"Convenient locaiton, restaurants nearby and near Gulhane Tram station (150m)"
Situated near a market and a bazaar, and a 10-minute ride from Dolmabahce Palace, the elegant Orient Express & Spa By Orka Hotels Istanbul offers 65 rooms a 7-minute walk from Islam Science and Technology Museum. Including a swimming pool along with a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room, and a plunge pool, this 3-star hotel is located in the Old City Sultanahmet district near an underground station.
The Orient Express & Spa By Orka Hotels lies in the very heart of Istanbul, only a short drive from Basilica Cistern. The elegant property is a mere 5 minutes on foot from Marmaray Sirkeci and 45 km from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Sea of Marmara, which is 5 minutes away by car. There is the ornate 16th-century Suleymaniye Mosque 18 minutes' walk away, while Havatas transfer bus station just a minute's drive from Orient Express & Spa By Orka Hotels.
All of the well-appointed rooms are complete with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini-bar, and some of them include a French balcony and a sitting area. Furnished with a work desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. The private bathrooms feature a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with comforts such as a hair dryer and bath sheets. Guests will enjoy nice views of the courtyard.
The restaurant of the Orient Express & Spa By Orka Hotels Istanbul offers a rich executive breakfast. There is an à la carte restaurant with a spacious terrace. The restaurant serves Mexican cuisine for lunch and dinner. The on-site bar features karaoke and a TV. The bar area includes a lounge. For Mediterranean cuisine, try Le Safran restaurant which is 5 minutes' walk away.
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7.6
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Free Wi-Fi in rooms
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Shuttle service
Paid airport shuttle
Sports & entertainments
Diving
Snorkelling
Cycling
Fishing
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Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Currency exchange
Hairdresser
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Outdoor dining area
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet
Leisure facilities
Plunge pool
Indoor swimming pool
Karaoke
Live entertainment
Night club
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Turkish bath
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Open-air bath
Public Bath
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Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
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Air conditioning
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Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
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Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Parquet floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
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Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Pets
No pets allowed
7.6
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Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
150 m
Hagia Irene
550 m
Gulhane istasyonu
150 m
Railway Museum
350 m
Topkapi Palace
550 m
Blue Mosque
900 m
Gulhane Park
250 m
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International
44 km
Train stations
Sultanahmet Tram Station
600 m
7.6
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All of the well-appointed rooms are complete with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini-bar, and some of them include a French balcony and a sitting area. Furnished with a work desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. The private bathrooms feature a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with comforts such as a hair dryer and bath sheets. Guests will enjoy nice views of the courtyard.
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Chris
2024-06-19
9/10
Booked twin/double room, had a really great stay for great holidays . The hotel was in a very central setting right in the center of the tourist attractions of the city.
Robert
2024-04-24
8/10
Absolutely charming place with clean facilities.
Harry
2024-03-25
9/10
The room of place was tastefully decorated and brand-new with minimal storage space. The location was unbeatable, we were near a tram station. It took us 15 minutes on foot to get to the downtown.
Louis
2024-03-05
9/10
Reasonably priced hotel in a central location close to many attractions in old town. Situated only 1 km from Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami. Bright twin/double room with a fridge as well as a king size bed.
Alexander
2024-03-01
9/10
Perfect location - near to tram and metro and all the local sites, the Blue Mosque and the impressive Cistern which is well worth a visit, and nice resturants and dessert shops. Again, walking distance to a victorian museum.
John
2024-02-04
9/10
Beautifully decorated rooms provided with double standard bed and a bath plus a couch.
Charles
2024-01-19
8/10
This accommodation had a central setting close to all main attractions.
Andy
2024-01-14
7/10
It boasts a magnificent and perfect location; close enough to highlights, all main tourist spots and the major attractions. Make sure you stay in the standard room with a king size bed and minimal storage space.
Eileen
2023-12-24
9/10
All in all everything was really good, had a very very good stay for great holidays . The hotel had amazing, stunning location, we where minutes away from a tram station.
Andrew
2023-12-23
7/10
The hotel's location was central, too close to tram. Also, Saint Mary's Cathedral was situated on the doorstep. The room was nicely decorated, had big private bathroom. The view here was magnificent.
Henry
2023-12-22
8/10
We liked it. Generally everything was really good. We had brand-new and perfect room with hypoallergenic pillows and feather pillows. The location was excellent and absolutely perfect, just a walking distance from a public bath. The hotel was an ideal place for enjoying a main touristic area.
