We loved it. The stuff was kindly, the rooms are new built and very clean. if you want a good accomodation in istanbul, don't mess, this is the one best choice!:)
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We loved it. The stuff was kindly, the rooms are new built and very clean. if you want a good accomodation in istanbul, don't mess, this is the one best choice!:)
I highly recommend staying at Minel hotel. Not only because of the location (which is very close to a metro station and to the most important historical spots you'll visit while traveling to Istanbul), but specially because of its friendly environment. When I stayed there, I was traveling alone and Minel's staff did the best they could to make me feel comfortable, offering great tips on the city, or even serving a delicious tea, accompanied by good conversation about politics, economy and history of Turkey (conversations that I really miss now).
Also, the rooms are very well furnished (ok, they are not big, but it's not easy to find a big room in a hotel in Istanbul, even more for a reasonable price), very clean and equiped with lcd tv and air conditioning.
If you don't want to give up the conveniences of a hotel, but also don't want to have this kind of impersonal treatment given by the big hotel chains, Minel is exactly what you're looking for.
I stayed at the Minel on two ocassions within a fortnight, ideally located property with brand new rooms.
Location- very close to all the tourist sites, Topkapi Sarayi, Blue Mosque, Aya Sofya.
Rooms- Well fitted out and brand new, generous bathrooms and comfortable beds
Staff- Great bunch and probably the highlight of my stay here, each one of them makes sure you have a great time
Price- Great value for money, given the product quality and location
That was our second trip to Istanbul and our first stay in a small hotel like Minel but we so much enjoyed it!
Very conveniently situated (right in front of Gulhane park, in the heart of Sultanahmet), comfortable, clean, reasonably priced, great value for the money paid. I loved bookshelves they had in a dining area with lots of books, NG magazines, newspapers, guidebooks that you can exchange or borrow. The room was fresh looking and new with clean mattresses, the modern design, A/C and TV. A traditional Turkish breakfast was included and everything was fresh and tasty.
Few words about the staff – they were extremely helpful and friendly. Metin, the manager was very polite, cheerful and very helpful with all of our requests. He was always willing to make you feel better and coming with nice chats about the city, best places to see, etc... Iza – the cleaner was so nice and professional .
We had a wonderful stay at Minel Hotel and strongly recommend it to others.
Minel Hotel is a little jewel in the heart of Sultanahment. It's great value for price, with tastefully decorated and very clean rooms, lovely staff, great conversations and tipps. Also a great place for solo travellers to meet people :-)
I usually stay at hostels but am travelling with my 60 year old Mom in Turkey, and had trouble finding a hotel that would fit our needs (private washroom, clean, central,not expensive). Minel was perfect - the rooms are perfectly kept, the breakfast is nice, the staff is friendly, and it's nicely tucked away in a quiet lane but located a mere few minutes walk from all the sights. We're back in Istanbul for one night before flying home and will definitely stay here.