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Shining Star Hotel

City-center hotel, steps from Basilica Cistern

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Reception
Building design
Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
Hallway
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Reception hall
Feel at home
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Hair dryer
The price is $82
includes taxes & fees
$73 per night
Nov 28 - Nov 29

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Business Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Business Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sengül Hamami Sk. 3, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blue Mosque - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 50 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 11 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 21 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 5 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Köşk Kebap Dürüm Evi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Foodie-Ist Restaurant-Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Must Turkish Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arden City Hotel Teloscopic Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Otantik Kebab Huqqa - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shining Star Hotel

You'll be in a fantastic location at Shining Star Hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are within just a 10-minute walk. The helpful staff and local sightseeing get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gulhane Station is 3 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 5 minutes.

Languages

English, Turkish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 29 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2022
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 22582

Also known as

SHINING STAR HOTEL Hotel
SHINING STAR HOTEL Istanbul
SHINING STAR HOTEL Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does Shining Star Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shining Star Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Shining Star Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Shining Star Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Shining Star Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shining Star Hotel?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What's the area around Shining Star Hotel like?
Shining Star Hotel is in Sultanahmet, a short 3-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 6 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location
Perfect location, walking distance to everything, close to public transportation. Clean comfortable rooms, good breakfast, super friendly staff. Bery safe surroundings. Very nice property. We will book again if we visit Istanbul.
Agnieszka, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and friendly service
Mark, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Overall very pleasant and friendly service. Great location with main attractions mins away
waheed, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous experience darling...
Ideal location right in the centre. lovely helpful staff - keep up the excellent work.
ROY, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Sold a lie, photo and description of the hotel did not match the actual hotel. Key points to be noted 1. No Ac, 2. No laundry service 3. No iron provided. 4. Staines on sheet, probably not changed 5. Very dusty, if have dust allergy or asthma Avoid, 6. Rude staff x2 7. Qulc to ask for a tip. Spoit my holiday. I had to change my hotel. Issues: Due change hotel Had to pay double for my airport transfers as it was pre booked and holidays extra didnt allow change Cost me £50 and lost out my £73 and pre paid. Paid uber taxi got over charged to move hotel 200 lira. Had to walk 2dk which is about 1 mile (I think) This all happened due to a lie expedia and the shining hotel sold. Horrific experience. To top it up had my lil one 3 suitcase and 2 hand luggage. Horrible,Horrific, Avoid
Shabana Naaz, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Manuel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay. Not only was the staff incredibly friendly and helpful, but the hotel itself was extremely clean and offered a great breakfast. The location was also perfect for sightseeing being close to many attractions. We would absolutely stay here again.
Natasa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is ideally situated close to Istanbul's main historical sites.
Stephen, 8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vilma, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We just came off a cruise ship and we’re looking for a quiet hotel near tourist attractions. This is the place. They have double pane windows and the place was extremely quiet. It’s a small hotel, but it’s completely been redone with beautiful modern finishes. The hotel faces a side street and is away from the big street noise. We only intended to stay one night, then look for a different hotel, part of our preplanning. After our first night, we quickly realized that we wanted to stay here for the next two days until we flew back home. The staff was very accommodating. Although the hotel was booked, they somehow managed to get us into another room, which was super quiet as well. Every room in this place appears to be modern, quiet and peaceful. We stayed here for a total of three nights. They had a very nice Turkish breakfast daily. Lastly, I can’t say how friendly and accommodating the hotel staff were. They were able to give us directions, recommendations, and really made us fill part of their hotel family during our stay. They arranged for a taxi to the airport for us also.
Mark, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Modern and very clean hotel very close to all the tourist attractions in Sultanahmet yet in a very quiet side road. Rooms are a good size and very clean. Very good breakfast selection. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly especially Gunaydin, Serhat, Emre, Yusuf and Ercan. Would definitely stay here again.
Nawar, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
It was excellent. Loved the location of the hotel. Loved the view from the room. Lovely, friendly and helpful staff. All the attractions, restaurants and shops are within walking distance. Check out the view from our room. I would strongly recommend this hotel and will stay there again with my family..
Atif, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is very close to most attractions and few steps away from the tram line which takes you to all other touristic locations. The staff are very helpful and very nice. The room looks newly renovated. The breakfast was nice.
Aboelmagd, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, excellent service, excellent staff.
samuel, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Staff are very helpful, very close to the Bazaars and other attractions. Breakfast was good. Really liked it! I recommend it.
Elanit, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location within walking distance from major site viewing
Rudolph, 4-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great experience at the shining star hotel with my friends. We had a comfortable stay. The staff were extremely nice and welcoming. The hotel is placed in a great location, with a view of the Hagia Sophia. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to experience the old city of Istanbul.
Aadam, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

shining star was in an excellent location. All the main attractions was in walking distance. lots of restaurants and shops nearby. Staff were available 24/7 and were so helpful and friendly. asked them to sort us out taxis as we were being overcharged as tourists. we stayed for a week and really enjoyed our stay. breakfast was good to start you off for the day. rooms were clean and spacious. quiet area which was brilliant after a full day of sightseeing. cant fault anything.
Mahebub, 6-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel, very new, very close to Hagia Sophia and all major attractions of Sultanahmet. Wide variety of dining options. Public transport easily accessible. Staff could be more responsible.
oleg, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
Bibi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to be. The whole experience was fantastic. A special shout out to Gunaydin who has a great personality and reached out to make sure all our questions were answered. A true believer in hospitality. Thank you Gunaydin for your assistance with everything.
Craig, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel.. Spotlessly clean staff couldn't do enough for you. Breakfasts bed pillows shower everything was superb👌
Samantha Jayne, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and modern hotel. Conveniently close to the major sites of the old city. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Yusef was awesome!
Michele, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review