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Reviews of Minel Hotel

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

#1128 of 2,288 hotels in Istanbul

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Review Score

Based on 152 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: February 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothink

    Overall management and comparison of manager Mr. Faroque

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Customer service and perfect location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: February 11, 2024

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

    No

    Was good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 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: January 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: December 12, 2023

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

    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: November 12, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

    Fantastic location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

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

    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: October 20, 2023

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

    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: September 30, 2023

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

    Little bit small but manageable.

    Near to tourist destinations

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    9.0
    Cosy and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    As your friends' house may have some dust under the bed or around window frames, or a few ants, this is also the case for the Minel hotel. The room refrigerator wasn't in good shape, however, in a short touristic stay you wouldn't need one.

    The room view is straight towards The Topkapi Palace and the Gülhane garden. The hotel is located in the center of the old Istanbul, just between The Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Mosque. You can literally walk to each in under 5 minutes. Also, with a less than 10 minutes' walk through the beautiful Gülhane garden, you can reach the coast where The Golden Horn meets the Bosphorus strait. The Minel hotel staff were all friendly and nice. They helped us in every aspect of our travel from the moment we walked-in to the last moment. We just felt we are staying at our friends' house. They also have lots of cats which pet owners might like.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    7.0
    . Great location..friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our double room was a very tight fit. Had to move sideways around the bed ☺. Also the spiral staircase was a bit challenging. On the flipside, my sister had a room with 2 single beds which was nice n spacious 🤔.

    Location was really great. Near tram station, Sultanahmet Square and 15min from Grand Bazaar. Room had view of main road: watching trams and people walking by all night 😀 . Room was cleaned everyday while we were there check✔.. Area surrounded with lots of interesting shops, both expensive and affordable. Picked up handmade earrings for just 25TL ☺. Lovely and helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    8.0
    Great location great host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are small but manageable for two, if you are wanting more than a place to sleep do check the room size first

    Minel is close to everything including the T1 tram. Great breakfast.The staff are all friendly and there is a real sense of community from the neighbours from the other hotels and shops. Minel is on a little quiet backstreet complete with neighbourhood cats. Thanks Faruk for all your help

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    9.0
    Great personel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The spiral staircase was very unexpected

    Great team, all members of minel staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Any question we asked, any assistance we needed, they provided with a smile. Really cozy place, I mean, our room was a little bit small, and the stairs were a little steep. But I guess that's the price for the stay in the hearth of old city for a reasonable money. Other than that, everything was great. Thank you, Minel hotel team.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the rooms was tiny The shower in one of the rooms was broken A socket was broken The cleaning wasn't great

    The location The breakfast Helpful and welcoming staff Free drinking water One of our rooms got upgraded for free

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2023

    9.0
    Great location, clean, best value for money, I would love to come here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Soundproofing, mattress on bed in our room

    Great location, good internet, clean hotel and clean rooms, kind and frendly host, best value for money, quiet street

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    wifi too bad, the room we got didn't have enough space to move around

    location excellent and staff very helpful

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2023

    7.0
    Good value for price in the tourist center
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom is not the most beautiful, but ok

    Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque in walking distance, the staff is really helpful and nice, good value for price

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds are disaster , old bathroom

    Walking disantce to all the places, easy to catch with train from sabina g airport for 1,5e (metro 4 line and marmaray train), same breakfast every day but enough to eat, staff very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had to open trash can and the toilet flush didn’t work properly

    It doesn’t worth $50 a night

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2022

    7.0
    Overall a comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stairs to access hotel and stairs within hotel make it difficult to handle luggage. Shower fixtures need maintenance.

    Great location nearby all major attractions. Mr Faruk was helpful with whatever we asked for.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing location and very helpful staff. Continental breakfast was nice in the mornings, the room was nice and clean, a bit small but we only stayed in it to sleep so was just fine for us. Will definitely go back.

    Stayed in December 2022

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