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Minel Hotel

Istanbul · Turkey

Alemdar Caddesi Guzel Sanatlar Sokak N11 Su Istanb, 11View location

8.6/10Excellent202 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.2/108.2
Location9.6/109.6
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Minel Hotel

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours). Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and slippers.

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Located in Istanbul (Sultanahmet), Minel Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Topkapi Palace and Sultanahmet Square. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hagia Sophia and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Blue Mosque.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 AM
Check-out until 12:00 PM

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property accepts credit cards
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 3 per person
    • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one way)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Russian

    English

    Turkish

Nearby attractions

Istanbul Archaeology Museums 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Basilica Cistern 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Topkapi Palace 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Sultanahmet Square 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Hagia Sophia 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Blue Mosque 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Grand Bazaar 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Eminonu Pier 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Egyptian Bazaar 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Gülhane Park 1 km / 0.6 mi
Eminönü Square 1 km / 0.6 mi
Bosphorus 1 km / 0.6 mi
Little Hagia Sophia 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Beyazit Square 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 9
  • hotel
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Wi-fi
  • Local and international calls
  • Car hireExtra charge
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  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Babysitting service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Fireplace
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Supermarket
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area: 1
  • Clothes dryer
  • Library
  • Electric kettle
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Minel Hotel

8.6
Excellent
202 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Location
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2024
TJ

Loved it

the owner of this place is awesome. super sweet guy that's happy to share reccs for things to do. the location is awesome as well, super central, easy to get anywhere from here and very quiet at night. perfect for a short stay, or if you spend most of your time exploring and not in the room
Self
4/10
Poor
22 Sep 2024
Sharmake
Yes
2/10
Poor
12 Jun 2024
Lisa

False advertising “free shuttle” - NOT

Hotels dot com portrayed this as a hotel that included an airport shuttle at no charge. This is completely false advertising! Indeed the hotel wanted 40€ each way to pick up and drop off customers. That cost MORE than the room itself. Horrible customer service in trying to get my questions answered ahead of leaving Canada. Example: Where to meet the shuttle, how to schedule the shuttle ahead of time if needed, and what methods of payment the shuttle would accept etc. I ended up booking a much nicer hotel nearer to the airport and only a $10 taxi fare to get there, Golden River by Continent.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
08 Oct 2023
Shawn
Staff was good. Property was in need of maintenance such as locks of the door, leaking AC, and balcony that flooded during the rains.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2022
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It is the second time we are staying here, very friendly atmosphere, assistant before arrival via Whatsapp, reach breakfast. Location in most popular area in the city, but quite, not much traffic. We got our room early than check in time and have posibility to leave our luggage till our transfer. Thanks to Faruk, he was very professional and helpful. See you next visit in Istanbul.
Business_and_leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 Aug 2022
Verified traveler
الفندق فقط للتوفير المال وزيارة المناطق السياحية وايضا قريب جداً لمحطة الترام الفندق لايحتوي على مصعد متعب جداً الصعود التكييف سيء اخبرتهم باصلاحه لخروج هواء غير بارد لكن مصرين بانه صالح لكن بالنسبة لسعره فهو ممتاز
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
07 Jun 2022
Ishii
Disappointed. when i looked at the web page, i thought it was a clean and beautiful hotel. but after i checked in, i found the facilities and the conditions were not good. the door of bath room couldn't be closed. and there is a bad smell (like from drain) in the room.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2021
Mirwais

Excellent experience

Very pleasant stay at Minel Hotel. The owner family is brilliant with guests from greeting to room service and everything else. The room was neat and tidy and absolutely worth every penny I paid. The location is in heart of old Istanbul with all the historic sites a walking distance away. The local shops and restaurants serve very nice food and provide everyday essentials which is quite convenient. I will definitely use it again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2020
Michael

