Shining Star Hotel

Old City Sultanahmet

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Sat, 22 Aug

Check-out:

Sun, 23 Aug

Guests:

2 adults

0 children

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8.9

340 reviews

Istanbul

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4 stars

Shining Star Hotel Istanbul

Shining Star Hotel

Immerse yourself in Istanbul's charm with the comfortable 4-star Shining Star Hotel Istanbul, located merely 8 minutes' stroll from the Roman triumphal Column of Constantine and offering ticket service and tour/ticket assistance to help you get the most out of your trip. The smoke-free hotel is in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, within a 7-km distance of such natural sights as Miniaturk Miniature Park.

This Istanbul hotel is just 6 minutes on foot from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum" and a short way from the historic Sultanahmet District. Guests will also get to Shining Star Hotel 2.2 km from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art. The accommodation is situated in proximity to the cobblestone Istiklal Street, and Havatas transfer bus station lies about a 10-minute stroll away. Sirkeci station is only 400 metres from the hotel.

Featuring blackout drapes and an air conditioner along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, most rooms are furnished with sound-proofed windows. Offering amenities such as a shower cap and towels, some bathrooms also have a sink.

Guests can also enjoy tours or classes about local culture organised by the property.

Every morning of your stay at the Shining Star Istanbul you will be treated with a free express breakfast. Guests can relax at the on-site coffee bar. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. The seafood restaurant Buhara Ocakbasi Restaurant is located only a few steps from the Shining Star.

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Amenities

Main Features

Wi-Fi
24-hour services
Express check-in/ -out
On-site Dining
Child-friendly
Wheelchair access
Air conditioning
No pets allowed

Facilities

General:

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Locker room
Lift
Smoke detectors
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Dining:

Electric kettle
Bar/ Lounge area

Services:

Paid airport shuttle
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Fax/Photocopying

Room Amenities:

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Ironing facilities
Free toiletries
Sink
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Cots
Playpen
Children's buffet
Parquet floor

Policy

Check-in: from 14:00 until 23:59

Check-out: until 12:00

Licence number22582

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Local Attractions

Attractions

Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition Center (4.3 km)
Istanbul Congress Center (4.3 km)
Topkapi Palace (600 m)
Istanbul Modern Art Museum (1.8 km)
Hippodrome (450 m)
Blue Mosque (550 m)
Taksim Square (3.1 km)
Suleymaniye Mosque (1.3 km)
Archeological Museum (400 m)

Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (44 km)

Train stations

Sultanahmet Tram Station (300 m)

Reviews

Our reviews

10 reviews

7.7 /10

Greg

2023-09-23

7/10

Sensational breakfast - a wide array of meals. Comfortable, incredible location close enough to Hagia Sophia, all the tourist attractions, and major sites, attentive staff. Easy walk to Basilica Cistern.

George

2023-09-03

7/10

The triple room was comfortably furnished with gates.

John

2023-08-03

7/10

Had double room with delicious breakfast as well as comfortable bed. Perfect facilities. Location close to the main attraction, Very close to Hagia Sophia, and the tram stations.

Emma

2023-07-30

7/10

Fairly clean and pleasant place. The location excellent and particularly good very close to main Attractions. Also - just off the old town, tram station, and Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Blue Mosque. Brilliant overall experience.

George

2023-07-30

7/10

i had an extra special stay and would definitely book again! all the staff were amicable and attentive. had an excellent breakfast, enjoyed the meal. the location was top, within a close distance from a historic mosque.

Nicola

2023-07-26

7/10

Thank you very much for the special stay, appreciated this place, I would definitely book again. The staff was friendly, the accommodation was gorgeous and clean. The breakfast choices were sensational! The hotel had a good location near a Holy mosque. Plus it was in a very relaxing area...

Frederick

2023-06-25

7/10

This location was great and magnificent, near to shops, all the major sites, and all the tourist attractions. The room was comfortably furnished and soundproof and it had a hairdryer, a shower cap and bath sheets, that's cool.

Billy

2023-05-31

7/10

It has clean facilities and offers excellent breakfasts. The atmosphere of the hotel is family. The location is good, 1 km from an Ottoman - era Friday mosque.

Liz

2023-05-18

7/10

I had spotless, new-fashioned room with a mini-bar, central heating and an electronic key card👌❤

Terry

2023-03-09

7/10

The staff was very kind and polite and the place was fairly clean. Its location at a walking distance from a byzantine basilica museum was marvellous.

Nothing for me!