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Avicenna Hotel - Special Class

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Breakfast, lunch and brunch served
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Reception
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Mimar Mehmet Aga Cad., Amiral Tafdil Sok. Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Single Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Avicenna Hotel - Special Class

This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, concierge services and dry cleaning.
Avicenna Hotel - Special Class offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
With your stay at Avicenna Hotel - Special Class, you're connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from Sultanahmet Square. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy Turkish cuisine and ocean views while dining at Mekan Avicenna
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Mosaic Museum and 6 minutes on foot from Hagia Sophia
  • Airport, railway station and ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Avicenna Hotel - Special Class. An area shuttle within 500 metres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. A complete renovation of Avicenna Hotel - Special Class was completed in February 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Istanbul hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Mekan Avicenna – Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specialises in Turkish cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 500 metres
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Mekan Avicenna

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - February 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 80.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 80.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Avicenna Hotel - Special Class offers transfers from the ferry terminal and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 10212

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Avicenna Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 637 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

zara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Mariam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small boutique hotel, very friendly staff and nice rooftop
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I especially liked how convenient the Hotel was to the major sites in Istanbul. The Staff was always friendly and helpful. The breakfast was amazing. And the view from the restaurant for dinner was incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovley stay here, reception staff so friendly and approachable, went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and were catered for. The location is very good, not far at all from many restaurants and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, varied breakfast, good quality/price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room with a wondeeful view and breakfast!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although there were problems getting into our rooms initially, and we had to spend the night in other hotels, the end result was a discounted stay, and the staff was accommodating to take care of us. The area is convenient to explore the historic city center, and was clean and comfortable. The staff were also very supportive in setting up airport transfers for us, and even made reservations at a local hammam and provided transport to that as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ROXSANA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was near all amenities and tram
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall I like the place-view from Terrace is amazing! Spend your evening in romantic atmosphere of charming breeze from the sea,music and good food! But rooms haven’t been renovated for long time,the standard rooms are very small,bathrooms are very cramped. The beds were very uncomfortable and small But everything compensate with nice staff,good breakfast and location-5min away from beautiful square with mosques. Hotel located in very quiet place. We might come back,but take bigger room.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Naz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a few issues but hotel staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Is good.
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely terrace restaurant on the top floor that was not particularly well advertised and therefore quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at 4 hotels in Türkiye due to travel and Avecinna was by far the best. The breakfast’s were delicious and well presented. The front desk was helpful, kind, and accommodating. The concierge by the name of Bilal was especially helpful and extended himself far beyond what was expected. We thank Avicenna for a delightful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Suhamet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Topper se you next time
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Nurullah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very good location. Not a great service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is now my third time at this hotel and it’s huge attraction is its situation so close to to the historical centre. As I get older I regret that it has no lift, but in all other respects it met my needs very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nizar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although I rank Avicenna a s a good hotel, it is not suitable for the elderly unless they are assured of a room on the ground floor as there are no lifts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Emilie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
bathroom very old
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ramadan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean but old
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aliaksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is close to many local attractions, muzeums, squares, parks, and winding streets with historical buildings, and Byzantine walls and ruins. Tgere are a lot of restaurants and shops here, too. Yet, many looked tourist traps to me: the quality was good, but you would get better deals, if you went farther to the north-east, or even visit the Asian part.The vicinity of the Murmur sea, seaside views, and the trail to Eminönü is another advantage. We explored the majority of those sites and attractions on foot. Daily breakfast options at the hotel were diverse and tasty under Zalifeh's supervision. The rooms are rather small, a little worn, but are cleaned daily -- sufficient to spend the night-time. Aziz's keen sense of humour kept everyone energized and in good mood. The staff are very hospitable, polite, and eager to provide assistance. Aziz and hotel manager, Elif, helped a lot in communication when the transfer company failed to arrive at the proper location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Tasnim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting hotel. Not clean, rubbish customer service. Definitely not a 4 star hotel. Horrible. Don't even keep this hotel as an option to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Qaysar

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really dirty and horrible hotel. Would not recommend to use this hotel for pets let alone for human beings. Yellow water coming from bathroom basin and toilet and shower. Floors to the hotel room were sticky and dirty.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Moustafa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room isn’t clean and toilet is so close to the sink No adult person can seat on it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Emrah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is not clean and dusty we have checked in and went to the room was no clean at all so we had to request to change our room second is that okay but it was not clean. I would not go back to this hotel again and I wouldn’t recommend