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Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels

Family-friendly hotel with sauna and rooftop terrace

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LCD TV
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
The current price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Room options

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 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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About the area

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels is near the airport and near a boardwalk. Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Egyptian Bazaar and Grand Bazaar. Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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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 - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 2 min walk
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red River Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Capadocia Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coff's Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels

Family-friendly hotel near Egyptian Bazaar
Located close to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels provides an airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a Swedish massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body treatment. In addition to a rooftop terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a dock and a porter/bellboy
  • A TV in reception, a front desk safe and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 52 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

Languages

English, German, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (127 centimetre high)
  • Lift (124 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 100
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 100
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 10 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

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
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Property Registration Number 20102

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM
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

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels?

As of 13 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels on 30 Aug 2025 start from AU$132.47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 100 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 100 (subject to availability).

Does Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 70 per vehicle applies.

Where is Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Egyptian Bazaar, Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 15 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sirkeci Marmaray Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 638 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 638 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 638 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 638 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 638 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nadene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff was amazing to us. Always willing to help until the end. Last minute big taxi to the airport for all our luggage. The roof top great food and wonderful. The pool, the sauna. Our rooms were comfortable just perfect for us. Thank you Orient Express for everything, hope to come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

memet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent one week in this hotel with my sister. The location of the hotel is perfect, metro and tram stations are within walking distance. Most of the attractions are also well accessible. Very good service: Kemal and Sinan were very friendly and gave us valuable tips😊
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay got off to a bad start. We booked a family suite 3months before arrival, for me my wife and 2 young daughters. When we arrived we were told there was no family suite so could have 2 separate rooms next door to each other. It wasn't ideal but we had no choice but to accept. I didn't get a clear answer as to whether there were no family suites or there were some but they had been double booked. After that our stay was fine. Breakfast is good, staff were friendly and the hotel was nice and clean and comfortable. Our kids especially enjoyed the small pool in the basement after hot days walking around the city sites.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Suman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to several restaurants and shopping. Walking distance to many attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soudabeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean , helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great but the room size

Everything was very good except the room size is small and the tram path is very close to the hotel so there is a little of noise when passing by
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ABDELAZIZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a pleasure to stay in this hotel family was happy.all my thanks to Mr Kamal the receptionist for all the help and the staff were great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in old town istanbul
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location

A great hotel in the heart of Istanbul. A few minutes walk to Hagia Sofia and many restaurants/cafes/bars on the street outside the hotel. The hotel was clean and comfortable and the staff were very friendly. Breakfast had a great selection and our baby was accommodated with a high chair.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Syed A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near all the historical places walkable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to all the site’s restaurants and Turkish Delight. The room, bed are comfortable and the staff is very helpful. Highly recommended this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool and sauna were good therapy after walking all day on the hard stones and up the steep hills.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

FABIOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing had different foods everyday. Staff very helpful and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ydenise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10 minutes Sultaname Square… everything you can walking
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated for transport/ restaurants and easy access to the sights of Istanbul. Bit noisy but a small price to pay for the convenience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

SAJID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff i.e Onoor and Caan were very polite and helpful. The room amenities need a bit of improvement though.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Cristel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first night they placed us in a room too small for 3 people but it was resolved the next day. Staff very friendly and helpful, location was amazing and spa and pool a plus after walking the whole day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in the city center

Very courteous and helpful staff always willing to make your stay comfortable. Breakfast was awesome with a great healthy variety. Most historical places walking distance. City tours arranged by the hotel and picked up from the hotel. English speaking guides who took good care and very informative tour
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect city center location

The hotel is right in the city center; walking distance to all sights; the boats and markets. Rooms are updated and nicely decorated. Breakfast contains lots of local dishes and plenty to choose from- it’s a little busy if you go towards the end though. The pool is quite unique and was completely empty when we went which was very nice and relaxing. The orient express theme everywhere makes it very nostalgic. Very friendly staff that also gives tips to local activities. The rooftop restaurant has a great view and is even great for bird watching
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service, but the room smelt like cigarettes and there was mold in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024