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Arena Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Blue Mosque

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Pub
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Room amenity
Lobby sitting area
Water view
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
2 bedrooms
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Superior Room Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Comfort Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Murphy Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Imperial Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
  • 39.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Classic Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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Kucukayasofya Mah., Sehit Mehmet Pasa yokusu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Partners Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arch Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Warung Ibu Deden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ziya Baba Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪My Terrace - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Arena Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Blue Mosque
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Arena Hotel - Special Class provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Indulge in a Swedish massage, aromatherapy and a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Delight Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, multilingual staff and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Arena Hotel - Special Class offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish

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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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (TRY 150 per day); reservations required
  • 24-hour return 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 centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (TRY 150 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are 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
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 8146

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arena Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 29 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arena Hotel - Special Class on 30 Jun, 2025 start from S$125.95, including 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.

How much is parking at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Self-parking is available for TRY 150 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arena Hotel - Special Class?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Arena Hotel - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 1400 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arena Hotel - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Hagia Sophia is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away. Cemberlitas Station is 7 minutes by foot and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

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Arena Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 129 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shavkat

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wenjing

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

lovely hotel

very friendly staff, great location, perfect breakfast. Safe and peace place. we would like go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Altan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great environments with surroundings!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, delicious breakfast with a wide selection of items.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

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

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel in historical place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Humera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean,tidy and seemed qell run and efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location Beds were comfortable Wi-Fi
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot close to Sultanhmet Square. There is mosque quite close so you hear the call to prayer several times. We enjoyed but some may not. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and cleanliness were superb. The are is convenient but not recommended if you have knee problems otherwise the staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Awesome hotel, extremely friendly staff and very safe. Close to everything. We love it and will go back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area. Staff was friendly. Close to many great sites.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adam I love this hotel, this is my second visit to Arena
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andries

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hyun-June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mohammad Nour

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good at all
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Youliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect

8/10 Good

Elias

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

My 3 nights in istanbul

Room was upgrated for having a gold membership card with hotels.com. clean hotel, rich breakfast for 4 stars, nice staff, location was a problem, noisy all day and night, far fom transportations and you need a taxi if you cant walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023