The Million Stone Hotel Special Class, IstanbulThe Million Stone Hotel Special Class in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 115 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $140 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Million Stone Hotel Special Class is a four-star hotel situated in the Sultanahmet district. It sits next to the Basilica Cistern and is within walking distance of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. The property serves leisure and business travellers, offering a restaurant, a bar, and a sauna. Rooms feature modern interiors, minibars, and televisions. While the location is central for sightseeing, some guest rooms have limited floor space for luggage and movement. The hotel provides breakfast and a children's play area for families.What stands out

Close to major historic sites

On-site sauna and restaurant

Near public transport links

Watch out for

Small room floor space

Property shows some wear

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