Robert
2023-12-20
7/10
The property has a magnificent location, very close to the center of the city and the impressive Cistern which is well worth a visit.
Alan
2023-12-10
8/10
Magnificent, nice location in Old City Sultanahmet district just off the city main attractions and best museums, Golden Horn.
John
2023-12-05
9/10
This was a reasonably priced hotel with a central location near all the main sights. They gave a twin/double room with good warm shower, soundproofing and a bath tub as we booked.
Alexander
2023-11-30
8/10
Early check-in and late check-out, really helpful staff. Brand-new and perfect room with nice view as well as a couch. Breakfast with all the expected dishes. Stunning good location, near the Gulhane park. And a 10-minute walk from Basilica Cistern.
Peter
2023-11-12
8/10
Tastefully decorated and well-equipped rooms with breathtaking city view. The location perfect and excellent in the entire district by far.
Jay
2023-10-25
5/10
The hotel's location was magnificent, close to tram stop with a market and gift shops within walking distance. I really enjoyed the very comfy bed and the standard queen room. Exceptional service, although a few employees were very unhelpful.
The bathroom was very small.
Chris
2023-10-12
5/10
Chilled-out base for discovering Istanbul with extremely helpful and very amiable staff at reception desk. The city view and beautifully decorated room. Coffee and a balcony available. Excellent and stunning location, shuttle to the airport.
Very small bathroom.
Judith
2023-10-11
8/10
Every visit to Istanbul we like to stay here. The breakfast itself is very good and the food is reasonably priced.
Roland
2023-10-10
8/10
Bright rooms with a convenient decor, very comfy beds with hypoallergenic pillows and down pillows. Marvellous location in Istanbul next to The Blue Mosque, The Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palce, the Bosphorus and all the main attractions and the restaurants. Plus, just next door to a superb museum.
Jim
2023-10-10
9/10
Absolutely charming place with informative staff at the reception desk. Variety of reasonably priced options for meal. Marvellous location so close to Basilica Cistern and excursions by foot; fast check-in. 20 minutes walk to a large museum.
Peter
2023-09-23
9/10
Near a tram station for easy access. Neat & brand-new rooms with double standard bed, balcony facing the streets, a couch.
Leonard
2023-09-13
7/10
The booked room was brand-new and perfect with balcony facing the streets. Its location was central, a couple of blocks away from Ataturk. We received efficient service from the attentive and respectful staff.
Allan
2023-09-08
9/10
Reasonably priced place with magnificent views. Wonderful, brand-new room with a private bathroom and a bidet, shower caps, and fresh towels. Fabulous food at the rooftop restaurant.
Oliver
2023-09-04
8/10
I greatly enjoyed to be here, everything was perfect. All the staff was kind, settled my issues. Well cleaned room with of old buildings, a king size bed and a bath, and the pool was good. The location was marvellous, near everything I need and the interior design was nice.
Alison
2023-08-21
6/10
Had a good stay on your holiday. Liked beautifully decorated room with a view of the bosporus, felt like we were home. It had magnificent and absolutely perfect location extremely close to Ataturk. You could walk to a market and gift shops.
Their staff were very unhelpful.
David
2023-08-13
8/10
The beds were very comfy, the room was well cleaned. The location was marvellous - just 5 minutes' walk from a byzantine basilica museum. The a carpark was in front of hotel, excellent service.
Mervyn
2023-08-09
6/10
Overall - reasonably priced place with attentive staff at the reception desk. Perfect location - near Sultanahmet City Quarter. Early check-in and late check-out, parking in front of hotel. Shuttle available from the new airport arranged by the property if needed;)))
Beds were hard.
Michael
2023-08-04
8/10
I loved the hotel overall. The place was fairly clean and perfect, had attentive staff at the reception desk. The room was brand-new, neat with hypoallergenic pillows and feather pillows. The view of the street was MAGNIFICENT. The location was excellent and perfect, close to Ataturk.
Ian
2023-07-31
9/10
Nicely decorated, overall clean place with incredibly hospitable and attentive staff at the reception desk. Perfect and nice location hard to find taxi and main touristic area. About 10 minutes walk from a neoclassical museum.
Robert
2023-07-22
8/10
Generally, thoroughly enjoyed this charming accommodation with nice stuff at the reception desk. The location was marvellous, only 5 minutes walk to a byzantine basilica museum. A rooftop restaurant was top-notch with a very nice view at the top of the hotel.
