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Arven Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 5-minute walk to Blue Mosque

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Arven Hotel puts travelers in the heart of Istanbul's historic district, just minutes from Hagia Sophia and the bustling Grand Bazaar. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while the helpful staff offers luggage storage, allowing more time to explore the surrounding landmarks.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Economy Double Room, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Economy Double Room, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Triple Room Basement Floor | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Economy Triple Room Basement Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Kucukayasofya Mah Cayiroglu Sk No: 06, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 11 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Çatladıkapı Sosyal Tesisleri - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seatanbul Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Art Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Korean Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Şirvan Sofrası - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Arven Hotel

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
Close to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Arven Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Arven Hotel feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • 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 noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Breakfast Included rate plans receive a voucher for breakfast at a nearby partner property, located 100 meters away.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 39 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0214

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Arven Boutique Hotel Istanbul
Arven Boutique Istanbul
Arven Boutique
Arven Hotel Hotel
Arven Hotel Istanbul
Arven Boutique Hotel
Arven Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Arven Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Arven Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Arven Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Arven Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 39 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arven Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Little Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus are also within 10 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Arven Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 425 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

S M Ziaul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was really wonderful place specially staff was so friendly. Adham, Can and Maher were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a very quite area and very close to the main attractions in Sultanahmet.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay en Istanbul. Safe, good accommodation, staff people so nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iuliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice tidy no-frills hotel. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean excellent host would recommend to anyone who is looking to come to Turkey. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muzaffar

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

Amazing

Amazing boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are deceiving, It feels like a prisión, we asked for two beds and they were so narrow that I almost fell down the bed when sleeping. There were not such as restaurant in the property for breakfast, we bought breakfast and we have to go another worse hotel and climb up 5 floors to have a very Turkish breakfast, only have boiled eggs that we like. For being in such as turist location and guests paying for it should have a better menu.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

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

Good!

Very good for its price! Good location for turist. It is better to book with breakfast included because there is no any good place to breakfast close to hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdul Fahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hikmat the concierge, reception staff and manager was perfect, polite, considerate, very professional indeed. All our basic needs were fulfilled.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for those on limited budget. Awesome ovation walking distance from all Main attractions (around 10 minutes) from haggia Sofia, blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, tram, Sultan Ahmet square, grand bazaar. artsar. Bazaar, Turkish Hammans. Manager and staff very friendly and can organise tours for you. Very safe and meets basic needs. Not 5 star but worth the money as a budget accommodation. Close to Bosphorus as well - literally 3 minutes and can walk along the ocean to eminouniu
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good deal

Excellent location but also noisy. Room condition and cleaning so-so but the staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ali Haider

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too much dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

IAN ROBERT

Liked: Staff & service
Having read previous reviews, we were a bit nervous about arriving. However, for the price we paid (£25 per night) it was a reasonable hotel. Clean sheets and bathroom was clean. Staff were excellent and went above and beyond to assist us with an excursion we booked via them. Sound proofing is awful. You will constantly be woken up by people coming in and out as there is no sound proofing. It's like an echo chamber. Location is amazing. 5 min walk to Blue mosque etc. Overall, for the price, decent stay. If they invested in sound proofing it would be an excellent hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matef

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad for Every thing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Fevzi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From reception step down to ,on the ground floor with the dirty balconies no view and very old building. Not the value for this price feel like being ripped offAnd I have asked for a change the room they said they haven’t got any free room either I have to stay or move out without claiming back any money that put me off
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Abed

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very bad experience

Don't be fooled by the reviews nor the photos, the photos were taken when the hotel was new, we went there I booked 3 nights, we arrived at 2 am and the room was not as shown, the furniture is old and overused, the sheets were not as clean as they should be and the floor was sticky, I checked out next morning and the guy was telling me we can clean the room, but shouldn't it be cleaned before you bring people in? Anyway the whole experience was very bad, and I totally Dont recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Miryam Dafne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very near the blue mosque therefore you can catch a taxi from the airport which should be around 500TRY or catch the metro and tram then if you don't have internet download maps.me and walk to the hotel. The housekeeping was "cleaning " but leaving all the trash in a corner... The water was coming out from the shower and they didn't care about it... If you find water to drink on your way better bring it along with you since they don't provide you water... They use mattress protector as a bed sheet which we highlight but they didn't understand please don't book transportation with them they will want to charge you 40 EUR.. it's easier as I mentioned before... There is no breakfast it is a very small hotel it is like a house
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Ronaldus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Het hotel is gemoedelijk met vriendelijk personeel. Ontbijten deden we bij Asmali. Dat hotel kennen we en was ook prima, gezellig. Een aanrader om tee verblijven in Sultanahmet.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, staff was good, but mismanaged in breakfast. No refills.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft bietet ein sehr gutes Preis Leistungsverhältnis. Ist sehr gut gelegen. Personal ist sehr kompetent und freundlich! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anusriti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk! lots of help and recommendation's, highly recommend this hotel to explore around istanbul
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place in old Istambul.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personal amigable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by this budget-friendly hotel in Istanbul. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful, even arranging a seamless airport drop-off. The room was no-frills but impeccably clean and had all the basic amenities, including A/C. The location is perfect—it's centrally located and within easy walking distance to major attractions, restaurants, and shopping in a safe area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lo mejor del alojamiento es la ubicación, en pleno centro de sultanahmet y muy cerca de paradas de bus, tranvía y del bus del aeropuerto. El personal muy educado y agradable. Las instalaciones son normales, pero está todo muy limpio.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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