An Enjoyable Accommodation

The Minel is a cozy aged accommodation situated on a side alley quite close to all the cultural sites that make this area such a tourist destination ... while lacking in some amenities, the hotel is very comfortable and the owner is very accommodating in making your stay a pleasant one. My experience is based on my stay in the top floor apartment, which was amazingly roomy with a king bed, couch sitting area, kitchen and shower bath ... the most attractive feature is a large outdoor terrace with great views of the city and surrounded by dense forest growth ... you can see Hagia Sofia Mosque, which is only a short walk from the hotel ... all in all I enjoyed my stay and if your on a budget I would highly recommend the top floor apartment, which can accommodate 3 persons
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2020
Verified traveler
Great location, friendly staff...room was very spacious, entire top floor and clean
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 Dec 2019
Verified traveler

Easy to visit city center

Pros:
Close to city center, close to tram station, good breakfast,

Notes:
There is no elevator in the hotel, bed sheet had small stain, hotel is located in a small alley, you cannot get closed to the hotel by car or taxi.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
What a little gem. All that is needed for a city trip. Rooms basic but beautifully clean, tidy with all the amenities you require. Rooms have everything specified and the staff are very kind, helpful and willing to give you handy hints on getting about. We arrived very late but this was absolutely no problem. The buffet style breakfast was just what we required,’ continental’ in style with local Turkish produce. The location couldn’t be better for the main tourist sights of the Golden Horn literally ten minutes stroll or five minutes brisk walk away, just follow the tram line. Travellers should be aware that there is no lift but staff are more than willing to take your luggage up for you, but not a staircase for the infirm. Perhaps a little difficult to find, tucked away in a beautifully quiet back street, but a good landmark is the Gülhane Sark Sofrasi in Alay Köşkü Caddesi.(Great food and hospitality for the evening) I would have no hesitation in using The Minel again.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Very friendly welcome with a cuppa and a chat. Great location.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Friendly staff. Allowed me into my room early on arrival. There were small snacks available when I arrived and wi-fi, so I could get some urgent emails sent. At night it was quiet and I slept great. Bathroom was clean and modern. Modern, good lighting.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
room is small, door board is thin, noises are hard to avoid especially when there's children screaming at night. location is great, good breakfast. staff are nice and friendly.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
very good breakfast
excellent Location
Clean every day
Friendly people specialy Mr. Musa and Miss Layla
I love this hotel
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Really friendly staff in a great location
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Early check in. Great location. Walking distance to sulthanamet area
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Friendly accommodating staff. Great location. Just down the street from Hagia Sophia and blue mosque
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Clean & tidy; very friendly; good hot & cold breakfast: superb location on T1 tram service & 100m from Topkapi Palace. Good value restaurants nearby. I'm going again asap.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Its proximity to the haiga sophia and other things in istanbul...it was perfect for a person on a budget who wanted to see thd things istanbul is known for
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2019
Mohamed

Friendly and helpful staff

Friendly and helpful staff, welcoming coffee in the room everyday, nice neighborhood and few minutes walking from Sultanahmet.the room is small but clean. You can listen to the people speaking and talking out of the room, but the overall stay was good.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
very nice hotel , friendly staff , comfortable , clean , good breakfast , good Wifi and near historical place , the only weakness is stairs no elevator
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2019
William Bill

Visiting Historic Istanbul? This is where to stay

Super friendly family-run clean little hotel. Nothing was too much trouble to help me. It’s about a two- minute walk from Hagia Sofia, right where you want to be during a visit to the area.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2018
Rafael

Jackpot in Sultanahmet

Great location, wonderful breakfast, amazing staff and comfy room. Totally a jackpot!
6/10
Pleasant
27 Nov 2018
Karen
The people who work there were helpful and kind. The breakfast was good. The bed was lumpy. The hotel is very hard to find. That said it is conveniently located near the famous mosques of Sultanahmet, good shopping and restaurants and the tramway. Room was clean and pleasant, but tight for more than one person.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2017
Alena
Was more than I expected. Very good personal very helpfull. Good hotel for not expensiv price. I recomended. Next time will stay here again
6/10
Pleasant
01 May 2016
Not Provided

