With a stay at Arena Hotel - Special Class, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. .This spa hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hagia Sophia.
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
Cemberlitas Station - 7 min walk
Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
Istanbul Airport (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 with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Blue Mosque
Arena Hotel - Special Class offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature 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 hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.
Grab a bite to eat at Delight Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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 - Onsite pub. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.
Languages
English, Russian, Turkish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking available (TRY 150 per day); reservations required
24-hour roundtrip 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 center shuttle (surcharge)
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Self parking on site (TRY 150 per day)
Limited onsite 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 center
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
Elevator
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 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 available
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
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
Property payment types
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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards
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
Arena Hotel Special Class
Arena Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Arena Special Class
Arena Special Class Istanbul
Arena Hotel Special Class
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Arena Hotel - Special Class Hotel
Arena Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
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Arena Hotel - Special Class Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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.
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.
The room was just as shown in the photos - quite large but with a lot of furniture.
The bed was pretty comfortable but the doona/duvet was too small for the bed, which was strange.
The night manager, Suat, was lovely but the day manager was really grumpy and we felt we were really putting him out.
The buffet breakfast was huge and there was so much traditional food on offer.
The two gentlemen who ran the buffet were very sweet too.
The cost of getting a car from the hotel to the airport was really high, and oddly, had to be paid to the desk manager in cash, so we opted to get our own taxi instead. And saved a lot of money.
The hotel has obviously been in the same family for many years and that is commendable, and it’s in a great location but it is looking a bit tired I think.
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.
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 🙏
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.
Perfect stay. Very close to blue mosque and hagia sofia. Staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. They offered to book trips for us and gave recommendations on restaurants. Clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. Would stay again.