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    Minel Hotel

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    Alemdar Mah. Guzel Sanatlar Sok. No:11, Istanbul 34121, Turkey
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    4.5
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    Free Wifi
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    Reviewed 16 February 2018
    "Cozy and Comfortable Hotel .. Amazing staff"

    We have stayed last Friday for 5 nights. The hotel is a small, cozy, clean, warm and humble. The best part is their amazing staff. Very comfortable and very close to all of the attractions in Sultan Ahmet. Very close to the tram station. surrounded...More

    Thank Bedour M
    Response from Minelhotel, Genel Müdür at Minel HotelResponded 18 February 2018

    Dear Bedour M, Thank you for your kind support to stay at Minel Hotel and your detailed feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed our service and facilities! It is very gratifying to know that you found our team to be attentive and...More

    Reviewed 17 November 2017
    Top value in a prime location

    This is a very enjoyable place just in the middle of Sultanahmet ; a few steps away from the Sofia museum & Blue Mosque, as well as the tram station and a varierty of restaurants. It's a small hotel with friendly staff. Breakfast is pretty...More

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    Response from Minelhotel, Genel Müdür at Minel HotelResponded 25 January 2018

    Dear OuneT35, We were extremely delighted to have received such a positive feedback on Tripadvisor.com! It is nice to hear that your experience was nice and everything about the hotel – from service to location – met your expectations. Thank you for recommending us on...More

    Reviewed 27 October 2017 via mobile
    Very pretty hotel and friendly staff

    The hotel is refreshingly good looking, both in rooms and in common areas and for that price! Our room at the second floor had an AC, fridge and tv, there were no noice from neighbors. The location is also awesome, close to main sight seen...More

    Thank Elmira Y
    Response from Minelhotel, Genel Müdür at Minel HotelResponded 25 January 2018

    Dear Elmira Y, Thank you for your stay at Minel Hotel and posting your wonderful feedback on Tripadvisor.com. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed our service and facilities! Thank you for comments about excellent soundproofing and sleep-quality. It is very gratifying to know...More

    Reviewed 6 September 2017
    Good overall...but be warned that there is no elevator

    We stayed there end of 2016. The people are really helpful and we never had to make enquiries about the tour operators ourselves as the staff made calls on our behalf to help us out. Mamet and Maria (I hope I spelled their names right)...More

    Thank SambinaG
    Response from Minelhotel, Genel Müdür at Minel HotelResponded 27 January 2018

    Dear SambinaG, Thank you for your stay with us at Minel Hotel and taking the time to share your detailed feedback. It’s our pleasure to know that you had a comfortable stay at your room. Thank you for mentioning our efficient staff. We delighted to...More

    Reviewed 16 April 2017
    Best stay of my life

    I stayed in this hotel in Dec 2016. Firstly, the hotel staff was extremely friendly and hospitable. I arrived late and my first contact was the Mr Fuad (I hope i spelt it right) a very nice person with whom i had a good conversation....More

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    Sultanahmet
    With so many unmissable attractions within a mere
    stroll of each other – and all set around the site of
    an ancient Byzantine hippodrome – Sultanahmet is an
    overwhelmingly popular tourist destination, and a
    prime location for visitors to be wowed on a truly
    epic scale. Beyond the wonders of the Blue Mosque, the
    Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and more, this
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    Response from SambinaG | Reviewed this property |
    It's a good hotel. The staff is really helpful. It's always neat and tidy. It's very close to all the wonderful landmarks of Istanbul. The cons are that there's no elevator, no kettle and dryer in the room, and it may be a... More
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    Response from SusanSSS | Reviewed this property |
    I would recommend Dostlar Bufe. It is about 3 blocks from the hotel. Fast food, Turkish style. Sandwiches and grapefruit juice. Good value for your money. I returned there many times. I also did a Culinary Backstreets... More
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    "First floor as there is no elevator."
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    "Pick a room on the first floor to avoid having to climb up all those stairs when you are back after a tiring..."
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    "Just ring reception in advance before your arrival"
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    "We stayed on 3rd floor in Room No. 202, which was quieter."
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