Immerse yourself in Istanbul's historic charm at Arena Hotel - Special Class. Start the day with a continental breakfast, then unwind with a treatment at the spa or explore nearby Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. With free WiFi, a library, and helpful staff on hand to ensure your stay is nothing short of unforgettable.
VIP Access
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Bar
Parking available
Connecting rooms available
Non-smoking
Main amenities
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Self parking
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
Beach shuttle
Theme park shuttle
Feel at home
Children stay free
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Daily housekeeping
The current price is £50
£50
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Room options
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Economy Double or Twin Room on the Basement Floor - No View
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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Family Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
40 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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Queen Suite
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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Superior Room Sea View
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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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View
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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Comfort Double or Twin Room
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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Triple Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
28 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 1 Single Murphy Bed
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Imperial Suite
Highlights
Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
39.9 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Kucukayasofya Mah., Sehit Mehmet Pasa yokusu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
What's nearby
Sultanahmet Square - 2 min walk
Blue Mosque - 7 min walk
Basilica Cistern - 9 min walk
Hagia Sophia - 11 min walk
Grand Bazaar - 12 min walk
Getting around
Istanbul (IST) - 33 min drive
Sabiha Gokcen International 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 pickup (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
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
Arena Hotel - Special Class puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials or aromatherapy, and Delight Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Cemberlitas Station is 7 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.
Languages
English, Russian, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
40 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
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
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
On-site self-parking (TRY 150 per day)
On-site parking is limited
Off-site parking nearby (TRY 150 per day; booking required)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Train station shuttle*
Cruise terminal shuttle*
Ferry terminal shuttle*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Beach shuttle*
Shopping centre shuttle*
Theme park shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1995
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Library
Full-service spa
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Selected Comfort mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Local maps
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 1400 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 6)
Cruise ship terminal shuttle, ferry terminal shuttle and train station pick-up services are offered for an extra charge
Local area shuttle service to the beach, shopping centre and theme park is offered for an extra charge
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Parking
Self-parking costs TRY 150 per day
Parking is available nearby and costs TRY 150 per day (49 ft away)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 8146
Also known as
Arena Hotel Special Class
Arena Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Arena Special Class
Arena Special Class Istanbul
Arena Hotel Special Class
Arena Special Class Istanbul
Arena Hotel - Special Class Hotel
Arena Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
Arena Hotel - Special Class Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Does Arena Hotel - Special Class offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Arena Hotel - Special Class does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Arena Hotel - Special Class?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Arena Hotel - Special Class?
Yes. Self-parking costs TRY 150 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Arena Hotel - Special Class?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 1400 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Arena Hotel - Special Class?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Arena Hotel - Special Class and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a Turkish bath and spa services. Arena Hotel - Special Class also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Arena Hotel - Special Class?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Delight Restaurant.
What's the area around Arena Hotel - Special Class like?
Arena Hotel - Special Class is in Sultanahmet, a short 7-minute walk from Cemberlitas Station and 7 minutes' walk from Blue Mosque.
Arena Hotel - Special Class Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
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.
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
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
Shavkat
Shavkat, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Nov 2024
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.
Naomi
Naomi, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2024
lovely hotel
very friendly staff, great location, perfect breakfast. Safe and peace place. we would like go back again.
Wenjing
Wenjing, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Oct 2024
The property was very clean,tidy and seemed qell run and efficient.
Alan
Alan, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
22 Oct 2024
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Oct 2024
Katharine
Katharine, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Oct 2024
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.
Sue
Sue, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Oct 2024
Dave
Dave, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Sept 2024
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.
CHRISTINE
CHRISTINE, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sept 2024
Katsiaryna
Katsiaryna, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
12 Aug 2024
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Humera
Humera, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
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.
Muhammad
Muhammad, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Aug 2024
Friendly staff and great environments with surroundings!
Altan
Altan, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
Good property
Vishal
Vishal, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 Jul 2024
Abdelilah
Abdelilah, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2024
Breakfast and cleanliness were superb. The are is convenient but not recommended if you have knee problems otherwise the staff is amazing
Eugenia
Eugenia, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jun 2024
Excellent
Awesome hotel, extremely friendly staff and very safe. Close to everything. We love it and will go back.
Verified traveller
10-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jun 2024
Qazi Sadeq ur
Qazi Sadeq ur, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2024
Great staff, delicious breakfast with a wide selection of items.