Travelers find a tranquil retreat in bustling Istanbul, where complimentary breakfast awaits and knowledgeable concierge staff help navigate the city's treasures.
The Balin Hotel - Special Class sits just steps from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Guests start their day with a free breakfast buffet before relaxing in the garden. High-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected, while express check-in and multilingual staff ensure a smooth stay.
Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Balin Hotel - Special Class is near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Istiklal Avenue. Check out an event or a game at Rams Park, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Mimar Kemalettin Mh. Ordu Cad .Dibekli, Cami Sokak No:10 - Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34126
What's nearby
Grand Bazaar
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Beyazit Square
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Süleymaniye Mosque
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sultanahmet Square
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Blue Mosque
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Beyazit Station
2 min walk
Vezneciler Subway Station
10 min walk
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW)
64 min drive
Restaurants
İstanbul üniversitesi hukuk fakültesi sosyal tesisleri
1 min walk
Durum Bufe
1 min walk
Sevgi Bahçesi
2 min walk
Beyaz Saray Hotel/Vista cafe
3 min walk
Saray Büfe Beyazîd 1983
1 min walk
About this property
Balin Hotel - Special Class
Hotel near Grand Bazaar
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are located near Balin Hotel - Special Class , which provides a free breakfast buffet, a free manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and free newspapers
A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Balin Hotel - Special Class offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
LCD TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Self parking on site (TRY 600 per night)
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
No elevator
More
1 building
5 floors
Built in 2011
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free crib
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 1000.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: TRY 750 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Self parking fee: TRY 600 per night
Rollaway bed fee: TRY 1000.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 22185
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Balin Boutique Class
Balin Boutique Class Istanbul
Balin Hotel Boutique Class
Balin Hotel Boutique Class Istanbul
Hotel Balin
Balin Hotel Special Class
Balin Hotel Boutique Class
Balin Special Class Istanbul
Balin Hotel - Special Class Hotel
Balin Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
Balin Hotel - Special Class Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Is Balin Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for TRY 600 per night.
What time is check-in at Balin Hotel - Special Class ?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5 PM.
What time is check-out at Balin Hotel - Special Class ?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Balin Hotel - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 750 per vehicle applies.
Where is Balin Hotel - Special Class located?
Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are also within 1 mi (2 km). Beyazit Station is only a 2-minute walk and Laleli-University Station is 7 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Balin Hotel - Special Class Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Very, very clean. Cleaning and restaurant staff are very friendly and accommodating. Front desk staff do not speak English so difficult to communicate with but friendly.
It was overall good experience to stay, the location is spurb, just less than a minute to Tram station, tourist vibe, Grand bazar, restaurant are nearby, once you're on the road by the tram line you reach Macdonald, or burger king in 5 minutes, Breakfast was included in our package but couldn't try it because stayed with kids and was lazy to wake up early - Room was clean and cosy , with facilities, you can make coffee tea or can grab drink from the small fridge with full stake of - free chocolate, drink etc , even they put new water bottles with after every cleaning service, I've very less interaction with the reception staff but i feel them polite and good -
syed shafqat hussain
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Julien
Sep 4, 2025
The place was OK but it's a bit expensive for what it really is. The staff doesn't really speak english. The breakfast is just OK, not a continental.
Good location.
However, do not trust them with tours, etc from the staff of this hotel. Also first and fourth floors were renovated. Second floor and third floors were in poor condition.
Excelente estancia. Muy cerca de todos los puntos principales. A unos metros está una estación de tranvía. El hotel sencillo pero bonito, el desayuno muy rico y abundante.
Mayra
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Claudia
Jul 14, 2025
Attenti al conto
Alla fine ho chiesto un late checkout (3 ore in più) e chiesto quanto sarebbe costato. Non mi hanno voluto informare dicendo che avrebbero chiesto che fosse gratuito alla direzione. Tuttavia, all’uscita hanno fatto pagare l’80% di un giorno pieno. Non mi è sembrato serio questo atteggiamento.
Otel temizlik anlamında gerçekten çok iyi fakat restaurat çok pahalı.
Tek kişilik odalar çok küçük ve arka kısıma bakıyor.
kahvaltısıda çok iyi
Genel anlamda lokasyon ve iş seyahatleri için çok iyi ben tekrar tercih edicem fakat bu sefer ön tarafa bakan büyük odalarda....
Wunderschönes Stadthotel. Alle gut erreichbar. Leckeres Frühstück. Alles in allem Super. Werde es wieder besuchen. War schon 3 mal Gast in diesem Haus,
Ein sehr schönes Stadthotel. Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Super Frühstück mit sehr leckerem Kaffee. Habe wieder gebucht. Werde dort Stammgast werden.
It gives me pleasure to write few words about Balin Hotel, very good location, historical sites are easily accessible. Everyone in the hotel from the front office to restaurant very hospitable.I highly recommend this hotel for families as well..
Minha terceira vê nesse hotel! Ótima localização! Perto do Grand bazar. Ótimos restaurantes ao redor! Só os funcionários do hotel que não falam inglês fluente e não
Entendem o que falamos.
Our stay wasnt that good as our room had no lights. We had to use the bathroom lights. Informed reception and nothing was done. On the description it says there will be bottles of cold water and an electric kettle in the room for teas and coffee but nothing was there. Dissapointed
Probably the most attentive, friendly, helpful staff I have ever seen in a hotel. The staff is extremely helpful and attentive to the guests needs. I love how charming the hotel is, but the best part was for sure the staff! The hotel is also located in a great area so people can explore the city walking or via the city trolley. I absolutely loved Istambul and I believe my experience was great and I know that had a lot to do with the wonderful hotel staff. They gave me ideas many times and told me what was the fastest, cheapest way to get around the city. My room was cleaned daily, and I appreciated my free water, with ice too! I was very impressed with my whole experience! Thank you Balin Hotel crew 😄👏
Verified traveler
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Valentina
Feb 17, 2019
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Excellent location, but it needs more cleaning.
We stayed for 3 nights. The location of the hotel is excelent, less than 2 minutes from Beyazit metro station. There is a mosque in front of the hotel, so if you need more silence, you can ask for a room in the back(no view). Beakfast was good, but you need to wake up early, 8AM is okay, 9 is too late. The hotel in general is in good condition, but it requires more cleaning and some small fixes . In the bathroom floor of the room that we stayed were small pieces of broken glass. The reception arranged to be cleaned on the following day, but it was dangerous as somebody could get a bad cut or worse. Overall we had good stay. 3.5/5
Mon avion a été annulé, certes je n’ai pas pris d’assurance vu que j’ai pris la chambre la veille et que j’étais sur d’y aller, je n’ai pas demandé un remboursement mais un report à ma nouvelle date d’arrivee Qu’on m’a refusé, une fois j’ai eu un cas similaire l’hotel Avait accepté de me laisser un solde créditeur chez eux. Je suis donc insatisfait de leur sens du commerce et de la satisfaction client surtout que je ne veux pas de remboursement . Merci à l’equipe Hôtels.com qui ont tenté d’arranger également le problème