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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. 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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Istanbul
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nizar
    Iraq Iraq
    Staff were very friendly and helpful , cleaning everyday , location was very good , room size was ok , wifi was also good
  • Olesya
    Egypt Egypt
    Close to Main Street, near grand bazaar, market of whole sale, tram station, sultan Ahmet and our favorite cafe mostafa hafez . Everyday changed water bottles , cleaned room , replaced tea. Welcoming people . At check out provided good bye drink ....
  • Claudiu
    Romania Romania
    I recommend this place 100%, thank you for everything! We will be glad to return.

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, 8.7

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
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 15 per day.
  • Parking garage
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Romanian
  • Turkish

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

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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.

FAQs about Balin Hotel - Special Category

  • Check-in at Balin Hotel - Special Category is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Balin Hotel - Special Category include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Single

  • Balin Hotel - Special Category is 2,800 feet from the center of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Balin Hotel - Special Category offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Balin Hotel - Special Category has 1 restaurant:

    • Harems Cafe & Restaurant

  • The prices at Balin Hotel - Special Category may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Balin Hotel - Special Category can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte