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Shining Star Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Basilica Cistern

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Bar (on property)
Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
Reception
Building design
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The price is AED 305
AED 342 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
Mobile key entry
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
Mobile key entry
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

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

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AED 345 total
includes taxes & fees
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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

  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive

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

Hotel near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque, Shining Star Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Concierge services, a reception hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Shining Star Hotel boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Energy-saving switches
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Property Registration Number 22582

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Shining Star Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shining Star Hotel?

Shining Star Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shining Star Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shining Star Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Shining Star Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 10 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sultanahmet Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Shining Star Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Thanachot

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shining Star Hotel offers a fantastic experience with its prime location and excellent service. Situated in the heart of Sultanahmet, it’s just a short walk from iconic attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. The rooms are cozy, clean, and well-equipped, providing a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring the city. The staff is welcoming and attentive, always ready to assist with any needs or offer recommendations for nearby restaurants and activities. The hotel’s breakfast, served with a variety of options, is a great way to start your day. With its perfect location, friendly atmosphere, and great value for money, Shining Star Hotel is an ideal choice for anyone visiting Istanbul. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Staff were amazing and it has a nice personal feel making it more relaxing. Excellent location and perfect for me as I was out exploring most of the time and loved the quiet after a busy day.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and friendly service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

waheed

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very pleasant and friendly service. Great location with main attractions mins away
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous experience darling...
Ideal location right in the centre. lovely helpful staff - keep up the excellent work.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shabana Naaz

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Asfordby Hill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is ideally situated close to Istanbul's main historical sites.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nawar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Asaf

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

10/10 Excellent

Atif

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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..
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aboelmagd, Kingston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

samuel

Traveled with partner
Excellent location, excellent service, excellent staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elanit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Staff are very helpful, very close to the Bazaars and other attractions. Breakfast was good. Really liked it! I recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location within walking distance from major site viewing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aadam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahebub

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

oleg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bibi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Jayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel.. Spotlessly clean staff couldn't do enough for you. Breakfasts bed pillows shower everything was superb👌
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023