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Arena Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with a full-service spa, 7-minute walk to Blue Mosque

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Arena Hotel - Special Class places guests in Istanbul's historic district. Start your day with continental breakfast, then visit the spa or walk to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Enjoy free WiFi, a library, and helpful staff who make your stay memorable.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is RM308
RM345 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

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Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Classic Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Triple Room

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

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 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Murphy Bed

View all photos for Imperial Suite

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Imperial Suite

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Queen Suite

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

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
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

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
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

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
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

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
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room Sea View

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

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
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
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

  • ‪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 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, a body treatment and reflexology 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, a porter/bellboy and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe 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

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

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 1 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arena Hotel - Special Class on 2 Dec 2025 start from RM 308.12, 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.

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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