Arena Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with a full-service spa, 7-minute walk to Blue Mosque
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Interior detail
Lobby sitting area
Room amenity
Water view
Imperial Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Kucukayasofya Mah., Sehit Mehmet Pasa yokusu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica Cistern
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬
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Room options

Classic Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Murphy Bed

Imperial Suite

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Sultanahmet, Arena Hotel - Special Class is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. This 40-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

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
  • ‪Garden 1897 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chang Cheng - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arch Bistro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Arena Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with a full-service spa, 7-minute walk to Blue Mosque
Guests of Arena Hotel - Special Class enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. If you drive, self parking is TRY 150 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for TRY 1400 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a business center, a library, and express check-in.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Select Comfort beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, electric kettles, and laptop-compatible safes are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the shuttle service to and from the airport (available 24 hours) or the train station (fees apply). Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with offsite parking (reservations required).
Property Registration Number 8146

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Arena Hotel - Special Class offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arena Hotel - Special Class on Dec 2, 2025 start from $85.39, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Arena Hotel - Special Class?

This hotel is situated in Sultanahmet, just steps from Sultanahmet Square, and within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. You'll also find Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar less than a mile away.

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

Yes, parking is offered for TRY 150 per day.

Is a spa located at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, reflexology, and aromatherapy.

Does Arena Hotel - Special Class feature a casino at the property?

No, Arena Hotel - Special Class doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Arena Hotel - Special Class good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private indoor spa tubs.

Does Arena Hotel - Special Class have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Arena Hotel - Special Class serves free continental breakfast at Delight Restaurant each morning.

Will Arena Hotel - Special Class allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Arena Hotel - Special Class.

Are there connecting rooms at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Arena Hotel - Special Class?

The closest major airport to Arena Hotel - Special Class is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is 27.8 mi away (63 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 29.1 mi away (33-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea or garden views.

Does Arena Hotel - Special Class offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Arena Hotel - Special Class.