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About this property

Located in the old town area in Istanbul, Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels is just 250 metres from the tram station, Marmaray Train Station and the sea side. The Galataport is only few minutes walking away from the hotel and it is easy to get by tram. You will find many authentic local restaurants, shops and cafés where you can enjoy the historical atmosphere of Sirkeci. In the guest rooms, Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels provides free WiFi access and satellite TV. Each is air conditioned and fitted with a minibar. Room service is available. You can start the day with a rich breakfast. Drinks and a relaxing atmosphere can be found at the hotel’s bar. The car rental service and tour desk can benefit those organizing local excursions. Orient Express Hotel offers a 24-hour reception as well. The Roman Hippodrome, the Theodosius Cistern and many other historic artifacts are within a walking distance. Historical Sultanahmet area and Hagia Sophia is just a 8-minute walk from the hotel. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 32 km away. Istanbul Airport is 53 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Buffet


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hanan
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Location was super and easy to go around Istanbul, room was comfortable even when tram passing it is not so noisy The staff very polite especially Harika and jan Were so helpfull and good personality
  • Fahad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property is located very popular area and close to the Sircik and Golhane Tram, great breakfast, variety of food options.
  • Nahed
    France France
    I booked this hotel for my stay in Istanbul, for myself and my mother, and we made the best choice because the hotel is well located. In addition, the staff is very kind and friendly—everyone is attentive and very responsive. The hotel has a...
  • Tex
    Australia Australia
    Great location, very friendly staff, Batu the front desk manager, was extremely helpful and helped us out with all our queries, the bed was very comfortable and the room was very clean.
  • Dan
    Singapore Singapore
    Easy access to transportation, alot of souvenir shops, restaurants and food stalls nearby, the staffs are very nice and approachable, toilet surprisingly got bidet, the hot and cold controls work well, the room is aesthetically pleasing w great...
  • Frances
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was good, easy access to everything we needed to see and do including using the tram/underground systems. Staff helpful in getting us to hotel and taxi pick up on return to airport, also helpful if we had any questions. Used the...
  • Mr
    Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
    The location was amazing. Near the metro and tram stations, all sightseeing locations are within 5-10 minutes. Room was clean, personnel was helpful, breakfast was satisfactory.
  • Parfait
    France France
    The location is great because it’s in city center near the subway and tram.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was good, near the tram and walking distance to Gülhane Park. Free breakfast in the morning was good and the spa facilities too. Beds were comfy and facilities good.
  • Jocić
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Friendly receptionists, always helpful with recommendations, excellent food and a large selection. The rooms are nicely furnished and very clean. The room was cleaned for us every day. We had a view of the city and, despite this, we could not hear...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Pino Gare Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      French • Greek • Italian • Mediterranean • Mexican • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Tex-Mex • Turkish • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Child safety socket covers
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Massage chair
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hammam
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Turkish

House rules

Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

License number: 20102

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