Arena Hotel - Special Class

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Room amenity
Buffet
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View | Balcony view
Queen Suite  | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Kucukayasofya Mah., Sehit Mehmet Pasa yokusu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Murphy Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Imperial Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Arena Hotel - Special Class

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, spa services and 24-hour room service.
Arena Hotel - Special Class offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Arena Hotel - Special Class. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sultanahmet Square. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Treat yourself to massages, facials or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern
  • Airport, railway station and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Arena Hotel - Special Class offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Spa services, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Arena Hotel - Special Class. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a beach shuttle and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Delight Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Delight Restaurant & Bar – On-site pub. Open selected days.
24-hour room service is available.

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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arena Hotel - Special Class

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Arena Hotel - Special Class offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 8146

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Arena Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 154 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel vero amazing, The location is around a important monuments, service very good and restaurant is good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very clean. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ranah

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a very good stay at the hotel. Comfortable rooms nice breakfast. Staff very helpful with everything. Next trip will stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Humera

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice caring people.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like Arena, caring staff, easy to get everywhere, a few min from Sultan Hamed square, definitely will stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone there is so helpful and attentive, the rooms are besutiful, and its only a 10 minute walk in one direction to the Arasta Bazaar and maybe 15 to the Grand Bazaar with shopping and dining opportunities along the way.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Gave us a great ride to airport. Dont like bathroom light & fan go on together. Noisy. A/C was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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