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Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels

Indulge in Swedish massages at this Istanbul retreat, then catch the airport shuttle while enjoying rooftop terrace views.

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Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels in central Istanbul offers a peaceful escape. Rejuvenate in the sauna, book a massage, or sip cocktails at the poolside bar. The hotel provides easy access to iconic landmarks like Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

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

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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 horse riding and ecotours nearby. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Hudavendigar Street No: 24, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34120

What's nearby

  • Topkapi Palace featuring a sunset and heritage architecture
    Topkapi Palace
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blue Mosque featuring religious elements, heritage architecture and a mosque
    Blue Mosque
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar
    10 min walk - 0.9 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
    1 min walk
  • Gulhane Turgut
    3 min walk
  • Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci
    2 min walk

About this property

Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels

Luxury 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 hydrotherapy, a hot stone massage or a detox wrap. 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, along with sunloungers
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
  • Bike tour information, a lift and wedding 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 660 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 660 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 660 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 660 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 660 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Abed Alhameed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central location Great staff Pool rather small
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

Hidayet

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

Ideal City Break

Great little hotel for a City break, right in the heart of all the attractions you would want to visit. Clean, comfortable and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soudabeh

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

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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

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

Sultana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the swimming pool, staff were sweet, but rooms were a little small and after a few days we were a bit sick of having the same breakfast everyday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic especially at front desk.Couldnt do enough for us all looked after very well. Used hamam and spa facilities . Very good.Breakfast plenty of choice.Bright airy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for your money.... walking distance for most of the attractions... Good brakefast... room was small but mamanged as we were out of the room during day time... staff is really good and helpful....Recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

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

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Grest location and price

Pleasantly surprised! Aftet reading some bad reviews I expected the worst. Yes, this hotel is on a tramline but it is an amazing location! Yes the taxi's cannot drop you out the front but the side streets are literally a 50mtr walk! The staff in reception were very helpful, the breakfast had a good variety, the room was very comfortable and clean, the indoor pool was lovely. In comparison to other hotels it was great value for money. Would definitely recommend based on location, price and comfort 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023