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Balin Hotel - Special Category

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

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About this property

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
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

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
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2 twin beds
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Türkiye Sustainable Tourism Program
Türkiye Sustainable Tourism Program
Certified by: RoyalCert International Registrars

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

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”
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...”
Amir
Egypt Egypt
““Excellent stay at Balin Hotel Special Category!” The hotel has an excellent location in the heart of Istanbul, making it easy to explore the city. The breakfast was delicious with a nice variety, and the rooms were very clean and comfortable....”
Anusorn
Thailand Thailand
“Good hotel. The location is near the tram station and Grand Bazaar. The hotel is located in very convenience for travel in Istanbul and not in noisy area. Migros supermarket is only just 2 minutes by walk. The room is clean and well kept. Staff...”
Razvan
United States United States
“Everything I expected I found there the staff was great 😊”
Mazen888
Germany Germany
“The staff was very kind and helpful.. Mohdi, Walid, Masoud. the location was perfect near to everything”
Nouman
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Excellent location. Only 3 mins away from Beyazit tram station. Manager was very attentive and made sure to attend to any needs. She brought food for my kids at breakfast and ordered to provide baby chair as soon as she saw my wife and kids coming...”
Nizar
Iraq Iraq
“Staff were very friendly and helpful , cleaning everyday , location was very good , room size was ok , wifi was also good”

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

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 $58. 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.

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.
Accepted payment methods
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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