Shining Star Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square, Shining Star Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 423
AED 473 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Business Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of greenery, a balcony, and a desk with a TV and a mirror.

Connection Suite Room

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul, Shining Star Hotel is in the city center. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Ready for a night out? Consider Bomontiada and Volkswagen Arena. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Sengül Hamami Sk. 3, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • A tree-lined park pathway with benches and a sign indicating the Istanbul Museum of The History of Science and Technology in Islam.
    Gülhane Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • An interior with a reflective floor, large columns, and a central illuminated structure.
    Basilica Cistern
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station
    3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station
    6 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Değirmencioğlu Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Espressolab
    2 min walk
  • Adamar Hotel
    2 min walk
  • Maya's Corner Cafe
    1 min walk
  • THE MUST TURKISH RESTAURANT
    2 min walk

About this property

Shining Star Hotel

  • Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
  • A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, Shining Star Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Concierge services, a reception hall, and tour/ticket assistance
    • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
    • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Shining Star Hotel boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste
    • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and electric kettles

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shining Star Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shining Star Hotel?

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shining Star Hotel on 24 November 2026 start from AED 423, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Shining Star Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shining Star Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shining Star Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Shining Star Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet Square, and Gülhane Park. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are also within 10 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sultanahmet Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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

Shining Star Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good location, very clean and stuff willingness to help make this hotel five star!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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My family and I spent a great time at Shining Star Hotel. The room was awesome and comfortable, clean and the AC worked perfect. The staff is very kind and respectful. Definitely we recommend this Hotel. It is a 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel! We were pleasantly surprised by the ancient a Roman bath ruins under the hotel, which could be viewed through the glass floor! Hotel very clean. Staff friendly. The only thing that needs improvement is that in the guest room: the bathroom needs a couple of more hooks for hanging towels and some additional surface for guest’s own toiletries—- for this I’d suggest putting a small shelf or table by the sink— there’s certainly enough room in the bathroom for this. As it is, there’s no where to put in your personal things.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Close to everything. Clean and well maintained hotel. Staffs are very helpful. Would be better if theres a change in the menu for breakfast even every other day. Overall great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly, helpful staff, breakfast was great, had everything you need. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms impeccably clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel near the center of Istanbul, breakfast was good and the staff was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Newer hotel and quality + service excellent in ideal location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel is ideally situated close to Istanbul's main historical sites.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location! This hotel is not only located ideally, but it is clean and very comfortable. The staff is super nice and helpful. We stayed for 4 nights and we have absolutely nothing to complain about!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful experience staying at the Shining Star. Clean room, cleaned plus towels and supplies replenished daily, excellent breakfast buffet. Courteous staff. Also great location, a few minutes walking from most major touristic objectives in Sultanahmet, and a few minutes walking from the airport bus drop off/ pickup. Overall, great budget hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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People are very nice in the hotel. Well located, calm, good price for the 3 nights in Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location and friendly service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay and location

Perfect location, small but very clean rooms. Front desk service functional and efficient but not overly friendly. Free breakfast great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall very pleasant and friendly service. Great location with main attractions mins away
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay!

Great stay at Shining Star Hotel. Very well located, with a short walk to restaurants and the most popular sights. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good. The glass floors with a view of the underground ruins are really a treat and the bar area is beautifully finished and very atmospheric - although the wine and beer choice could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great location near Haiga Sofia, Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque. Room are clean and good breakfast. The road was being torn up out front so the lobbybwas a bit messy. Not the fault of hotel staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous experience darling...

Ideal location right in the centre. lovely helpful staff - keep up the excellent work.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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What a fabulous hotel! The staff are all outstanding - friendly, hospitable, professional - the breakfasts were excellent, the facilities were clean and spacious. There is really nothing i could find any fault in. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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..
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Shining Star Hotel offers a fantastic experience with its prime location and excellent service. Situated in the heart of Sultanahmet, it’s just a short walk from iconic attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. The rooms are cozy, clean, and well-equipped, providing a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring the city. The staff is welcoming and attentive, always ready to assist with any needs or offer recommendations for nearby restaurants and activities. The hotel’s breakfast, served with a variety of options, is a great way to start your day. With its perfect location, friendly atmosphere, and great value for money, Shining Star Hotel is an ideal choice for anyone visiting Istanbul. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities
Average property but you get what you pay for. Overnight stay is ok but for longer not great. Small rooms even though we had a family room. Beds not great. Hotel made it out as they was doing us a favour.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024