Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels

Hotels
9 (2145 reviews)
Hudavendigar Cad. Nr.24 Sirkeci , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Nightclub
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small rooms
Poor breakfast quality
Inadequate amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
There were complaints about cleanliness in the reviews, including cockroaches and poor hygiene at breakfast.
Service
9.99
The staff was consistently described as nice and helpful, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
10
The location is praised across multiple reviews for being central and convenient.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms were reported as small, and there were discrepancies between expectations and reality.
Amenities
8.18
Amenities like the spa were criticized for being inadequate and underwhelming.
Value for Money
9.14
Based on the price point compared to facilities, perceptions of value varied among guests.
Food and Beverage
8.19
Breakfast options were often listed as poor and lacking quality.
Overall Experience
9.68
Overall experience was mixed, combining positives with significant negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 16:09

Property Description

Prime Location in Istanbul's Old Town
Situated in the heart of Istanbul's old town, Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels offers a convenient stay just steps away from major attractions like Galataport and authentic local eateries.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of well-equipped guest rooms featuring free WiFi, satellite TV, and minibars. Enjoy the convenience of room service and air conditioning during your stay.

Convenient Services and Nearby Attractions
Take advantage of car rental services, a tour desk, and a 24-hour reception for all your travel needs. Explore historic sites like the Roman Hippodrome and Hagia Sophia within walking distance.

Book your stay at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels for a memorable Istanbul experience.

Important information:

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 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for € 15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2145 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 9.14
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Lee • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Ayman • couple • de
5
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Chynara • extended_group • pl
6
Może być
Pros:

Lokalizacja blisko atrakcji w centrum Personel uprzejmy.

Cons:

Pokój 604 może być tylko 1 osobowy dla 2 osób za mały można tam zatrzymać się tylko na 1 albo 2 dni taxi nie dojdzie do hotelu trzeba z bagażem iść dalej do i od hotelu!

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Rano • extended_group • uz
10
Pros:

Manga judayam yoqdi lokatsiya zor joylashgan servis xizmatlari alo darajada. Hammaga maslahat beraman
Oshpazlaga alohida minnatdorman. Tozalikga tõla rioya qilinarkan.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
Тетяна • solo_traveller • ua
5
Pros:

Завтрак, персонал, расположение

Cons:

Состояние сантехники. Душ невозможно принимать нормально. Не фиксируется лейка. Очень старый фен

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Suspiro Delfin • family_with_children • au
8
Istanbul Sultanahmet
Pros:

Great location in the old town very near tram and metro stations. Close to ferry port and cruise terminal also. A short distance to Blue mosque and Topaki palace. Bed was comfortable and breakfast was included.

Cons:

Unfortunately, our room faced the street with trams outside. The regular sound of bells and horn to warn pedestrians of the approach and the wheels on the track came clearly through the window. The walls are also thin and our neighbours TV and conversations were very clear.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Tahir • couple • az
10
Saadet hanim cok teşekkur ederim 3 gece orda kaldik her şey muhtesem guzel. Saadet hanim mühteşem
Pros:

Kahvalti Süper

Cons:

Her şey mukemmeldi

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • it
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
НатальяUnzhakobva • family_with_children • ua
3
Pros:

Персонал был приветлив,однако на просьбу поменять номер ,так как наш был в неудовлетворительнлм состоянии мы получили отказ!!!

Cons:

Грязный номер с плесенью в ванне и поломанным душем!!!! Это был мой первый опыт бронирования такого отватительного дилья на Booking.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Serkan • couple • de
10
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • family_with_children • de
9
Mittendrin
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels ist super, man ist mittendrin, es gibt viele (Touri-)Läden und Restaurants in unmittelbarer Nachbarschaft, die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten sind zu Fuß sehr gut erreichbar und es gibt Tram- und Metrohaltestellen für weitere Distanzen. Unser Zimmer war klein, aber ausreichend und gemütlich, es ist allerdings etwas hellhörig. Das Personal ist im ganzen Haus sehr freundlich, sodass wir uns während der Woche sehr wohl gefühlt haben. Besonders toll fand ich die Spa-Behandlung im Haus: Nach dem Peeling und einer Schaummassage habe ich mich wie neu geboren gefühlt - ein Traum!

Cons:

Etwas hellhörig, aber mit Ohropax gut auszuhalten. Man ist eben mittendrin 😊

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Balázs • couple • hu
5
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Felicia • family_with_children • fr
1
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Can • couple • ch
10
Mehr als zufrieden
Pros:

Die Lage war sehr gut, das Personal äußerst nett und es war ein schöner Aufenthalt

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Ekaterina • solo_traveller • me
5
Pros:

Завтрак не понравился. Расположение отличное. Обслуживание приветливое и кваллифицированное.

Cons:

Было шумно и днем и ночью. Мой номер выходил на трамвайные пути. Звукоизоляция между номерами очень плохая. Было слышно, что говорили соседи. Кроме того, мой номер примыкал к хозяйственному ромещению и я всю ночь слышала шум стиральной машины.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Bojana • family_with_children • hr
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Emil • couple • az
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Helena • family_with_children • cz
10
Pros:

Všechno super,snídaně dobré...personál se usmívá, všechno v perfektním pořádku.Absolutní čistota.Velký výběr.Recepční jsou profesionálové,poradí,vyjdou ve všem vstřic.A portýr je ochotný,do hotelu je jeden schod,já přijela s kufrem,on mi okamžitě otevřel a pomohl.Pokojská se usmívá a má všude perfektně čisto.Prostě si tu host připadá velice vítaný a vážený.V suterénu je malý bazén a sauna,masáže.Na střeše je restaurace s výhledem na Bospor.

Cons:

Trochu mě mrzí,že je nově předělaná kavárna v přízemí.Dřív vypadala jako vagón v Orient expresu.Teď sice září ,ale už se ztratil název hotelu.Druhá věc jsou tramvaje, když dostanete pokoj do ulice,je tam trochu hluk,ale ten je v Istanbulu všude.Když máte pokoj dozadu,užijete si naopak klid, ale nemáte zajímavý výhled.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Patrycja • couple • de
9
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • extended_group • cl
8
Muy buena ubicacion
Pros:

muy buena ubicacion y muy buen restaurant con linda vista

Cons:

El desayuno sería bastante mas agradables si fuera en el restaurant rooftop

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee