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A 139 years old historical building, Hotel Miniature is just a 5 minute walk from Hagia Sophia; Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque. The hotel offers a private SPA / Jacuzzi and massage service, complimentary Tea time buffet at 4 o'clock and free Wi-fi. All rooms are an exercise of individuality and surrounded by original brick walls with 3mt high ceilings with soundproofing. All rooms include a flat screen TV, air-conditioning, minibar, laptop size safebox and anti-alergic pillows. Each room has a marble bathroom. Daily free tea, coffee, Turkish delight, chocolate and a bottle of water are offered everyday. Daily breakfast is served as an open buffet. Featuring an indoor dining area, the restaurant offers an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner. You can also enjoy your meals at the terrace on the top floor. Tea service is available in the afternoon. You can benefit from the free bikes of the hotel. Free PlayStation3 and DVD are also provided upon request. Topkapi Palace is 800 metres from the hotel. Ataturk Airport is 17 km away.
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Boutique
Languages Spoken
English, Turkish
Location
Molla Fenari Sk. No. 22 Alemdar Mah. Cagaloglu, Istanbul 34110 Türkiye
Name/address in local language
Hotel Miniature Istanbul
502 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Our stay at the Hotel Miniature was absolutely fantastic! The hotel is small but the details are lovely: our room (the suite) was large and comfortable, the bathroom was gorgeous and included fluffy bath robes, and the whole hotel smells heavenly! The view from the rooftop terrace is spectacular and overlooks the Hagia Sophia, and I recommend sitting out there during the evening call to prayer to soak in the atmosphere of Istanbul. The breakfast was included in our stay, and it was large and delicious; be sure to order the eggs Turkish-style! The location cannot be beat: 5 minute walk to Hagia Sophia one direction and the Grand Bazaar in the other. You are less than a minute from a historic bath house, high-end shops, and good dining options. The hotel staff was so kind and helpful (they arranged our Turkish bath experience, arranged our car service, and made excellent suggestions regarding dining out). They were very good about communicating before my stay (they proactively reached out to arrange a car service which turned out to be very affordable and quite luxurious, and they were wonderfully responsive to my request to have champagne, hummus, and fruit ready in our room upon arrival). Our time in Istanbul was short, but we loved it! When we return, we will definitely stay at the Hotel Miniature again! Also, I was traveling with my boyfriend, but as a woman who also enjoys traveling solo, I would recommend this location to solo female travelers: the location is very safe (even at night), the hotel looks out for you, and they have some lovely small rooms perfect for the solo traveler.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip:Take them up on their offer to arrange car service, make time for the rooftop terrace, and enjoy...
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Responded Dec 17, 2022
Dear Valued Guest ; Thank you for your comments about the hotel facilities,and good rating Sparing your precious time and sharing your kind thoughts very valuable with us. Once again I would like to thank you for your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in Miniature Hotel İstanbul. Best Regards Murat ÖZBEY Front Office Manager
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I stayed 5 nights at the Hotel Miniature during a recent holiday to Istanbul, and absolutely loved my stay. The staff are so friendly and welcoming (the whiteboard greeting is such a lovely personal touch!), and it was the perfect choice for me as a solo female traveller in particular, as I felt very safe and looked after. The room was very comfortable, with every amenity I could have asked for, and breakfast was delicious, with an amazing spread brought to my table despite the ongoing pandemic preventing there being a buffet. I was there on Easter Sunday and they even included painted eggs and homemade choreg for breakfast that day, which was delicious and a lovely touch. They also organised a PCR test for me in the hotel the day before my departure, which made life so much easier. Thank you Miniature Hotel, I'll be staying with you again when I return to Istanbul :)
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Responded Apr 7, 2021
Dear Phoebe ; We very much appreciate you taking the time and trouble to let us know of your experience. We are glad to hear that on this occasion we have provided you with the level of service which you deserve and are entitled to expect from the Miniature Hotel İstanbul.Wish you welcome you in our hotel once again. Best Regards Murat ÖZBEY Front Office Manager
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Loved staying at this little hotel on our 3 day hop through the fabulous city of Istanbul.
The hotel is located within a few minutes of many of the top tourist destinations within Istanbul, and about 10 minutes walk from the bridge and pier stops for the other districts of this sizeable city.
The rooms were decorated simply, and were very comfortable. The bathroom was a good size, and the shower very powerful. The only complaint I would have about the room is the insane cost of the water in the mini bar (2 euros for a small bottle - when "outside" the comparable cost is 80 cents!!!).
Breakfast in the morning, in the ground floor breakfast bar, was always a traditional Turkish breakfast and it was delicious. The hotel also had other cereals and more bread on offer.
The staff at the reception were incredibly helpful, with answers to all of our questions. I would definitely recommend a stay here.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Responded Apr 25, 2022
Dear Valued Guest ; Thank you for your comments about the hotel facilities,and good rating. We put everyday two free bottle of water,in the minibar there is mineral water. Once again I would like to thank you for your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in Miniature Hotel İstanbul. Best Regards Murat ÖZBEY Front Office Manager
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The staff, manager of the hotel were so so hospitable & friendly. I loved my stay there. The room was stylish & boutique-y and the stay was very comfortable. It’s in the heart of the old town so walking everywhere is just few mins. A great spot to stay! And they have a very special way of welcoming which I really loved 😊
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Jan 10, 2020
Dear Somikaa ; Thank you for your comments about the hotel facilities,and good rating We also thank you for the positive energy you gave us with your smiling face during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in Miniature Hotel Also the weather is so nice in İstanbul right now ;) Best Regards Murat ÖZBEY Front Office Manager
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This hotel has the best staff we have ever encounter, everybody was really polite and helpful and they made our honeymoon trip even more amazing. Location is great, all the famous landmarks are in walking distance. The hotel is really clean and neat, and beautifuly designet. The dining area is stunning, and food is great, every morning there was some new tasty turkish cuisine you could try, they even suprised us with a cake for my husbands birthday. If we ever visit Istanbul again we will be definitely comming back.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Avoid buying sim and data mobile cards anywhere except official mobile operators store (vodafone...
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Responded May 10, 2021
Dear Amina ; Thank you for your comments about the hotel facilities,and good rating Once again I would like to thank you for your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in Miniature Hotel İstanbul. Best Regards Murat ÖZBEY Front Office Manager
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Miniature Hotel is a beautiful quiet hotel located within easy walking distance to most of the major attractions in Istanbul. The staff are attentive friendly and courteous and made our stay very enjoyable . Rooms are spacious and clean with quality linen. Breakfast is delicious and generous, with slight variations each day, and an afternoon sweet bought to our room daily was a nice treat. We loved the two terraces for relaxing and unwinding. Overall a fabulous place to stay.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Responded Oct 21, 2024
Dear Judith ; Thank you for your comments about the hotel facilities,and good rating. Sparing your precious time and sharing your kind thoughts very valuable with us. Once again I would like to thank you for your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in Miniature Hotel İstanbul. Best Regards Murat ÖZBEY Front Office Manager
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It’s been an amazing 5 night stay at this luxury boutique style hotel. The location of this property is perfect and walking distance from all the main attractions from the grand bazaar to the blue mosque. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I will definitely be returning to stay here once again.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Apr 11, 2022
Dear Chaudhry ; Thank you for your comments about the hotel facilities,and good rating Once again I would like to thank you for your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in Miniature Hotel İstanbul. Best Regards Murat ÖZBEY Front Office Manager
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Me alojé en este hotel por un par de días y lo reservé con la esperanza de que mi experiencia fuera buena, que el hotel estuviera cerca de todos los lugares más vistos del centro de la ciudad y que tuviera una buena habitación a la que volver. Pero superaron mis expectativas!!!
Mientras entraba, Murat me saludó, me ayudó con el registro más sencillo y en los días siguientes me recomendó lugares para visitar, tiendas y excelente comida. También fue la persona más increíble e hizo que mi salida fuera lo más fluida posible.
Todos los días tiene un desayuno incluido que no he visto en lugares que cuestan 3 veces más, el verdadero desayuno tradicional turco se sirve con amabilidad y amabilidad y lo explica el chico más amable Allahverdi y lo prepara deliciosamente la Sra. Gül. Es tan abundante que podría ayunar el día anterior y aún caminar durante horas. Y también preparan los mejores huevos.
En general, todos los que visiten Estambul y busquen una experiencia individual en su hotel deberían quedarse aquí.
I stayed in this hotel for a couple of days and booked it hoping my experience was good, that the hotel would be close to all the main city center most seen places and to have a nice room to go back to. But they exceeded my expectations!!!
As I walked in Murat greeted me, helped me with the smoothest check-in and in the following days recommended places to visit, shops and great food. Also, he was the most awesome person and made my checkout as smooth as possible.
Every day you have an included breakfast that I haven't seen in places that cost 3 times as much, real traditional Turkish breakfast is kind and friendly served and explained by the friendliest guy Allahverdi and deliciously prepared by Mrs.Gül. It is so abundant that could fast the day before and still walk for hours. And they prepare the best eggs too.
Overall everyone visiting Istanbul looking for the one on one experience in their hotel should stay here!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip:It is so safe
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Responded Feb 28, 2023
Dear Paola ; First of all it is a great pleasure to accommodate you at Miniature Hotel İstanbul and wonderful to see your great review of our hotel. We are very pleased to see that you have had a great experience and make time to share this with us. We are looking forward to welcome you back at Miniature Hotel İstanbul in nearest future. Best Regards Murat ÖZBEY Front Office Manager
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Everything is perfect here! The small hotel is located in a side street in the old town, 5 minutes from Hagia Sophia, the bazaar and the tram. The rooms are modern with a brick look, the bathroom is clean and - although small - functionally designed so that there is enough space. The minibar is well stocked. There is a beautiful, two-story terrace with a view of Hagia Sophia, where you can enjoy a bottle of wine (that you brought with you) in the evening. Breakfast is served in a room in the basement, but it has natural light thanks to the glass roof. There is a wide selection of Turkish dishes, from sweet to sour. Some vary (fruit, cake), the rest is the same every day. Filter coffee is included, as are egg dishes. I can particularly recommend the Turkish eggs. The staff are very friendly! Top value for money!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Die Anreise mit dem Taxi dauert, weil es sich durch die engen, verstopften Straßen quälen muss.
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I would like to rate the Hotel Miniature in detail and stress, not because I want to show off, but to show my possibilities of comparison, that I have been a world traveler in four continents for 42 years and have stayed in many five and six star hotels. The stay at the Miniature Hotel begins with a highly friendly welcome from manager Murat and receptionist Umut. During our seven-day stay we were welcomed at all times and my 91-year-old mother all Help center. No matter what Help center we needed Murat and Umut were always by our side with advice and deed. When we entered the room, I couldn't get out of the astonishment. I have never found such a high-quality furniture as well as a super comfortable bed in which you could sleep heavenly well in other hotels of this category. The bathroom in marble with all the accessories you need, the floor of the room in wooden parquet the closet illuminated from the inside, a very well-functioning air conditioning and at least six German TV channels have been just as impressive and never found in my other eleven stays in Istanbul. After a restful night we entered the breakfast room. The furnishings and arrangement of the furniture and accessories reflect the love with which this hotel was designed. Incidentally, the owner of the hotel Mr. Aras and his father are responsible for this. By the way, the boss Mr. Aras can also be seen every day at the hotel and I was very impressed that he helped a new service person to serve the guests in an exemplary manner. Since I have a leading position myself, I know how important it is to be present in the company and also to value its good employees. Mr. Aras welcomed us equally warmly at his hotel and we had a nice chat. With a polite smile, the young woman Zahra then sets the table with all the freshly prepared food. As a matter of course I could also get a cappuccino instead of coffee as well as a freshly squeezed orange juice. The chef Ahu is not only a good-humored and warm personality but also makes the most amazing plates with homemade salads as well as cheese, sausage and vegetable variations. On one floor you can find fruit, pastries, cakes and small pancakes cut into bite-sized bites. All in all a fabulous breakfast! After breakfast we came back to a spotlessly clean room. The cleanliness that the housewife Nurcan showed with us and Selma in the other rooms was fabulous. I could have eaten off the floor. Unfortunately, there is an BUT! I think the behaviour of receptionist Bushra is intolerable! No greetings, no reaction, no help entering the hotel, plus a terribly unmotivated and bored face. In my view, such a staff member has no right to work in such a warm and friendly hotel. Finally, I can only highly recommend this place. I would like to call it an island of beauty and love in Istanbul. This hotel makes a guest feel in every corner the love of the owners with whom they have designed it. Actually, the miniature deserves five stars. I wish all employees except the mentioned exception that they remain as they are, health and Allah's Bless you! Maschallah!
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Das Hotel liegt inmitten des Stadtteils Sultan Ahmet. Sie haben lediglich 5 Minuten Fußweg zur...
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Dear Haleh ;
Firstly sorry for late reply.
Sultanahmet tram station is 3 minutes
by walking from the hotel.
Best Regards
Murat ÖZBEY
Front Office Manager
Dear Valued Guest ,
All the meals served in our hotel is halal % 100. Also it is gonna be like this for all the seasons .
We wish to welcome you in our hotel .
Aykut TAN
Front Office Manager
Dear Guest ,
Thank you very much for your nice interest to our hotel .
We would like to kindly inform you that only the Suite Room able for single seperate beds .
We have airport pick up service and the cost is 30 Eur for Atatürk and 60 Eur for Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Best Regards ,
Aykut TAN
Front Office Manager
Dear Fahad ,
Thank you very much for your nice interest in our hotel .
We please you to let us know exact dates of your staying into our e-mail .
We will be really glad to see you in our hotel .
Best Regards ,
There are more places to choose from in the Istanbul area.
PRICE RANGE
$75 - $140 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
TürkiyeIstanbulSultanahmet
NUMBER OF ROOMS
11
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