Andy
2023-07-21
6/10
The hotel's location was unbeatable close to everything. Enjoyed the traditional-style building and our nicely decorated room with the view on bosphorus. Coffee & tea makers, refrigerators and glassware were a huge plus.
Well, Wi-Fi was bad.
John
2023-07-07
9/10
We really enjoyed the standard room which was tastefully decorated with balcony facing the streets. The breakfast was hearty and large with plenty of delicious options.
Lionel
2023-06-17
9/10
The twin/double room is outstanding with a view of the Bosporus as well as a bath. It has magnificent location near Basilica Cistern.
Roger
2023-06-16
7/10
By and large, it was reasonably priced place with competent staff at the reception desk. Everything was really good during our stay nevertheless disappointing aspect was very small bathroom.
Charlie
2023-06-10
8/10
Twin/double room had a spacious bed. The bathroom was big size and included a bidet, which I truly enjoyed. It had magnificent and particularly good location with access to Ataturk nearby.
William
2023-06-07
6/10
It was in a central location, also to Galata bridge. The room was brand-new & great-sized with Bosphorus view.
Well, the area was really loud overall.
John
2023-06-01
8/10
We were offered hearty and savoury breakfast options with good options, all the expected dishes, an endless supply of coffee. Overall the service was efficient.
Peter
2023-03-30
9/10
The place was magnificent and clean. The room was bright with Bosphorus view and a bath tub plus soundproofing. Staff were courteous and breakfast was marvellous. The location was stunning, close to Ataturk. Hotel's restaurant was pleasant and with warm food.
Leslie
2023-03-13
8/10
Hospitality from the whole staff.
Stephen
2023-03-09
8/10
The room we had was beautifully decorated and perfect with Bosphorus view, a bath, as example. Unbeatable and incredible location, it was minutes away from a tram station. You could walk to a bazaar and gift shops. The vibe here was quiet. Took advantage of concierge service, offered at no cost.
Ann
2023-02-14
9/10
I had single room with a private bathroom. The location was magnificent, for example, Tree was within walking distance of the hotel.
Henry
2023-01-30
8/10
the units were beautifully decorated and bright with a king size bed. the staff in general is efficient and accommodating. the location is handy, 10 minutes' walk to a functioning mosque.
George
2023-01-09
8/10
Twin/double room with a large window, a king size bed plus tea/coffee making facilities.
Hugh
2022-12-31
7/10
Booked wheelchair accessible room with a large window as well as a king size bed and got it upon arrival. Coffee/tea making equipment, a fridge and glassware were a big plus. The location was unbeatable, at a walking distance from Beach. The staff was efficient and respectful, offered concierge service, wake up calls and a complimentary breakfast free of charge.
Hugh
2022-11-30
8/10
The staff were competent and respectful and the facilities were really good.
Jonathan
2022-11-09
9/10
We lived in the twin/double room with a couch, a balcony plus double standard bed. Competent and amiable staff, offered us concierge service, wake up service and a complimentary breakfast.
Ryan
2022-11-07
8/10
The room was big and with comfortable beds.
John
2022-09-27
8/10
Actually everything was perfect, my next choice again in Istanbul. The room was nicely decorated and had private bathroom plus coffee & tea making facilities, refrigerators and glassware. The atmosphere created was quiet! Its location was central, 300 metres from Children's Playground.
Betty
2022-08-31
8/10
Central location, a 5-minute walk from a train station.
Dennis
2022-03-02
9/10
Staff were delightful, wi-fi was good, and I liked its exceptional location right by the tram station as well as all the attractions. Breakfast was gorgeous with delicious meals.
Jason
2021-11-29
8/10
The rooms were cozy, traditional hotel, staff was fairly friendly. Very central location, not too far away from Ataturk. It is set in a lovely area.
Robert
2021-11-08
7/10
Property was atmospheric, room was well heated and recently upgraded. Staff was extremely friendly, they even helped us with directions. We loved breakfast that was included. Location was marvelous, being adjacent to the beach.
Cheryl
2021-09-13
8/10
It's a well appointed hotel.
Stanley
2020-10-07
7/10
we recommend it as we had a comfortable experience here. very clean rooms, comfy beds, good breakfast. also, it was within a 15 minute walk from a byzantine basilica museum.
Tom
2020-03-10
9/10
We enjoyed staying at orient express.
William
2020-02-03
7/10
The setting was a short walk to everything we wanted to visit, like basilica cistern. The location of hotel was prime. A wonderful breakfast was served there.
