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Aruna Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Hagia Sophia

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Lobby
Standard Double Room Single Use | View from room
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Standard Apartment Annex Building

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Cankurtaran Mah. Ahirkapi Sok No:28, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

2 Double Connecting Room with Turkish Bath

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

2 Double Connecting Room with Private Bathroom

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Classic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Economy Double Room (Basement) | View from room

Economy Double Room (Basement)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Apartment Annex Building

  • 70 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Dublex Annex Building

  • 110 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 11
  • 4 Large Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the area

Istanbul

Sultanahmet stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sultanahmet hotel, you'll find Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Also, Sultanahmet Square is within half a mile (1 km) and Grand Bazaar is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 4 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sur Balık - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Balıkçı Sabahattin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Armada Hotel Havuzlu Kahve - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Aruna Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Hagia Sophia
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Aruna Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Istanbul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Aruna Hotel offers 16 accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. 24-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: TRY 450 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Aruna Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 55.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 450 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 2500 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TRY 50 (one-way), (from 2 to 3 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 55.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 2022-34-1687

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Aruna Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 485 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

SELIM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

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

Deceitful and Disgusting

DO NOT STAY HERE!! I have no idea how this place has so many good reviews, it is utterly horrible and disgusting. Our room was filthy, had exposed wiring, and bugs crawling all over the room. We were in the basement room and the room had 0 privacy. The door was basically in the main dining room for all the staff members and guests and it had horrible street noise. We were supposed to stay for 3 nights but after one night of zero sleep and feeling utterly disgusted, we left. Only one person of the staff spoke any English (even though the listing mentions fluent English staff). Normally I am completely understanding about this but when the condition of the room/hotel is so bad that we can’t communicate to any staff even through google translate it was incredibly frustrating. The “beautiful court yard” showed in the pictures of this place does not exist, the courtyard instead is full of construction materials and other debris. The elevator is also broken and the bathroom is filthy with jagged pieces of tile, mold, and stains all over the bathtub. I can’t tell you how horrible our experience was. Please, save yourself a terrible time and book a room anywhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRANT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What can I say. Its old, its quant, its in an old part of the city. Its right near all the hot tourist sites (Mosque Bazaar etc.) Motorcycle friendly,Staff were always ready to help. The price is very reasonable. We loved it and made sure we could stay there again. (Our second time)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yury, Brooklyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The only bright spot of this hotel is its staff and central location. Very poor condition at all. Broken furniture, and light fixtures as well as leaking showerhead.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked it before 2 weeks and I always asked about if the wifi and is my room clean and they told me yes but when I arrived there I surprised they took me down with dirty smile and no signal no wifi and my room inside the place where they eat so I always hearing voices and no even clean I don't recommend this hotel never
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fatuma

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caroline

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

AVOID!!!!!! Filthy and disgusting - AWFUL!

Disgusting, cat urine everywhere, black mould in bathrooms, we couldn't even shower it was so dirty. The staff are very rude and unhelpful. AVOID!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Taslim

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room bathroom was clogged and it took 6 days for staff to respond to this repair. The room heater was nit working. The general response was drab.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Excellent staff Old decor Needs refurbishment Friendly staff Everything needs replacing
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fethi

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

Confortable Friendly staff

Confortable Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall okay, staff were great!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If i ever come to Istanbul ever again this is my go to place, i love the atmosphere, the staff the cleanliness is next level. 10/10 My favourite place to stay in Istanbul
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sima

Travelled with partner
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sima

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Value for your money, you get what you’ve paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gwen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is offered in a lot a short distance from hotel. Staff if bilingual, helpful and very friendly. This is my go to spot when staying in Istanbul. Great little place !!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

BULENT

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Budget friendly, Perfect location!

I received a good service in terms of price-performance. Given how cheap it was, I should be fair about the quality and service, which is very important. They didn’t charge me for the six cups of coffee I had. It's budget-friendly and located very close to the heart of Istanbul, so I recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dane

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid for a king bed at the hotel, got a room with three smaller beds in a building behind the hotel. Came back on the third day to a guy in our room. The reception worker was nice, and the location was excellent. However, I also got mildly electrocuted in the shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shuborna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The current state of property does not match photos on Expedia. It's in disrepair. The room I had was awful, AC was full of dust, sealant around bathtub was full of mould, pipe under bathroom sink was leaking, mattress was worn in the middle, I used my own blanket. WiFi just about worked when downstairs. Location is great for sightseeing but very noisy outside, you can hear everything, from people talking, to cars, to dogs marking. People are nice but it seems like they don't care much about the hotel or customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Iuliana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRANT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was older with all the little quirks of an older establishment. Our room was clean and comfy with a seating area and a coffee table. The air condioner worked great after a long day walking around. The location was awesome. 3 minute walk your are in the heart of old Istanbul without all the noise. The staff were helpful and very friendly all the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Aykut

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unclean. Room was old, bits of furniture falling apart, visible of dirt and dust on tabletops and furnishings and the floors were visible of grubble and dirt. The hotel, room and bathroom smelt musty and unclean. Bathroom old, gross, MOULD present. Our room was located ground floor closest to the road and it was soooo very noise of vehicles driving pass, people chatting loudly in lobby/reception area, suitcases outside we can hear rolling along the uneven stone floor. Could not sleep at all. So would recommend to get room on higher floor or elsewhere. Price was cheaper than others, so you get what you pay for I guess
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024