Istanbul 2016

Had a great time in Istanbul
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2015
Verified traveler
What a place same as home
Great staff
They should have better ratings
Better place I have stay this year
I have work in 9 countries this year
Fantastic super
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2015
Verified traveler
It's a nice low budget hotel. Conveniently placed. Nice staff. Building is old, everything is small, no elevator but overall impression is still pretty good.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2015
Cheryl

Fantastic location

It was excellent value with a great location.
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2015
Verified traveler
Friendly , helpful staff.
Difficult to find, so would recommend pick up from airport with mini bus ( only 10TL return) VERY good value
Be aware , no lift and steep , narrow stairs, staff do offer to help with luggage.
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2015
Verified traveler

short but hot stay

Tricky to find, hidden down a back alley. However in a very central location. Owner came out to find us, once called from a nearby hotel where we'd asked for directions. The manager was very welcoming. Stayed one night left before 5am, manager up to make sure we had no problems. Our only criticism is that the room was too hot, even after shutting off all the heaters, but this wasn't the only Turkish hotel with this problem.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2015
RG

Very good value

Within walking distance to Blue Mosque, friendly staff, clean, great breakfast. Rooms are are small by American standards but my wife and I were perfectly happy. Would return.
8/10
Excellent
09 Feb 2015
Erika

Best budget accommodation

Was all we wanted. Great location. Friendly staff. Good price. Lots of stairs (we didn't mind). Breakfast that made lunch seem obsolete. Quiet. Wifi bit dodgy in the room (3rd floor), but no problem downstairs. We loved our stay. Would recommend it to friends and would stay there again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

Great place in top location

I was on a one day stopover and stayed one night, but you can easily stay here several days. This is a small family style hotel with very nice staff who makes you feel welcome and at home the moment you enter the door. Internet in the rooms, clean, great location, can easily be reached via tram from the airport, and wonderful breakfast. All freshly prepared and there are many choices. Good heating in the rooms and comfortable beds. Can highly recommend it.
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2014
Tetyana

Nice hotel in the centre of the city

Clean nice room and bathroom, very good breakfast. Helpful staff. Near of the all interestihg places. But bad wi-fi.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2014
Nick

Best location ever - despite the grotty street

Don't be put off by the manky street! This tiny hotel has no lift, no restaurant and no bar - just lovely staff, modern, spotlessly clean and comfortable (if a little small) rooms and the best location ever, just 5 minutes walk from the Hagia Sofia and 2 minutes from the tram stop.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2014
The Birches

Budget price, five star service, tourist type hote

Best included breakfast compared to much more expensive hotels. Manager and staff could not have been more helpful in solving problems we encountered. Situated on a very quiet alley opposite a side gate to the Topkapi grounds. In the very heart of the old city. Recommended for anyone on a budget and even those who are not. No luxurious lobby and such, but clean, comfortable rooms, great breakfast, great location and very good price. Fuak and Maria are outstanding personnel who make guests feel at home.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2014
Verified traveler

Extremely central hotel

I stayed with two kids and Minel is a lovely little hotel, extremely centrally located. The rooms are modern and tastefully decorated. Topkapi Palace is just across the road and into Gulhane Park. Aya Sofia a 5 min. walk away. Gulhane tram station is also close. The staff are very helpful and friendly.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2014
Ben S.

Nice hotel. Great staff

Minel hotel is nice. Wonderful staff. So nice and helpful. Perfect location. Can't be beat. Only thing is that the rooms are on the small side. Especially the singles. But the rooms and bathrooms are in excllent shape and clean. And Minel is an excellent value for the money. Finally, Maria -- who prepares breakfast and cleans the rooms, is the kindest person in Turkey. I vote Minel all the way!
4/10
Poor
15 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

Not quite

Main issue were to do with the safety of the hotel. Lighting in the stairwell of second floor was not replaced, therefore you had to walk to the stairs from the room in the dark, which is very dangerous because the stairs are steep and had no other light source. Disappointed by obvious lack of concern for guest safety. Front desk staff, while nice, did not say anything useful when asked for restaurant or money exchange information.

