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Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels

Family-friendly hotel with indoor pool, near Egyptian Bazaar

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LCD TV
Outdoor banquet area
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant
Meeting facility
In the heart of Istanbul, Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels offers a serene retreat. Relax in the sauna or indulge in a rejuvenating massage, then unwind with cocktails at the poolside bar or explore nearby Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
The current price is CNY790
CNY885 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

Why we love this property

Spa sanctuary
A serene garden leads to soothing massage treatments and aromatherapy at this hotel. The sauna, steam room, and Turkish bath elevate the wellness journey.
Dreamy sleep retreat
Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding promise a luxurious rest. Rooms feature down comforters, champagne service, and convenient minibars.
Work and play perfected
Located in the city center, this hotel offers a 24-hour business center and computer stations. After work, guests can unwind with spa services and massages.

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room | View from room

Superior Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hudavendigar Street No: 24, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34120

What's nearby

  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blue Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galata Tower - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 52 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 68 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 13 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 21 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 3 min walk
  • Eminonu Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salute Pub & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Osmanzadeler - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels

Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Eminönü Square. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials. An indoor pool, a poolside bar, and a sauna are other features. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gulhane Station is steps away and Sirkeci Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2000
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An indoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Dock
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 49
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 50
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Pool access ramp on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. 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, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 100 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 6 and 12 costs EUR 10 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number 20102

Also known as

Hotel Orient Express
Orient Express Hotel
Orient Express Hotel Istanbul
Orient Express Istanbul
Orient Hotel Express
Orient Express Hotel
Orient Express Spa by Orka Hotels
Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels Hotel
Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels Istanbul
Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 70 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. There's a charge of EUR 100 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 100 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a steam room. Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels like?

Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels is in Istanbul City Center, a short 2-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 10 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

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Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Location
Service staff
Lobby
Air conditioning
Attraction
Taxi
Value
Indoor pools

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was well-presented with a great healthy variety and a good selection. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very central location Great staff Pool rather small
Abed Alhameed, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable rooms. Great location
Nadene, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Right in the heart of old town. Lots to do and see just walking around. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. I would stay here again.
Sharon, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff courteous and helpful arranging taxi transfer back to airport. Room itself was ok , faulty light switch & rainhead shower faulty. No room to put out cases and small wardrobe. Noise levels poor both through walls and corridor noise. Street noise with trams going past caused disturbed sleep and no long lie. Pool small , sauna small.
Martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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memet, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was amazing had different foods everyday. Staff very helpful and good location.
FABIOLA, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The pool and sauna were good therapy after walking all day on the hard stones and up the steep hills.
Dan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were nice and clean but could do with some renovating. Walls were very thin so it got noisy at times from people in the halls and neighbouring rooms. The location was excellent, within a 15 minute walk to all the major attractions and next to a tram stop.
Kevin, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10 minutes Sultaname Square… everything you can walking
Ydenise, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location.

It was a nice hotel. Great location. Was about to walk to a lot of places. Easily accessible to trams. I wouldve preffered the breakfast hosted on the top floor with a view rather than in -1. Also they could have provided more turkish authentic breakfast options.
3-night trip

6/10 Good

Excellent service, but the room smelt like cigarettes and there was mold in the shower.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Layth, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The area is close to main attractions. Gloria jeans manager was welcoming. The guide supplied by the hotel, Murat, was fabulous. He was extremely knowledgeable and very kind as he stayed with us until the queues had lessened after 6 o’clock so that we could visit the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque even though we started at 10 am.
Donald, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Loved the area! Cleaning staff not very welcoming. Same breakfast everyday, could have used variety, especially with fruit!
Azim, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel on a tram way so be prepared of the rumble passed frequently in the day. You can’t park nor can you get picked up outside. The hotel was clean and met our needs. In US or UK it would be a 2 perhaps 3 star. Breakfast buffet was well presented with loads of choice.

