιο
Pros:

Ηταν ολο το προσωπικο πολυ εξυπηρετικο και ωραοο ξενοδοχειο

Cons:

Το δωματιο που μεναμε δεν ειχε θεα παρα εναν ακαλυπτο και το μπανιο μυριζε παρα πολυ ασχημα η αποχετευση και ολο το δωματιο μυριζε ασχημα

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • family_with_children • ro
10
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee