Arena Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with restaurant, near Blue Mosque

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Arena Hotel - Special Class puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Delight Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Cemberlitas Station is 7 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
$94
The current price is $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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A hotel room with a sofa, a television, a desk with a lamp, a bed with a green bedspread, and a decorative vase with flowers.

Imperial Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a minibar.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a bench, a wardrobe, and a shower area.

Queen Suite

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

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

Family Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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 - 0.2 km
  • Little Hagia Sophia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 47 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 63 min drive
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 14 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 16 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 7 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 7 min walk
  • Beyazit Station - 11 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Art Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buhara 93 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arch Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Garden 1897 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪dubb Kebab Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Arena Hotel - Special Class

  • Arena Hotel - Special Class puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Delight Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Cemberlitas Station is 7 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (TRY 150 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Offsite parking nearby (TRY 150 per day; reservations required)

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station shuttle*
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
    • Beach shuttle*
    • Shopping center shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Arena Hotel - Special Class Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, varied, and plentiful with a wide selection of items. (18 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offered a huge and delicious buffet breakfast with a wide variety of traditional food options. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel vero amazing, The location is around a important monuments, service very good and restaurant is good
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel in historical place
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10/10 Exceptional

We booked a deluxe room with balcony. We were so happy with it! We had a full view of the sea, right where the Bosphorus meets the Marmara Sea. Lovely spot to enjoy the sun in April. Breakfast was very good, too.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, delicious breakfast with a wide selection of items.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and great environments with surroundings!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Very clean. Would stay here again
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6/10 Good

The staff was very friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

lovely hotel

very friendly staff, great location, perfect breakfast. Safe and peace place. we would like go back again.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good area. Staff was friendly. Close to many great sites.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, very close to everything. Staff was super helpful and enjoyed our stay. We were able to walk everywhere from the hotel or close to the metro for our longer excursions. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

I like Arena, caring staff, easy to get everywhere, a few min from Sultan Hamed square, definitely will stay there again
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The breakfast was excellent, offering a wide variety of fresh and delicious options. The staff was incredibly friendly and always ready to help, making the experience even more enjoyable. The location was perfect—close to multiple shops and restaurants, making it easy to explore the area. Highly recommend for a comfortable and convenient stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

The property was very clean,tidy and seemed qell run and efficient.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Awesome hotel, extremely friendly staff and very safe. Close to everything. We love it and will go back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast and cleanliness were superb. The are is convenient but not recommended if you have knee problems otherwise the staff is amazing
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8/10 Very good

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is very close to all the main attractions in the old city/sultanahmet area. 10 minutes or less walk to Ayasofia, Blue Mosque, Tokapi Palace and others. The staff was very helpful and friendly. If you have any questions or need anything, they were eager to help. The location and facilities were excellent. Rooms were clean and well serviced.
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10/10 Exceptional

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 🙏
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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4/10 Fair

Not as per photos

It as very disappointed to see that the room and common areas are not at all the same as shown in the pictures shared in hotels.com. Breakfast is not great quality and do have some varieties. The staff are fine and polite. Overall the building is old and shabby.