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Reviews of Minel Hotel

Alemdar Mah. Guzel Sanatlar Sok. No:11 Sultanahmet, Fatih, 34121 Istanbul, Turkey

#1265 of 2,451 hotels in Istanbul

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 166 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very near to the main attractions: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Museum, and also near to town, tram station. Just s walking distance. The host, Faruk is warm, helpful and accommodating. Love the breakfast, simple but delicious. Room is confortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was not so clean

    Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    It’ s a great hotel to stay and spend time in Istanbul. Mr. Faruk is very nice and outgoing. Thank you for a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location ,blue mosque is at a walking distance

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Budget hotel for short stay. Beds should be more comfy. Dont expect much from breakfast.

    Central location. Friendly Staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    7.0
    Recommend this place for couples.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room, it could be cleaner.

    Great location, frindly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Great location and acceptable as a basic place to crash, but not more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    WiFi was unreliable, didn't work half the time. It was usually ok during the day but not at night. This was a constant for a few days, not a one-time issue. The room is in need of maintenance, maybe a thorough overhaul. If flaking walls, scruffy fixtures and an occasional hair turn you off, pick another place. In the mornings, smells from downstairs (cooking and cigarette smoke) would pass through my upper-floor room. The room is small, fine for one person, but would be too tight for two.

    Fantastic location, close to a tram stop and walking distance from major tourist attractions. Friendly staff. Nice big window and a comfortable bed. Reasonably clean, with daily cleaning. Cute kittens out front.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Best budget hotel to stay in Istanbul. I recommend to stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The location is close to tourist destinations. Breakfast is nice and the staff is very helpful and kind.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Good stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs are a bit steep as often they are when in Istanbul😅

    Location is very good. Tram stop, Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet are near. Walking distance to ferry boats and spice bazaar. Faruk was very friendly and helpful. Everything was easy to deal with him when our flight was late. Breakfast was basic but ok. We liked the cozy atmosphere of this place. Could easily go back again😊

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom could be a little cleaner…

    Little hotel with amazing location near all of the main places and historical monuments. Tramway, shopping, restaurants - everything is just a few meters from hotel. Location is quiet, the staff is very nice, breakfast was so tasty. Cute cats are all around and they also have a little house in front of hotel. Nice place to stay. It was not luxurious, but the price-quality ratio was fine. We liked it there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent staff, fantastic location, good Turkish breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staying at this cozy hotel in Istanbul was a delightful experience. Its convenient location made exploring the city a breeze, and the welcoming staff added a personal touch to our stay. The highlight, though, was undoubtedly the delicious breakfasts served each morning. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no left in the hotel And the stairs were a bit tight

    The location was perfect Staff was friendly Thank you, Mr Farouk; he was helpful and friendly; our check-in didn't take more than 5 minutes. The sweet was a big room with a roomy terrace with a beautiful scene you can see Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Ayah Sofia and Gulhane Park from it.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothink

    Overall management and comparison of manager Mr. Faroque

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Customer service and perfect location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff kind a bit of racist, as we’re not a turkish people. When we request to clean up a bit the room, she do not cleaned up properly and put the new towel untidely. Hope can improve!

    The owner was so kind, he helps to bring up the luggage to our room as there are no lobbies!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    The hotel was good and breakfast very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    Was good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only mistake during our stay was that in our room one corner, and the bathroom ceiling was covered with mold. However, we told the staff, and after 5 minutes a bigger, compleatly clean room was immediatlely given to us.

    Great location, friendly staff, great value, breakfast good enough.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are very small. The furniture is a bit old, in general the rooms need some renovation work. The drain hole in the shower was clogged and the water got accumulated on the shower floor. Also there's no light inside the shower cabin. There were no bulbs in the wall lamps next to the bed - I informed the owner, he promised to fix the issue but unfortunately this problem was not solved during my stay. Also there's a smell constantly coming from the bathroom - I mostly kept the door closed. The stairs between the floors are a bit challenging - you should be very careful when using them.

    I loved the location and the staff: the hotel is not easy to find, it's in a small and narrow yard, you have to go down the steps. First time I arrived there, the taxi driver left me on the main street saying he couldn't drive closer to the hotel, so I struggled a bit trying to define the hotel's exact location, a man passing by asked whether I needed any help, then he showed me the location of the hotel. The location of the hotel is just perfect - you can just walk to many main tourist places. There are many cafes, restaurants and mini markets nearby. The personnel - Mr Faroukh and the lady who was cleaning the rooms and preparing breakfast were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were cleaned daily, the towels can be changed upon request. Breakfasts were very good + you can fill bottles with water from the water dispenser. I also loved that the room had a refrigerator and kettle with cups and glasses. The reception area is very cozy - I loved the art corner with books, drawings and glass crafts. The hotel is located in a quiet place - we had a comfortable sleep. As a cat person I loved the presence of beautiful cats there.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    7.0
    It was a pleasure having this trip at Istanbul with Minel Hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toiletries instruments could’ve been better

    Faruk was great with his presence with helpful attitude. Location is just what I wanted. Overall I had few excellent days on this hotel & I hope to visit some other time with family 👍

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit small. The water pressure is not good. And the shower head almost fall off

    Fantastic location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are small and need renovation/repair, smoking people right below the windows.

    Great location, helpful staff, good value for money, comfortable beds, small but fine breakfast, quiet street, good for short stay

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable, amazing breakfast and daily was having new menu. Worth it staying there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaning is not 100%. I didn’t complain as I was coming only to sleep. But I did discuss with management and they apologised. Other then that it’s perfect place to live.

    Location was amazing, really close by all attractions and tram. Farrukh and other staff was amazing and ready to help about stay, travelling, food and shopping.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    8.0
    Best place to stay for walking convenience to all the tourist spots in Istanbul. The staff are great and very hospitable
    • People with friends
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little bit small but manageable.

    Near to tourist destinations

    Stayed in September 2023

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