6/10 Good

The room was small, definitely NOT soundproof and the hotel receptionists were bad. They didn’t understand us and couldn’t be understood either. Some facilities were very difficult access, despite it stating they offer these amenities for example the ironing services - we had to wait four days till we were able to iron our clothes. Receptionists would often cut the phone when they couldn’t understand what we were trying to say. Some were impatient and quite rude, not friendly at all. Avoid this hotel. Definitely more of a 3 star hotel. The location was great but taxis cannot enter the road due to the tramlines sooo bare this in mind. ALSO the AC was incredibly noisy.
Maria, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Nous avons passé 8 nuits dans cet hôtel idéalement situé, à deux pas de Sainte-Sophie et proche des transports. Le personnel est aimable, la piscine en sous-sol agréable — bref, sur le papier, tout pour plaire. Mais une fois la porte franchie, le “haut de gamme” promis semble être resté à la réception. Climatisation qui fuit, rideaux décrochés, porte de douche manquante, ménage expéditif… et même du linge sale trouvé sous le lit. Le petit-déjeuner paraît généreux à première vue, mais la qualité ne suit pas vraiment. Le plus regrettable reste toutefois le surbooking. Nous avions réservé une suite pour quatre adultes ; à l’arrivée, nous nous sommes retrouvés dans deux chambres communicantes, un seul vrai lit, un canapé trop court et un lit d’appoint bancal dont nous avons fini par poser le matelas au sol. Après deux jours de discussion, nous avons enfin obtenu la chambre réservée. En guise de compensation ? Un café. Pas d’excuses, pas de geste commercial — juste un café. En résumé, un hôtel très bien placé, sympathique en apparence, mais qui accumule trop de négligences pour mériter ses excellentes notes. Le potentiel est là, mais la gestion laisse franchement à désirer.
Michaël, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was fine
Michael, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Horrible .Fuyez!!!!

L’hôtel a rencontré sois disant une panne de plomberie. Ils nous ont envoyé vers un autre établissement bien en dessous en termes de standing que celui initialement réservé . Aucune compensation fournie pour le désagrément . Personnel désagréable et incompétent . A fuir !!!!
hugo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Guzel temiz aile icin uygun tarihi mekanlara yirume mesafi ile gayet guzel bir otel calisan larin guler yuzlu olmasi da ayri bi guzel
Gökhan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Hayal kırıklığı

Otelin konumu gayet güzel .Çalışanlar çok nazik ve ilgili,özellikle akşamları resepsiyonda çalışan genç arkadaş çok nazik, yardımsever, güleryüzlü ve çok kibar. Otel temizlik yönünden çok zayıf maalesef ,pencereyi açıyorsunuz toz , toprak içinde resmen, duvarlar çok kirli, resepsiyon telefonu o kadar kirli ki dokunmak istemiyordum. Duş aparatı su kaçırıyordu.Nevresimler o kadar yıpranmış ki temiz oldukları bile belli olmuyordu. Otelin kahvaltısı bu standartta bir otel için tatminkardı. Ürünler çok kaliteli değildi ama yeterince çeşitliydi. Bizim kaldığımız odada sık aralıklarla başlayan ve uzunca süren çok rahatsız edici bir ritimde pat pat gibi bir ses vardı maalesef .Otelden ayrıldığımız gün valizimizi saat 18:00 a kadar ücretsiz saklama hizmeti verdiler. Teşekkürler
Haydar, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Ubicación ideal pero un hotel normalito

Cuando llegamos hemos estado la primera noche en dos habitaciones en vez de una suite familiar, con una niña de cuatro años y un niño de siete pues nos hemos tenido que dividir los padres. El desayuno es normal sin más son las mismas cosas todas las mañanas hasta muchas veces se quedan corto en lo que más quiere la gente "croissant". El personal es simpático y la ubicación está genial. Ahora si os toca unos cuartos que dan para la calle principal tenéis el tranvía desde por la mañana bastante pronto, hasta bastante tarde por la noche que hace mucho ruido. Ahora bajo mi punto de vista lo peor es la limpieza de cuando hacen los cuartos.
Hugo, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hôtel hyper centre

Hôtel très joli,propre et très bien situé dans le centre-ville de Sirkeci, pas besoin de véhicule proche de tout les monuments historiques. Les chambres sont bien équipées ( climatisation,frigo,télé…)
Ugur, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Çalışanlar güler yüzlü ve yardım severdi.Konum olarak çok iyi bir yerde,Manzarası için bile tercih edilir.
Turgay, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I have already planned thru other service provided

What i planned first time on the Hotels.com. The total stay with insurance was not satisfied at all. Mistakenly used Hotels.com. Tried to call your number from local number as well International seems after sale service is below standard. Similarly hotels didn't take seriously.
Mohammad, 8-night trip