Otherwise, location is perfect, breakfast was alright, and rooms were tiny and lacking a bit of sound privacy.
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2014
MikeandLynne

Great location, friendly helpful staff

This was the second time we stayed at the Minel. We liked the friendly helpful staff, great breakfast and good location for Sightseeing and the Tramway.
8/10
Excellent
31 Mar 2014
Sanan

Excellent location. Cosy feel.

A very nice hotel in the heart of the Sultan Ahmet Mosque / Hagia Sophia neighborhood. The room we stayed in wasn't maintained extremely well (the bathroom door handle was broken, the bathroom door didn't have a proper casing). In general, a very cosy place with a great breakfast. Highly recommended if you're on a tight budget, want a good location and plan to be out all day.
6/10
Pleasant
01 Mar 2014
Verified traveler

Basic but good location, < 3 minutes from palace

Good location - < 2-3 minutes from the palace. Internet doesn't really work well in the rooms, just in the main room downstairs. Breakfast a little basic.
8/10
Excellent
14 Feb 2014
A

Transit

The staff was extremely nice and helpful. They even took the time to walk me over to a restaurant and stop by Blue Mosque.
I had a little trouble with the lock on the door, but that wasn't a huge issue. I arrived in the evening and when I returned my door was unlocked. I'm almost certain I remember locking it and checking it. Nothing was missing from what I could see, but that left me a little concerned.
The breakfast was extremely tasty. The location wasn't bad at all. I would recommend this for transit/layover stays for students.
6/10
Pleasant
11 Feb 2014
Moka

nice hotel close to the square of Aja Sofia

Ok hotel, nice but small rooms, staff ok but just one guy knows English and they are very loud when they are talking to each other and preparing breakfast while we- guests are trying to sleep,
perfect location -just 3 minutes to Aja Sofia on foot
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2014
Laura

Great stopover stay in Istanbul

Lovely staff and decor. Would highly recommend a visit here.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2014
RS

One the best budget City hotels I've ever stayed i

It is a rare treat to find a good budget hotel in an urban setting ( ie: clean, safe & central) I paid £30 p/night!- so that's very budget and the urban setting is Istanbul- and that's very urban. And yes not only clean, safe & central it's also rather charming (not in a romantic weekend way more in an Ortoman adventure way) The breakfast is acceptable if not very good. Stay here.
8/10
Excellent
01 Feb 2014
Verified traveler

Very close to the sites, very friendly staff.

Great place, only down side was carting bags up spiral stare case .. But they helped with that, so no big deal.
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2013
Emily

Great Location

Location of the Minel was excellent and was within easy walking distance of all the main attractions. Breakfast was great and staff were very hospitable. Rooms are quite tiny but we were out and about most of the time so it didn't matter so much. In saying that the best was super comfy. Our only complaint was that at the end of our stay we had to pay cash for our room. We were quite annoyed at this because we had to dish out over 200 euros from our money that we hadn't planned on using. We couldn't quite understand why but something about the eftpos machine not working until 10am? Not sure but wish we could have paid upfront like other hotels.com hotels and not had that hassle. Otherwise it was a great little room in an amazing location. Price was great so overall positive experience :-)
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2013
Nicole

Excellent stay

I rarely leave any comments,but this time I just have to. The people here is just amazing! Especially the housekeeper lady, she is incredibly nice and cooks AMAZING breakfast!! In fact the best I have ever tried in hotels! Will definitely go back if I visit instanbul again!
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2013
Marion

Great for old city Istanbul

The hotel is excellent and in a good location but the rooms are very small although all spotlessly clean,good budget choice if Hotel.
Hotel needs a more prominent sign.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2013
Verified traveler

terrific staff

This small hotel has a communal feel. You are bound to be engaged in friendly chatter with other guests and staff at breakfast and invited to hang about the lobby area for tea in the evening. The room was small and simple, the bathroom very cramped, but everything was well-cleaned.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2013
Alicja

Great place to stay!!!

