87%Hotel Almina  

Helpful staff. close to all the tourist sights. great breakfasts.

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by mjdeppeler791 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

7

Hotel is located 150 meters from Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia. Room was cleaned every day, after few days our bedsheets and towels were changed. The room was airconditioned and even had a hairdrier!! The hotel arranged free of charge pick up from airport.Breakfast was excellent (great variety).... more Hotel is located 150 meters from Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia. Room was cleaned every day, after few days our bedsheets and towels were changed. The room was airconditioned and even had a hairdrier!! The hotel arranged free of charge pick up from airport.Breakfast was excellent (great variety). The hotel is situated along the tram line, so ask for room on other side of building if you mind noise. Anyways, great value for money and definitly would stay there again!close

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by mvizek – posted on Jul 9, 2008

5

Everyone was really friendly and helpful, with great recommendations for us for dinner and sightseeing. Overall a fantastic time, definately recommended!

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by Erebe – posted on Oct 3, 2006

7

The hotel in itself was ok. However, there were a few problems. Firstly, one of the reasons that I had booked this hotel was that on the webpage it informed me that stays of three nights or longer included complimentary airport transfers. I sent my flight details but when I arrived at the... more The hotel in itself was ok. However, there were a few problems. Firstly, one of the reasons that I had booked this hotel was that on the webpage it informed me that stays of three nights or longer included complimentary airport transfers. I sent my flight details but when I arrived at the airport, nobody was there to meet me. I called the hotel from the airport and was told to take a taxi and that I would be reimbursed. When I arrived at the hotel, however, the female receptionist said she would not reimburse me because the rate that I had booked at did not include a free airport transfer. This was the first time I had been told this. Eventually I was reimbursed but was told I would have to pay for the return trip. Not very fair when it was the hotel who had 'forgotten' to tell me that the rates did not include a transfer. Upon check out, the same woman charged me a room rate using an exchange rate that was considerably higher than the rate that the receptionist the previous evening had told me would be used. She also wanted to give me my change in two different currencies. This was highly impractical as I needed the change to pay the taxi driver for the trip back to the airport (that was supposed to be free with the hotel room anyway). She was extremely uncooperative when I asked if I could have the change in the same currency. To be fair to the other hotel staff, they were all very friendly and helpful. But this one receptionist was very rude and unhelpful. I also resent having to pay what amounted to 50 turkish lira for the round trip transfer when the web site had informed me it would be free. The hotel was also extremely noisy. My room backed right onto the sidewalk and people walked by until very late talking loudly. In addition the noise from passing cars was also disturbing. The walls and doors were very thin and I could hear guests arriving and leaving constantly. There were some good points: Breakfast was fantastic; Also, the decoration and atmosphere of the hotel was very pleasant (more in the public areas rather than in the rooms). However, for the reasons given above, I would neither stay at this hotel again nor recommend any other travellers to stay there.close

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by materia – posted on Mar 8, 2006

8

The staff was friendly and accomodating. The location was a bit out of the way in Sultanahmet (5 mins from the Blue Mosque, etc.), which I found to be a real plus, though others might find it inconvenient.

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by Syliab – posted on Aug 20, 2005

1

the staff were great they were really helpful and loads of fun, the room was clean and comfortable and the hotel is right near the blue mosque, very central. breakfast on the rooftop is a good start to the day. big thankyou to all the staff there.

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by frogca – posted on Jun 18, 2005

1

Thanks a lot for the time in your hotel, we enjoyed it very much. The staff is very friendly and can help you with everything.

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by heikowe – posted on Apr 14, 2005

4

Lo único reseñable del hotel, aunque es un atrevimiento llamarlo hotel, es su localización. El personal ha sido atento, como debe ser, ni más ni menos. Las condiciones de mobiliario (camas, ducha, iluminación, desayuno, y demas...) son pésimos. Las construcciones de Sultanhamet no permiten... more Lo único reseñable del hotel, aunque es un atrevimiento llamarlo hotel, es su localización. El personal ha sido atento, como debe ser, ni más ni menos. Las condiciones de mobiliario (camas, ducha, iluminación, desayuno, y demas...) son pésimos. Las construcciones de Sultanhamet no permiten grandes lujos, pero hay cosas mejores, sin ninguna duda.close

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by AmpSa – posted on Mar 31, 2005

1

Perfect! The staff was so nice, warm and available. I have always been greeted with a large smile! I really felt like home! The location is very central. Only a few steps from all historical sites. I will go back!!

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by Stpeters – posted on Jan 3, 2005

3

Absolutely amazing place to stay with the staff treating you like family. Very helpful and hospitable and truly a great experience. Aijan and Mustafa the owners are absolutely hilarious and great fun as well. Tanju is the sweetest and the hotel itself is also fantastic and has everything one needs.

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by sadikaha – posted on Dec 17, 2004

1

The best feature of Hotel Almina is the great staff. The staff are just wonderful and go out of their way to be fantastic hosts. They can help you make the most of your stay in Istanbul. The airport pick up is great as well. Rooms are very good value and ver well located.

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by rulefiel – posted on Dec 9, 2004

5

From being collected at the airport very early in the morning, to joining in birthday party's and learning to play a Turkish card game, our stay at Hotel Almina was exceptionally enjoyable. The staff obviously enjoys each other's company, and are so friendly and helpful that it's difficult to... more From being collected at the airport very early in the morning, to joining in birthday party's and learning to play a Turkish card game, our stay at Hotel Almina was exceptionally enjoyable. The staff obviously enjoys each other's company, and are so friendly and helpful that it's difficult to to become friends. Give them a go - especially if you're Australian or Japanese.close

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by dante3617 – posted on Dec 7, 2004

1

The Almýna Hotel ýs a quýte nýce place to stay. The personal ýs very friendly and helpful. The Hotel is about fýve mýnutes away from the blue mosque and the tram, so you are good connected to all ýmportent places ýn Istanbul.

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by osand – posted on Oct 3, 2004

1

Everything from first e-mail contact to leaving was friendly and helpful. Staff especially made our holiday a memorable one. Would recommend strongly to anyone looking for comfortable, great value accommodation in Istanbul.

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by mdund – posted on Sep 19, 2004

1

great location and staff very freindly making your stay as comfortable as possible

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by emera1 – posted on Aug 23, 2004

1

The staff at hotel Almina offered fantastic service and lots of fun. We can recomend this hotel to anyone looking for a great place to stay while in Istanbul.

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by alager – posted on Jun 19, 2004

2

the host family were extremely friendly and helpful. a very good experience.

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by jhlkw – posted on May 29, 2004

7