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Located in the old town area in Istanbul, Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels is just 820 feet 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 mini-bar. 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 20 mi away. Istanbul Airport is 33 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the 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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 391 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the accommodation's <b>central location</b> near key attractions and public transport. The staff were praised for their friendliness. However, room soundproofing and comfort were less appreciated. <b>Breakfast</b> received mixed reviews, with some guests noting limited options. <b>Room cleanliness</b> was generally satisfactory.
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Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alina
    Germany Germany
    Great location, super helpful and professional staff. Spa and swimming pool, although really small, was a great plus.
  • Eric
    Australia Australia
    It has a very good location, you pretty much can walk anywhere!
  • Jessyca
    Brazil Brazil
    It is an excellent location, the staff is accommodating. The bed was comfortable and we enjoyed every moment.
  • Aisha
    Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
    Great location and very pretty rooms. You’re 10 Min away from Topkapi and Sultanahmet mosque. There is also a tram stop 2 min if you plan to use public transport. The area is also full of good restaurants and stores. Breakfast had fresh products...
  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    Location and proximity to Aya Sofia Topkapi and The Blue Mosque
  • Grill
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location for tourist. Staff kind and wonderful. Food at the rooftop restaurant was great. It was clean and our room was fantastic. Highly recommend.
  • Francis
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was very nice. The staff was very helpful.
  • Amir
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is very good, very convenient for travellers. Though the first room we got was by the road side and so noisy, but they changed it and gave a beautiful one!
  • Dina
    Egypt Egypt
    Location is incredible, you are connected to anything and everything in Istanbul. The front office team are all very courteous, friendly and helpful. Room is good and updated with smart TV!
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is excellent, close to a metro station, and the creek view is outstanding. The staff is pleasant and accommodating. The breakfast is also excellent with abundant choice.

Hotel area info

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
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

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

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    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
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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.

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

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

Entertainment & Family Services

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

Cleaning Services

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

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
    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
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised 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
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • 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 lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • 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 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the 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

FAQs about Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels

  • Guests staying at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels has 1 restaurant:

    • Pino Gare Restaurant

  • The prices at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels is 2,150 feet from the center of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Cycling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Open-air bath
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beauty services
    • Live music/Performance
    • Public Bath
    • Locker rooms
    • Bicycle rental
    • Themed dinners
    • Swimming pool
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Facial treatments
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Waxing services
    • Bar crawls
    • Makeup services
    • Bike tours
    • Hair treatments
    • Movie nights
    • Manicure
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hair coloring
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Massage chair
    • Nightclub/DJ

  • Room options at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Check-in at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.