We have been there for 4 days. The place is very well located 5 min from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, very clean and staff is nice. Great hospitality, advices and help with whatever we asked for. Good restaurants and shops around. If I come back I will definitely book the same place. Highly recommend!!
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2013
Verified traveler

nice pettite hotel

small, central hotel with very friendly stuff an very helpful
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2013
Fezaan
Excellent hotel. Excellent value for money. Nothing fancy but very clean, in an excellent location, walking distance to most attractions. Would definately stay again when I visit Istanbul again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2013
Verified traveler

Great hotel

Perfect location lovely/helpful staff, great value for the money~~if you wanna stay in this area this is a perfect choice. Room was absolutely same as description, clean, close to everything
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2013
Verified traveler

Wonderful hotel

Close to everything and staff was very kind and helped us a lot to sort out what to see/do/eat. Room was excellent clean, large and breakfast was great too. Complementary tea was absolutely great too. If anyone wants to stay in this area this place is a perfect choice
Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Nov 2012
Lynn

Small and ignore the outside approach.

The hotel is kept clean and they provide a good breakfast. Staff are very helpful. The approach to hotel is a bit of a disappointment as the area is a cluttered alley. However the location is good for all the old town sights. We were on third floor which was a struggle up the marble spiral stairs but were helped with cases. They are providing the best service they can in a small building and we were out most of the time so go if you need a great base for sightseeing.
6/10
Pleasant
02 Oct 2012
Victor

Decent place to stay.

The hotel is in a decent location just behind the Haghia Sophia. Staff is friendly but not overly so. Rooms have small details that should be corrected like broken hooks in the bathroom as there was no place to hang your towels or anything else for that matter. One disgusting detail that I wish I had not seen was blood smeared all over my white comforter that I had slept under for two days. Wish I had not noticed that as it was kind of sickening. Hard to believe no one from the hotel staff noticed that but me.
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2012
Linda

Friendly with great location

The English speaking staff went above and beyond to take care of me including transferring my luggage to my next stop free of charge. The hotel was recently remodeled and was beautifully appointed. A full individually prepared breakfast was served. The location was right across the street from Topkapi Palace and a 5 minute walk from the Blue Mosque. The reason for an overall rating of 4 was due to a relatively small room and no elevator (altho the staff carried my luggage for me).

I truly enjoyed my stay at Minel Hotel
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2012
Verified traveler

Great value and best staff ever

small but stylish and nice rooms for a very good price! nice common area to sit, have cay (tee) and read books and newspapers.
the staff is amazingly friendly and helpful - we had a great time. thank you again
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2011
Verified traveler

Angela Edwards

Great location, and very nice staff. Cute rooms, we will be back....
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2011
Brenda

Minel Hotel - perfect location

Great little hotel in Sultanahmet, located between Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Rooms are well equipped considering their size, have all you need for your stay and are exactly as shown on the website. Good selection for breakfast and incredibly helpful staff make this an excellent choice
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2011
Anders

Minel Hotel - Great location, Great staff

We had a lovely stay at the Minel. The staff alone would make us come back. Always friendly and very helpful. Nice plentiful breakfast with the best Figs I've eaten in my life.

The location is also spot on. It's hidden away on a side street within 10 minutes walk to the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Bazaar.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2011
P

Solo Traveler

I had a comfortable and enjoyable1-week stay at Minel Hotel in old Sultanahmet. The weather was great throughout, including natives warm and friendly. The staff were all exceptionally helpful and gave sound advice, direction for best way to get around the city. (Thank you).

