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About the Hotel

Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Mustafa Pasa Sokak. No:34-38 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey, 34122

Albinas Hotel Old City, a 4-star Istanbul hotel, features modern accommodations in the historical peninsula of Sultanahmet. Guests can enjoy a rooftop terrace with views of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, along with a delightful breakfast lounge offering an extensive buffet.

Rooms & Amenities

Albinas Hotel Old City offers 20 rooms across 6 Superior, 12 Standard, 1 Family, and 1 Studio categories. Each room includes a 42" LED TV, minibar, complimentary bottled water, and a private bathroom with rainfall showerheads.

Dining & Nearby Options

The white-coloured breakfast lounge provides a bright setting to start the day with a breakfast experience full of exquisite flavors. Nearby dining options include Bistro Hippodrome Restaurant and Salash Bosphorus Restaurant, each within a 0.3 miles radius.

Leisure & Services

Guests can relax on the rooftop terrace while enjoying views of the city. Concierge services are available for arranging trips, transfers, and reservations, ensuring that individual needs are met.

Location & Transportation

Albinas Hotel Old City is conveniently located just 5 minutes' walk from Sultanahmet Square, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. Public transport options include bus stations and the Sultanahmet Tram, all within walking distance.

“The hotel's perfect location in the heart of Old Town made it incredibly easy to explore iconic sites like the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia within minutes.”view full review

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“A centrally located gem with excellent staff and breakfast!” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(9.3)

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:59

until 12 pm

Amenities

Public parking is possible at a location nearby for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

The hotel Albinas Old City provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets are not allowed.

English, Spanish, Russian, Turkish

Year renovated:2011

Number of floors:5

Number of rooms:17

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Double Room Garden Basement

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Studio Room Garden Basement

Max:

3 persons

45 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Istanbul800 m

Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 42.2 km

Istanbul (IST) 49.0 km

Train

Sultanahmet Tram Station600 m

Underground

Vezneciler 1.7 km

Yenikapi (M1) 2.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast buffet on the fourth floor was excellent, with a wide array of options including eggs, pancakes, and Turkish delights.” view full review

Comfortable Stay!

“The room was not only modern and spacious but also impeccably clean, ensuring a very comfortable stay during our visit.” view full review

Stunning Views!

“The rooftop terrace provided a perfect spot for relaxation with amazing views of Istanbul in the evening.” view full review

Spotless Amenities!

“The bathrooms were very nice and consistently well-maintained, with daily supplies of shampoo and shower gel, making our experience luxurious.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Off-site car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant
Dinner

Business

Business centre
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Dressing area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Mustafa Pasa Sokak. No:34-38 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey, 34122

Map view

street view

Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Mustafa Pasa Sokak. No:34-38 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey, 34122

City landmarks

Museum

Hagia Sophia Museum

830 m

Alemdar Mahallesi

Basilica Cistern

830 m

Square

Sultanahmet District

750 m

Museum

Topkapi Palace

1.6 km

Cankurtaran Mh.

Topkapi Palace harem

1.4 km

Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

2.2 km

Museum

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

1.2 km

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami

800 m

Historic Areas of Istanbul

930 m

Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet

TGC Press Media Museum

790 m

Bridge

Galata Bridge

2.3 km

Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu

Gulhane Park

890 m

Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu

Cagaloglu Hamami

1.1 km

Museum

Hagia Irene

1.1 km

Museum

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

990 m

Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5

Caferaga Madrasa

950 m

Square

Beyazit Tower

1.4 km

Mosque

Laleli Camii

1.9 km

Kabasakal Cad. No:2 Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi

Tomb of Sultan Ahmet

660 m

Sultanahmet Meydani

Obelisk of Theodosius

630 m

Square

Beyazit Square

1.7 km

Nearby

Mosque

Blue Mosque

600 m

Mosque

Little Hagia Sophia

260 m

Torun Sok.

Mosaic Museum

300 m

Monument

Serpent Column

410 m

Mosque

Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque

480 m

Binbirdirek

Walled Obelisk

370 m

Divan Yolu Caddesi

Column of Constantine

390 m

Museum

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

460 m

Aksakal street

Catladi Kapi

100 m

Restaurants

Bistro Hippodrome Restaurant

130 m

Kucukayasofya Cad. No 41A Sultanahmet

Sultan Terrace Fish Kebap Steaks House

90 m

Kucuk Ayasofya Cad No:53

Eresin Crown Hotel

120 m

Kucuk Ayasofya Cad #40 Sultanahmet 34122

New Hagia Sophia Steak Kebap Fish House

70 m

Kucuk Ayasofya Cad.

Fatima sultan

60 m

Kucuk Ayasofya Cd. Kucuk Ayasofya Mh.

Indo Anadolu Restaurant

60 m

Kucuk Ayasofya Cad. No:57 Sultanahmet

Mosaic Terrace Restaurant

120 m

Kucuk Ayasofya Cad. Eresin Hotels Sultaahmet No:40 K:4 Fatih Sultanahmet

Sirvan Sofrasi

120 m

Kucuk Ayasofya Mh. Kucuk Ayasofya Cd. No: 71 Sultanahmet

Stanpoli Cafe

80 m

Mustafapasa Sk. 16 Kucuk Ayasofya Mah.

