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Spinel Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Hagia Sophia

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Restaurant
Property entrance
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Reception
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Spinel Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle, and a free daily manager's reception. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Condo | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Condo

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Cankurtaran Mah. Terbiyik Çikmazi No:6, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 1 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪korecan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rumist Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Spinel Hotel

Hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Spinel Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle, and a free daily manager's reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, a computer station, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Spinel Hotel have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2601

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Spinel Hotel Istanbul
Spinel Istanbul
Spinel Hotel Hotel
Spinel Hotel Istanbul
Spinel Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Spinel Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spinel Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Spinel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Spinel Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Spinel Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Spinel Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Spinel Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Family stay in Instanbul

Great location and friendly staff, combined with a fantastic rooftop restaurant for breakfast. The room could do with a bit of maintenance, but overall a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo el personal muy amable y atento EFE AKSOY, muy amable y nos ayudo mucho con todos, 100% recomendable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Basilia martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bien ubicado céntrico aunque quieres salir de vida nocturna escoge cerca del rio pero ahí es cerca cruzando el puente con taxi.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aleksandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft ist nicht empfehlenswert. Das inbegriffene Frühstück sah abgestanden aus und es gab auch keine vernünftige Auswahl. Statt frischer Milch für den Kaffee gab es Milchpulver. Das Zimmer ist alt, versifftes Mobiliar und die Sauberkeit lässt auch sehr zu wünschen übrig.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xhemil

Liked: Staff & service
Allgemein war sehr gut
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thaïs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Les chambres sont très bien, l'emplacement est parfait si vous voulez profiter du vieux Istanbul
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tomas Sorli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cercano a monumentos y desde terraza buenas vistas
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Shakira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall hotel was nice clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful but some front desk staff were little forceful on offering excursions and private taxi service in €uro which was a LOT more expensive than paying in Lira and didn’t like it when i declined the offer. Housekeeping and breakfast staff were Amazing. However VERY disappointed with the fact there was no mention on expdia that there is NO LIFT in the property. It was difficult to climb up and down 2 floors for me as a person with mobility issues.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

KHEDIDJA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel à disposition, aimable, serviable,respectueux Au niveau des escaliers, la construction de l'hôtel quelque peu fatigante - chambres d'1 côté opposé à la terrasse (escaliers en colimaçon)- Cependant, la vue de la terrasse est assez agréable et le Monsieur qui tient le lieu très sympathique.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

HASAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor experience too many bed bugs in the room lot of stray dogs outside hotel and no cleanliness inside the hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

PM

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Facilities

Not enough facilities and communication was not good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El desayuno magnífico, muy variado y casero, servido en la terraza frente al Bósforo. Las habitaciones un poco justas, pero limpias, las camas cómodas y con todo lo necesario. La ubicación, a los pies de Santa Sofía, junto a una zona de hotelitos, restaurantes, bares...
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nilay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel. Walking distance to many attractions in İstanbul. The staff is awesome and friendly. There is a private shuttle to and back to an awesome fish and meat restaurant called Yildizlar Restaurant. I recommend going there to experience Bosphorus dining. The free breakfast served at the terrace on the roof is cherry on top. Not all hotels in the area offer that. The view is beautiful and Yurkish breakfast items are fantastic. Hard on cars, but they have parking compared to many other hotels. Taxi service is available. Don't be scared of the two-way hill-y roads where one car barely fits, but they find a way to make it work although sometimes one car has to back out. Easy access to restaurants of the area and convenient stores. You can safely walk out at night as the cafes and restaurants stay open till 4 am We would go back there if we ever visit the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon rapport qualité prix

Le personnel de l acceuille est tres gentil , les chambre sont un peu petite mais a ce prix la ca me semble totalement normal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Ravi Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel itself was fine...few things i feel it wasnt up to .. the stairs are very narrow and steep....very scary to go up and down and with a suitcase its even worse. The mattresses definately need replacing as the metal springs poke through when you lying down. Breakfast i not very international and only local teas available.....staff was friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the roof top deck with great breakfast and views. Staff was delightful and always willing to help. Location was great. I would recommend the owner stay away from the property and allow his staff to do their great work. He was surly and rude to both customers and his employees
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dat was heel goed. Personeel waren super vriendelijk.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrific hotel & location!

Excellent long term stay in very clean and new 2br condo with kitchen for our family! Hadir is a great friendly owner that made us very welcome as he is always available, professional and knowledgeable and so is his attentive staff. Nice breakfast was included and served on the beautiful terrace overlooking the sea. Safe and quiet location is superb with Hagia Sofia and sites in easy 5 mins walking distance. Also Sultanahmet tram is right there just in case for easy access to anywhere. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melodie, Frankfurt am Main

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Meine Unterkunft und Bekleidung war meine 6 jährige Tochter. Wir haben die Zeit und die Nächte gut genossen. Es ist alles Fußläufig zu erreichen einkaufen Sehenswürdigkeiten Essen und Trinken. Schöne Unterkunft empfehlenswert Daumen hoch 👍
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Fatih

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Konaklamamız iyiydi. Şehir merkezine yakın. Temiz bir yer
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Senihat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Lage sehr gut, ältere hotel, Treppenhaus sehr eng-mit große Koffer schwer hoch zu laufen
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ertugrul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Because of our indirect flight , we had to check in late but it was okay, the person at the reception greeted us with a huge smile and he gave the briefing about room, we went into the room and literally , it was much better than my expecta
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Fatih

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rezillik

Otelde konaklamaya gittik, yer yok diyip aparta yönlendirdiler. Ses etmedik, ikinci gün birisi kapıyı anahtarla açıp eve dalıyordu, bağırmasam üstümde kıyafet yokken görülecektim, bizden habersiz birinin eve dalması kabul edilemez, evi tutmuşsam benden izinsiz kimse girememeli bu her şeyden önemli, başkasına nasıl anahtar verilir Ayrıca 2.akşam banyodayken sıcak su bi anda soğudu ben banyodayken bi daha da ısınmadı
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

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