There is so much to see and do for a well spent holiday.
4/10
Poor
20 Feb 2025
Leonardo

Los mejor la ubicación, muy justito

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.
Business
4/10
Poor
01 Jan 2025
Hakan

Çok kötü

Suyun ısınması çok uzun sürüyordu, tv çalışmıyordu, WiFi a bağlanamadık ve en önemlisi oda hiç temiz değildi. Odaya giriş olacağı için yapılan hiçbir hazırlık yoktu (su, havlu vs) , oda günlerdir kimse uğramamış gibiydi. Kısacası bir otelde aradığınız her şey eksikti. Çok kötü bir deneyimdi asla tavsiye etmem.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Feb 2024
AIYM
Туалет был немного грязный, слышно как сливают воду, тонкие стены, поэтому слышно соседей
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
03 Jan 2024
Verified traveler

Çalışanların nezaketi hariç kötü bir deneyimdi

Karşılama ve çalışanların nezaketi hariç tutarak kötü bir konaklama deneyimi yaşadığımı belirtmek isterim. İdare edilebilecek eşiği biraz aşmıştı.
Business
8/10
Excellent
14 Aug 2023
Sylvain

Très bien situé à recommandé

Hôtel très bien situé avec restaurants à proximité vu sur sainte Sophie
Les citernes saint Sophie tous à proximité
Accueil chaleureux et agréable
Petit déjeuner très bons
Rapport qualité prix idéale
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2021
Meriem
Chambre très spacieuse et personnel accueillant et agréable
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2021
Qusay

I like the hotel the staff are friendly and helpful and cleanliness is perfect also the room was comfortable and excellent condition l enjoyed my stay there.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2020
Abdel

Excellent

EXCELLENT hotel, propre et idéalement bien situé. L'accueil est super avec une personne ultra serviable et très gentil. Merci à Farouk
Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2020
Olga

Хороший отель с отличным расположением

Отличное расположение. Тихое место. Номера маленькие, но для одного человека хорошо. Если отремонтировать мебель, обновить краску на стенах, заменить полотенца и посиельное белье на более новое, то оценка отеля могла бы быть отлично и можно было бы поднять стоимость за проживание.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Affordable room in reasonably convenient location. However, design of the room could be improved, for example the toilet made the door of bathroom difficult to close, etc. Overall, good facilities, e.g. washroom in lobby & space allowing us to store our luggage after checkout.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2019
Cesar Augusto

Recommended!

very nice hotel, close to everything. Nice breakfast and friendly staff!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 Sep 2019
YONGKUK

그저그런

숙소 찾기가 좀애매하고 방이매우좁아요
방음이전혀안되요 위치는 나쁘지않으나 비슷한 가격에 다른국소 권합니다
조식은 괜찮았어요
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2019
정민

베란다 뷰가 죽여주는 미넬호텔

옥상 방이었는데 베란다에서 아야소피아 성당이 보이며 주위에 높은 나무들이 있어 숲속의 분위기를 느낄 수 있었다. 조식이 그렇게 좋지는 않지만 가격대비 가성비는 좋고, 주위에 관광지가 많아 이동이 용이하고 교통고 좋은 편이다.
Family
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2019
Verified traveler
Colazione scarsa marmelate confezione pochi dolci a istanbul ho trvato molto meglio
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
23 Apr 2019
Ute

Verschimmelt

Das erste Zimmer hatte Schimmelflecken an der Decke (waren noch nicht überstrichen - hieß es. Im nächsten Zimmer roch es streng, wenn man einige Stunden das Fenster geschlossen hielt.
Die Matraze war zu schmall für das Bett (10 cm Spalt) und durchgelegen.
Die Aussicht auf den Garten, war die auf eine Baustelle direkt am Haus
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2019
SUNG HYUNG

Diamond in the rough !!!

# Easy way to find this hotel

1) Walk from tram station of Gülhane to the station of Sultanahmet about 170 meters.
2) You can see two restaurants of ANTiK & Le Safran on your right side.
3) And there is an alleyway between these two restaurants.
4) Walk down to this alleyway about 20 meters up to the end of the road.
5) And Turn right, you can see sky blue color door of this hotel.

Good Luck !!

