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Arena Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with a full-service spa, 7-minute walk to Blue Mosque

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Interior detail
Water view
Lobby sitting area
Imperial Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
Room amenity
Arena Hotel - Special Class places guests in Istanbul's historic district. Start your day with continental breakfast, then visit the spa or walk to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Enjoy free WiFi, a library, and helpful staff who make your stay memorable.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 18 sq m
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Comfort Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 0.1 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪My Terrace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chang Cheng - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Warung Ibu Deden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Garden 1897 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Arena Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Blue Mosque
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Arena Hotel - Special Class provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Indulge in a massage, aromatherapy, and reflexology at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Delight Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Limo/town car service, self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Meeting rooms, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Arena Hotel - Special Class include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (TRY 150 per day); reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (TRY 150 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Delight Restaurant
  • Delight Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

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
  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1400 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Self parking fee: TRY 150 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 150 per day (49 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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 8146

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Arena Hotel Special Class Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions

Is Arena Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Self parking is available for TRY 150 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Arena Hotel - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 1400 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arena Hotel - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Hagia Sophia is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away. Cemberlitas Station is 7 minutes by foot and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

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Arena Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 143 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location couldn't be better, room always kept clean, AC didnt work in first room so got upgraded to a better room. Staff spoke good english and always friendly. Well stocked buffet breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Power went out a couple times. Minor issues with breakfast. But generally a nice location with a nice room and good location. Very friendly staff too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice caring people.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel in historical place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shavkat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy place to stay

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Altan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great environments with surroundings!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 night stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a very good stay at the hotel. Comfortable rooms nice breakfast. Staff very helpful with everything. Next trip will stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area. Staff was friendly. Close to many great sites.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and cleanliness were superb. The are is convenient but not recommended if you have knee problems otherwise the staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Youliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not hesitate to book this hotel if you visiting Istanbul to explore the history of this place! Management and staff - excellent service! Wishing them all the best and hope to return back one day again! See you Istanbul and your wonderful people! Thank you for everything 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

My 3 nights in istanbul

Room was upgrated for having a gold membership card with hotels.com. clean hotel, rich breakfast for 4 stars, nice staff, location was a problem, noisy all day and night, far fom transportations and you need a taxi if you cant walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Samira

Disliked: Staff & service
I didn’t get good vibes from this hotel. I won’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rizwan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very rude, never seen smile on their faces. Receptionist as well as one of the cleaner Air conditioning is also very slow.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good location but needs a little bit of TLC

The room was just as shown in the photos - quite large but with a lot of furniture. The bed was pretty comfortable but the doona/duvet was too small for the bed, which was strange. The night manager, Suat, was lovely but the day manager was really grumpy and we felt we were really putting him out. The buffet breakfast was huge and there was so much traditional food on offer. The two gentlemen who ran the buffet were very sweet too. The cost of getting a car from the hotel to the airport was really high, and oddly, had to be paid to the desk manager in cash, so we opted to get our own taxi instead. And saved a lot of money. The hotel has obviously been in the same family for many years and that is commendable, and it’s in a great location but it is looking a bit tired I think.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very clean. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mónica Lizette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen hotel, excelente desayuno, cómodo y el personal muy amable y servicial
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito bom atendinento. Localização excelente, perto de diversos pontos turísticos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

helene Geneviève

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel est d'un calme Olympien, il a énormément de considération pour ses hôtes, ils nous donnent de bons conseils. Ils sont formidables
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos gustó muchísimo. Es un hotel cómodo, de buen precio, con muy buen desayuno y ubicado en una parte hermosa de la ciudad. Muy recomendado por la variedad de lugares a los que se puede ir caminando.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness
Todo estubo de 100 , volveria con gusto!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel vero amazing, The location is around a important monuments, service very good and restaurant is good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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