Balin Hotel - Special Category

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.5

Located in the historical Sultanahmet district, Balin Hotel - Special Category offers soundproofed rooms with free WiFi and city views. Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are all 1148 feet away. The rooms of Balin Hotel - Special Category are traditionally decorated with wallpapers, long curtains and patterned carpets. They all feature air conditioning, LCD TV and a mini-bar. In the mornings, open buffet breakfast is served at the dining room. Drinks are also available at the hotel bar. Our hotel has a restaurant and mini-bar service in the rooms. A deposit of €50 is required at check-in for these services. Balin Hotel - Special Category is only a 10-minute walk from Sultanahmet Tram Station. Guests can also visit the Grand Bazaar just 164 feet from the hotel or the Basilica Cistern 1148 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Guest reviews

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Valentin
Romania Romania
“We had a very pleasant stay at the hotel. The location was excellent, the rooms were clean, and the staff was always friendly and professional. What impressed us the most was the exceptional kindness and support we received after our departure....”
Marina
United States United States
“We had a wonderful stay at this boutique hotel in Istanbul. We booked 3 rooms and one of them was with the terrace. The rooms were clean and beautifully designed, and the staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed delicious...”
Celine
Ireland Ireland
“The location is excellent, 2 min from the tram stop and within walking distance of main sights (blue mosque, bazar, cistern...), staff were very friendly and helpful”
Marinovic
Montenegro Montenegro
“Excellent location and nice staff. Manger Tuanna is very kind and helpful.There is a restaurant/bar Monarch as very convenient.Recommended”
Nicoleta
United States United States
“The hotel is conveniently located close to a tram station and easy to go to most touristy places like Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque and The Grand Bazaar. A clean hotel with wonderful employees. The ladies who served breakfast were very nice and...”
Maria
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“The hotel is very nice and it is very close to the Kapali charshi, the breakfast is good and the staff are very polite”
Jihan
United States United States
“We truly loved our stay thanks to the amazing hotel staff who went above and beyond to make us feel at home. My family and I felt so well cared for. Waleed, Leyla, Yılmaz, Azirz, Zarina,Malik, Mahdi, Daria, and Tuwana – we’ll never forget...”
Khaled
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Loved the hospitality of the staff……felt like home…..very comfortable and a safe place to stay…… My mom, husband, my bro and my aunties loved the hotel and it was a perfect choice we made during our stay in Istanbul….The breakfast was more than...”
Amir
Egypt Egypt
“I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The location is perfect—right in the center of Istanbul, close to major attractions and public transport. The rooms were spotless and very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent every morning, with plenty of...”
Amir
Egypt Egypt
“I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The location is perfect—right in the center of Istanbul, close to major attractions and public transport. The rooms was very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent every morning, with plenty of fresh and tasty...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Harems Cafe & Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Pizza • Steakhouse • Turkish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal

Amenities of Balin Hotel - Special Category

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Balin Hotel - Special Category takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. That's about $57. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Balin Hotel - Special Category 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 22185

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