I am sure you will like this hotel !!
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2019
Verified traveler

Friendly staff

Simple room, great location, very friendly staff
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
安いのに部屋も綺麗でとても良かったです。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2019
Emilce

Perfect stay

It's the perfect little spot in Istanbul. Location was great, close to most sites. The hotel is very clean and the staff is very welcoming and polite. We will stay here again in the future.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2019
Verified traveler

Uygun fiyatlı, merkezi ve konforlu

Çalışanlar ilgili, açık büfe kahvaltı iyi, Gülhane parkının hemen karşısında, banyosu geniş, oda çok büyük değil ama kullanışlı. Internet sorunsuz. Fiyatı uygun.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2019
Verified traveler

Uygun fiyatına göre mükemmel

Internet sorunsuz, çalışanlar ilgili, açık büfe kahvaltı iyi, konum Sultanahmet'e ve tramvaya çok yakın, banyo geniş, oda çok büyük değil ama kullanışlı. Uygun fiyatına göre mükemmel tercih.
8/10
Excellent
09 Dec 2018
Verified traveler

Güzel küçük otel

Otel küçük ve asansör yok. Güzel küçük bir otel. Hiç sorun yaşamadım. Gülhane parakının yanında.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2018
Lyazzat
Персонал русскоговорящий. Очень приветливые и дружелюбные .
6/10
Pleasant
13 Oct 2018
C
Anders ala gedacht, sehr schlicht gehalten. Könnte besser sein.
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2018
Verified traveler
Good location
Friendly staff
Buffet breakfast
There aren't lift so last floor can be difficult with all baggage.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jun 2018
Sakir

Vasat

Odalar dar ama temiz kahvaltı geç ve eksik saat 8 .30 da kalktık hazır değildi
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2018
Karin

Çok iyi bir otel

Odalar resimde gördüğünüz odalarla aynı küçük renkli ve temiz 2 kişilik konaklamalardan mükemmel biri seçim Gülhane parkı girişinde Ayasofya’nın aşyasında çok iyi bir konumu var
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2018
Nursen
Otelin konum itibariyle turistik mekanlara çok yakın, oda geniş ve ferahdı. Ayrıca terası olması da bir artı oldu. Mutfak daha kullanışlı hale getirilebilir ama kısa süreli geziler için ideal.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2018
Verified traveler

Small hotel in the best location

The hotel it's really nice with a good price for the location, just attached to Topkapi palace and Aya Sophia..the personal it's really hospitable and always available..
2/10
Poor
19 Sep 2017
Verified traveler
Rezeryasyon olmasına rağmen gece yarısı yerim yok deyip sokakta bırakan otel. Berbat
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2016
정지원

가족이 운영하는 친절한 호텔!

트램 귤하네역과 가까워서 찾기가 쉽다. 술탄아흐멧, 블루모스크, 톱카프궁전, 귤하네 공원 모두 다 가깝다. 호텔은 굉장히 아담한데 엄청 깨끗하고 있을거 다 있다. 가족이 운영하는 호텔인데 다들 엄청 친절함! 아주머니가 깨끗한 성격이신듯..? 청소를 굉장히 잘하심..ㅎㅎ 조식은 종류는 많지않지만 아침식사로 하기 딱 좋음^^
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2016
SERGEI

Excellent

Если хотите осмотреть все достопримечательности в районе Султанахмет, то однозначно да!

Покушать можно в столовой Balkan Lokantasi если идти в сторону Sirkeci
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Nov 2016
Verified traveler

schönes hotel jedoch kleine zimmer

der aufenthalt im minel hotel war schön, aber uns haben einige sachen gefehlt.. zb. ein safe im zimmer oder wattestäbchen im bad.. das wc war zwar halbwegs sauber, aber ich finde, dass man noch daran arbeiten muss.. aber ansonsten ganz ruhiges kleines hotel ;)

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Minel Hotel
Alemdar Caddesi Guzel Sanatlar Sokak N11 Su Istanb, 11, Sultanahmet, Turkey

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