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Arena Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with spa, near Blue Mosque

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Imperial Suite | View from room
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Superior Room Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
Immerse yourself in Istanbul's historic charm at Arena Hotel - Special Class. Start the day with a continental breakfast, then unwind with a treatment at the spa or explore nearby Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. With free WiFi, a library, and helpful staff on hand to ensure your stay is nothing short of unforgettable.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Theme park shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
$84 nightly
The total price is $94
Jun 13 - Jun 14
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Economy Double or Twin Room on the Basement Floor - No View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Economy Double or Twin Room on the Basement Floor - No View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Queen Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Room Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Superior Room Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Imperial Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Imperial Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Classic Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Kucukayasofya Mah., Sehit Mehmet Pasa yokusu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 33 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 63 min drive
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 14 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 16 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 7 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 7 min walk
  • Beyazit Station - 11 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Partners Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arch Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Turkish Cuisine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Warung Ibu Deden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ziya Baba Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Arena Hotel - Special Class

Arena Hotel - Special Class puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or aromatherapy, and Delight Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Cemberlitas Station is 7 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (TRY 150 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Offsite parking nearby (TRY 150 per day; reservations required)
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station shuttle*
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
    • Beach shuttle*
    • Shopping center shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1995
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Dining

Delight Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Delight Restaurant & Bar - Onsite pub. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 1400 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle, ferry terminal shuttle, and train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service to the beach, shopping center, and theme park is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Self parking costs TRY 150 per day
  • Parking is available nearby and costs TRY 150 per day (49 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number 8146

Also known as

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Arena Hotel Special Class Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions

Does Arena Hotel - Special Class offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Arena Hotel - Special Class 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Yes. Self parking costs TRY 150 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 1400 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Arena Hotel - Special Class and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a Turkish bath and spa services. Arena Hotel - Special Class also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Delight Restaurant.

What's the area around Arena Hotel - Special Class like?

Arena Hotel - Special Class is in Sultanahmet, a short 7-minute walk from Cemberlitas Station and 7 minutes' walk from Blue Mosque.

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Arena Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a wide variety of fresh and delicious options. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Friendly and helpful stuff, peaceful atmosphere, quiet and amazing place to stay both with friends and family. Close to public transportation and delicious Turkish food, Mosque Aya Sofia, Laleni, etc
2-night trip

10/10

I like Arena, caring staff, easy to get everywhere, a few min from Sultan Hamed square, definitely will stay there again
7-night trip

10/10

Nice stay and friendly staff. Great walkable area. Only issue was that the TV didn’t work but other than that we enjoyed our stay.
2-night trip

10/10

very friendly staff, great location, perfect breakfast. Safe and peace place. we would like go back again.
3-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff and great environments with surroundings!
4-night trip

10/10

Great staff, delicious breakfast with a wide selection of items.
11-night trip

10/10

Excellent hotel in historical place
3-night trip

10/10

It’s in convenient location. Room was spotless and comfortable. Very quiet. Breakfast was good including for some North American travellers such as eggs and sausages.
3-night trip

6/10

The staff was very friendly and helpful.
3-night trip

8/10

This is a very nice hotel -it was once a private home and is very quaint. The staff couldn't have been more helpful - both before we arrived with advice in email and when we were there.
4-night trip

8/10

The property was very clean,tidy and seemed qell run and efficient.
4-night trip

10/10

Great spot close to Sultanhmet Square. There is mosque quite close so you hear the call to prayer several times. We enjoyed but some may not. Would stay there again.
2-night trip

10/10

Location Beds were comfortable Wi-Fi
3-night trip

10/10

Good property
1-night trip

10/10

Breakfast and cleanliness were superb. The are is convenient but not recommended if you have knee problems otherwise the staff is amazing
1-night trip

10/10

Awesome hotel, extremely friendly staff and very safe. Close to everything. We love it and will go back.
10-night trip

10/10

Good area. Staff was friendly. Close to many great sites.
10-night trip

10/10

Adam I love this hotel, this is my second visit to Arena
5-night trip

10/10

It was great
5-night trip

10/10

Everyone there is so helpful and attentive, the rooms are besutiful, and its only a 10 minute walk in one direction to the Arasta Bazaar and maybe 15 to the Grand Bazaar with shopping and dining opportunities along the way.
6-night trip

10/10

Staff is very friendly. Rooms are ok and hotel is located walking distance from everything. But there were alot of constructions nearby. It was veri difficult to get uber.
3-night trip

8/10

Just great!
4-night trip

10/10

The hotel is very close to all the main attractions in the old city/sultanahmet area. 10 minutes or less walk to Ayasofia, Blue Mosque, Tokapi Palace and others. The staff was very helpful and friendly. If you have any questions or need anything, they were eager to help. The location and facilities were excellent. Rooms were clean and well serviced.
3-night trip

6/10

Good at all
3-night trip

10/10

Perfect stay. Very close to blue mosque and hagia sofia. Staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. They offered to book trips for us and gave recommendations on restaurants. Clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. Would stay again.
6-night trip