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Aruna Hotel

Travelers find a peaceful haven in the bustling heart of Istanbul, where attentive staff members help plan explorations of nearby ancient landmarks

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Double Connecting Room with Turkish Bath

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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2 Double Connecting Room with Private Bathroom

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Economy Double Room (Basement)

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment Annex Building

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Dublex Annex Building

  • Sea view
  • 110 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 4 Large Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Aruna Hotel is near a metro station. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Sultanahmet Square and Topkapi Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Cankurtaran Mah. Ahirkapi Sok No:28, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus featuring a monument, a bay or harbor and a bridge
    Bosphorus
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious elements
    Blue Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
    Basilica Cistern
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sur Balık
    6 min walk
  • Akbıyık Fish House
    3 min walk
  • Turgut Pide Kebap
    3 min walk
  • Balıkçı Sabahattin
    3 min walk
  • Cafe Society
    4 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 computer station, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aruna Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 493 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

elyes

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Honestly, it was disappointing. The room was extremely small, barely enough space for one double bed and a tiny wardrobe. The bed itself was broken, and the mattress was stiff, uneven, and very uncomfortable. To make things worse, the room was full of ants. There were no curtains, so the street lights kept the room bright all night. On the positive side, the receptionist was very kind, spoke perfect English, and tried her best to help us. The hotel was also located in a nice neighborhood in Sultanahmet, close to public transportation
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is offered in a lot a short distance from hotel. Staff if bilingual, helpful and very friendly. This is my go to spot when staying in Istanbul. Great little place !!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

Very satisfied

Clean and cosy, affordable and close to Hagia Sofia by foot The staff speak good English and Russian
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asif

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

Good

Hi guys, Nice hotel, Good location, near blue Mosque and lots of restaurants and shopping area. Good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

BULENT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Budget friendly, Perfect location!

I received a good service in terms of price-performance. Given how cheap it was, I should be fair about the quality and service, which is very important. They didn’t charge me for the six cups of coffee I had. It's budget-friendly and located very close to the heart of Istanbul, so I recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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4/10 Poor

Dane

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid for a king bed at the hotel, got a room with three smaller beds in a building behind the hotel. Came back on the third day to a guy in our room. The reception worker was nice, and the location was excellent. However, I also got mildly electrocuted in the shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mizanur

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is not a 4 star hotel, more like a 2 star at most. The staff are friendly and helpfull. That is the only positive thing. The building is very old, and the over all standard is not even close to a 3 star hotel. Don't know how they can call it a 4 star hotel. The worst was the experiance of the airport transfer. I booked and prepaid for hotel transfer at 06:00 in the morning. The taxi came 45 minutes late. I allmost missed the flight. I never got any explain for the reason, but I think they forgot to call the taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deepan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karthikraja

Liked: Cleanliness
Booked a simple room, but they provided three bedded attic. Need to climb 3 floors and no lift. But room was clean , offered great view, working Airconditioner
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic holiday

Very helpful staff and a pleasant stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall okay, staff were great!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff they were very helpful with everything including transportation, and Tours! Great location!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
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6/10 Okay

Clare

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

8/10 Good

SELIM

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

8/10 Good

Sima

Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sima

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

8/10 Good

samer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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