Marmara Cafe Restaurant

50 m

Kucukayasofya Mah.Mustafapasa Sok. No:16 Sultanahmet-Fatih

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

86%

liked the hotel and would stay again

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

8.7

Location

9.3

Service

9.3

Dining

7.5

Frank

United Kingdom, March 2024

9.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms are spacious, airy, and well-furnished, providing everything needed for a short stay. The service was top-notch with very nice and helpful staff. The location is fantastic, close to historical attractions, eateries, and shops. The dining experience was delightful on the 4th-floor terrace. Overall, a great value for money with clean and nicely decorated rooms.

Rooms

9.0

I found the rooms to be spacious, airy, and well-furnished, offering everything I needed for a short stay. They were very clean, well-organized, and nicely decorated, making my stay comfortable.

Service

10.0

The service here is the best. The staff is very nice and helpful, especially Amjed. They were super friendly and made my short stay enjoyable. The hotel even organized transport and tours for us, which was a great help.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is great, situated in a quiet and central street just a few meters away from the Blue Mosque. It allows easy access to the main historical monuments on foot. Being close to the Aya Sofia and Sultanahmet was very convenient for exploring the city.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience at the 4th-floor terrace from 7:30-10:30 was lovely. The breakfast selection included a variety of items such as bread, fruit, cheese, and more, providing a nice start to the day.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel's facilities were great, offering room service, car hire, dry cleaning, and tours. The overall value for money was excellent considering the amenities provided.

Phil

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were dark but spacious, and they had all the amenities I needed. The service was top-notch, with friendly and helpful staff. The location was perfect, just a short walk to major attractions. The dining experience was average but had good options. Overall, a great value for the money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms looked spacious and had all the necessary amenities.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and provided excellent tips for exploring Istanbul.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was ideal, close to all the important historical sites.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were good with a variety of food choices.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.

Lawrence

United States, November 2023

9.2/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were superior, quite large, and beautifully designed, making them feel really nice and tidy. The breakfast served was fabulous and fresh, just what I needed to fill my empty stomach. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, providing great tips to explore Istanbul effectively. The location was perfect, with easy access to the Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, and Topkapi Palace, and close to many touristic places. The dining experience was delicious, offering a variety of choices for even picky eaters.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were not only superior and quite large but also had a modern design, making them really nice, neat, and tidy.

Service

10.0

The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful, going over and beyond to ensure my comfort and happiness during my stay.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location made exploring Istanbul much easier, being very close to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Museum, all within walking distance. The amazing terrace on the roof offered breathtaking views of the city.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was very good, with delicious and varied choices for all preferences.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel had excellent facilities, including room service, car hire, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, airport shuttle, shuttle service, and tours/ticket assistance.

Brandon

United States, October 2023

8.2/10

I had a great stay at this hotel. The rooms were nice and clean, with all the necessary amenities. The service was friendly and helpful, offering advice on local attractions. The location was fantastic, close to the historical center and within walking distance to many sights. The dining experience was pleasant, although the selection was limited. Overall, it was a comfortable and convenient choice for exploring the old city.

Rooms

8.0

The room next door was a fine size, nice and clean, with all necessary amenities.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly and provided helpful advice on local attractions.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in the old town in Sultanahmet, ideal for exploring the historical center.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, but the selection was limited.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were clean and well-organized.

Elmer

United States, September 2023

8.6/10

I stayed at this hotel and had a wonderful experience. The rooms were very nice and modern, exceptionally comfortable, and impeccably clean. The hotel is situated at the end of the top floor, offering privacy with only one adjacent room. The staff was friendly and provided valuable advice on places to visit, public transport, and local shops. The location was superb, close to Istanbul's major attractions, with a quiet ambiance and easy access to historic sites. The dining options were diverse and enjoyable, although some may find the walk to Sultan Ahmet Square tiring due to the steep terrain.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very nice, modern, clean, and extremely comfortable. The hotel organized transport for us and offered tours.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with very helpful and friendly staff who assisted with various needs like room service, car hire, tour assistance, and more.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is ideal for exploring Istanbul, as it is close to key historical sites and within walking distance of Sultanahmet Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The staff was fantastic.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered diverse and delicious options, contributing to a satisfying stay. However, some may find the dining area small.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel provides a range of facilities, making the stay convenient and enjoyable with options like airport shuttle services and tours.

Francis

United Kingdom, April 2023

8.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious, modern, and impeccably clean, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The service was exceptional, with the staff being not only friendly and warm-welcoming but also full of great tips to make the most out of my time in Istanbul. The location was perfect, just a stone's throw away from Istanbul's iconic landmarks and historical area. While the dining options were a bit limited, the delicious offerings still made for a pleasant experience. Overall, a great value for the money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were quiet large, with a very modern design, and they looked just like in the pictures. They were more than adequate and very clean, providing everything I could need.

Service

9.0

The service was truly great, with a friendly and extremely helpful staff. They assisted me with everything I needed, making my visit to Istanbul even more enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was fantastic, situated in the heart of the historical center and within walking distance to all the major sights I wanted to visit.

Dining

7.0

While the dining selection was somewhat small, the offered items were delicious, ranging from bread and fruit to Turkish figs and various cheeses.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered basic facilities that were more than satisfactory for my stay.