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Aruna Hotel

Hotel with a bar, 8-minute walk to Hagia Sophia

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Front of property
Lobby
Standard Dublex Annex Building | Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room Single Use | View from room
1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
Aruna Hotel in Sultanahmet Square offers a quiet retreat from Istanbul's energy. Relax in the garden or browse the library. Multilingual staff are praised for their helpfulness. Amenities include laundry services, tour assistance, and free coffee and tea in the lobby.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

2 Double Connecting Room with Turkish Bath

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for 2 Double Connecting Room with Private Bathroom

1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

2 Double Connecting Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Economy Double Room (Basement) | View from room

Economy Double Room (Basement)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Apartment Annex Building

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Select Comfort bed
  • 70 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Dublex Annex Building

1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Dublex Annex Building

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
5 bedrooms
Select Comfort bed
  • 110 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 11
  • 4 Large Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cankurtaran Mah. Ahirkapi Sok No:28, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 4 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sur Balık - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dubb Ethnic Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Balıkçı Sabahattin - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Aruna Hotel

Hotel near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Aruna Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and laundry services
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 24-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: TRY 450 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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

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 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 55.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 450 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 2500 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TRY 50 (one-way), (from 2 to 3 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 55.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1687

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aruna Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aruna Hotel?

Aruna Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Aruna Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Aruna Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Aruna Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 2500 per room applies.

Where is Aruna Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Aruna Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 473 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, excellent location for visiting the historical part of Istanbul. The staff is really nice and helpful, they not just give me advice of what to do in the cities but even help me with other travel aspects!! 100% recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sima

Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRANT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was older with all the little quirks of an older establishment. Our room was clean and comfy with a seating area and a coffee table. The air condioner worked great after a long day walking around. The location was awesome. 3 minute walk your are in the heart of old Istanbul without all the noise. The staff were helpful and very friendly all the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caroline

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

AVOID!!!!!! Filthy and disgusting - AWFUL!

Disgusting, cat urine everywhere, black mould in bathrooms, we couldn't even shower it was so dirty. The staff are very rude and unhelpful. AVOID!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Prachi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a decent neighborhood, not too far from Sultanahmet and all the tourist places. Breakfast was less than exciting and there was no room cleaning service for the 4 days I stayed. Not sure if I had to explicitly ask them for it. Overall, not bad for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zarzhnga

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great but that's about it! The property is very old and needs a lot of repairs. The lady at reception is VERY LOUD! They don't consider the time and when people are sleeping. She would be yelling at 1am . We asked several times for our rooms tvs to be fixed but that never happened. I really wish I had read the reviews before booking. I would pay a bit more and get a better hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

very bad choice

they didn't clean room bad place difficult to move very bad breakfast not buffet just plates we didn't eat. tables not clean . air-condition. tv. bar. not working furniture not repaired
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

john

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
On arrival the rooms that we booked were not available, we were given different accommodation at nearby hotel, the accommodation was dirty, old furniture, mouldy bathroom, next day we got told we have to be moved again as the accommodation is booked, we were given another place a small apartment that was in worse condition then the first one, and we didn't have any saying on where they are moving us. we booked to rooms in Aruna hotel not moving every day in different accommodation, we chose Aruna hotel on the base of 4 stars, but our accommodation was not even 2 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Karim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avec ma femme nous avions reservé 5 nuits, mais nous avons fuit après 1 nuit. Nous avons contacté Expedia et leur avons partagé les photos horribles de la chambre afin d'obtenir un changemenr d'hotel et un remboursement. Expedia a appelé l'hotel, mais rien n'a changé. Nous avons donc passé 1 nuit. Mes mots pour décrire cet hotel : Horrible, honteux scandaleux. Un cauchemard. Aucun intimité, pas de rideaux, pas de chasse d'eau, des travaux toute la journée, la clim qui coule qur nos têtes dans la chambre, pas de savon pour nous laver. Cet hotel devrait fermer ses portes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Habitación amplia. Baño recién reformado. Muy cerca de la mezquita azul. Zona con tiendas, restaurantes.....
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SELIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

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

Deceitful and Disgusting

DO NOT STAY HERE!! I have no idea how this place has so many good reviews, it is utterly horrible and disgusting. Our room was filthy, had exposed wiring, and bugs crawling all over the room. We were in the basement room and the room had 0 privacy. The door was basically in the main dining room for all the staff members and guests and it had horrible street noise. We were supposed to stay for 3 nights but after one night of zero sleep and feeling utterly disgusted, we left. Only one person of the staff spoke any English (even though the listing mentions fluent English staff). Normally I am completely understanding about this but when the condition of the room/hotel is so bad that we can’t communicate to any staff even through google translate it was incredibly frustrating. The “beautiful court yard” showed in the pictures of this place does not exist, the courtyard instead is full of construction materials and other debris. The elevator is also broken and the bathroom is filthy with jagged pieces of tile, mold, and stains all over the bathtub. I can’t tell you how horrible our experience was. Please, save yourself a terrible time and book a room anywhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRANT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What can I say. Its old, its quant, its in an old part of the city. Its right near all the hot tourist sites (Mosque Bazaar etc.) Motorcycle friendly,Staff were always ready to help. The price is very reasonable. We loved it and made sure we could stay there again. (Our second time)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The only bright spot of this hotel is its staff and central location. Very poor condition at all. Broken furniture, and light fixtures as well as leaking showerhead.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked it before 2 weeks and I always asked about if the wifi and is my room clean and they told me yes but when I arrived there I surprised they took me down with dirty smile and no signal no wifi and my room inside the place where they eat so I always hearing voices and no even clean I don't recommend this hotel never
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Taslim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room bathroom was clogged and it took 6 days for staff to respond to this repair. The room heater was nit working. The general response was drab.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent staff Old decor Needs refurbishment Friendly staff Everything needs replacing
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Güzel bir konaklamaydı

3 yatak dediler 2 tane 2 kişilik vardı ama bunun dışında gerek çalışanlar gerek odanın durumu her şey iyiydi
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fethi

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

Confortable Friendly staff

Confortable Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall okay, staff were great!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kivanc

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

Kıvanç

Harika bir yer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Angelo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Imprevisto piacevole

Nonostante da Aruna siamo stati mandati in una l'atro hotel, abbiamo trovato un proprietario disponibile e amichevole. Il resto nella norma.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nazim

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

memnuniyet

çalışanları güler yüzlü yardım severdiler. odamızdan da otelin çevresinden de memnun kaldık
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If i ever come to Istanbul ever again this is my go to place, i love the atmosphere, the staff the cleanliness is next level. 10/10 My favourite place to stay in Istanbul
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sima

Liked: Amenities
Value for your money, you get what you’ve paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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