Name: Balin Hotel - Special Category
Address: Dibekli Camii sk. No:10 Beyazit, Fatih, 34126 Istanbul, Turkey, Dibekli Camii sk. No:10 Beyazit, Marmara Region, 34126, Turkey
Rating: 8.5

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Balin Hotel - Special Category

–Excellent location - show map

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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 350 metres 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 minibar. 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 minibar 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 50 metres from the hotel or the Basilica Cistern 350 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated 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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Room type	Number of guests
Superior Double or Twin Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Superior Triple Room 3 single beds
Superior Single Room 1 single bed
Double Room with Garden View 1 double bed or 2 single beds
Triple Room with Garden View 3 single beds

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

Türkiye Sustainable Tourism Program

Certified by: RoyalCert International Registrars

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Charlotte

United Kingdom

“Location, helpful staff, the breakfast, the shower - lots of things to like. Definitely use their airport transfer service 50 euros each way may sound a bit pricey but it is quite a long drive (1h-1.5h with traffic) and it’s stressful getting a...”

Cosmin

Romania

“The hotel is very centrally located, right across from the Grand Bazaar, which is a big advantage for tourists. The location is excellent, and the breakfast is quite varied and tasty. However, the room I stayed in was rather small and felt a bit...”

Wedad

Palestinian Territory

“Best Hotel, Chef and staff. Close to everything. Emrullah helped us a lot and made our stay great as he speaks English, Arabic and Turkish and thanks to the restaurant staff.”

Andrej

Slovakia

“Overall, the stay was excellent. The location of this hotel is a big pros. Other pros I would pick a delicious breakfast (fresh vegetable, cheese and hams/salami and local desserts), comfy bed and the oriental vibe. The atmosphere is unique....”

Iulia

Romania

“Very good location, easy to go everywhere. They made cleaning everyday, the breakfast was very good and diversified ☺️”

Seelan

South Africa

“The location, it's 50 meters to the tram and across from the grand bazaar the terrace area on the first floor, The staff were always pleasant and helpful, They allow us to leave our bags when I travelled to Cappadocia and was kept safe until my...”

Ricardo

United Kingdom

“It’s well located, just a 10–15 minute walk to the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, and other key attractions. The street in front of the hotel is closed to traffic, making it quiet outside. Breakfast was reasonable,...”

Hassan

Pakistan

“The Staff was really hospitable, supportive and welcoming. The manager was so cooperative and accommodating. Room service is really great.”

Taslimah

Mauritius

“Location was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful.breakfast was good. Room was very clean . Will definitely come again.”

Sharif

United Kingdom

“Hotel location is good and in centre of town and staff was very good”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Harems Cafe & Restaurant

Cuisine
Pizza • Steakhouse • Turkish
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Traditional
Dietary options
Halal

House rules

Balin Hotel - Special Category takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. That's about US$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 and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

Due to 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