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Shining Star Hotel

Hotel with bar/lounge, near Hagia Sophia

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Bar (on property)
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Bar (on property)
Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
Building design
Step into the heart of Istanbul at Shining Star Hotel, where a warm breakfast buffet and high-speed WiFi set the tone for your stay. With concierge services, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk nearby landmarks like Hagia Sophia are easily within reach. The helpful staff has left many guests feeling right at home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Reception hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • Minibar
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Hairdryer
The current price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Business Twin Room

Business Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

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 (IST) - 50 min drive
  • Sabiha Gokcen International 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, only a five-minute walk from Basilica Cistern and Gülhane Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia are within a short 10-minute walk. The helpful staff and local sightseeing get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gulhane Station is 3 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 5 minutes.

Languages

English, Turkish
VISIBILITY

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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 cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • No on-site 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
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception

Services

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

Facilities

  • Built in 2022
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Step-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

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Mobile key entry
  • Local maps
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Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Shining Star Hotel?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shining Star Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site 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.

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Shining Star Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

People are very nice in the hotel. Well located, calm, good price for the 3 nights in Istanbul.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Denise, 5-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and friendly service
Mark, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is ideally situated close to Istanbul's main historical sites.
Stephen, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, excellent service, excellent staff.
samuel, 4-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location within walking distance from major site viewing
Rudolph, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel overall. Literally round the corner from Aya Sofia and the blue mosque. Helpful staff and nice comfortable rooms. I would HAPPILY stay here again
shukria, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Adorable hotel
Fantastic and gorgeous place to stay for just a night or even a week. Much recommended!
Aleksander, 4-night trip

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 trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was really excellent experience nice new place, friendly people. It will be my place whenever I go to turkey

10/10 Exceptional

Recommend place to stay in.
It was new hotel and friendly staffs and service was v.good We like staying in it overall and we like the traditional matching with modern in the building of the hotel
Al hosni, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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 trip

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is located in the heart of the places you want to see. Walked everywhere without the need of a taxi.
Diego, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel workers Amazing
Omar Hakime, 2-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff made us feel welcome. The rooms and bathroom are small but nice and the bed was comfortable. The location is amazing and very walkable to many of the sites plus easy to get around the city via tram and metro. Breakfast was the best we’ve had at any hotel. Would definitely stay again. Don’t forget to tip the staff as they are very helpful and work hard including the staff that cleans the rooms.
Benaiah James, 7-night trip

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 trip