Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels
Hudavendigar Cad. Nr.24 SirkeciShow Map
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"Honest review and full tour": A guest covers expectations versus reality on camera.
Old-town position near Sirkeci: — the name nods to the terminus, per the licensed listing.
9.0/10: from nearly 2,300 verified stays.
Compact heritage-side hotel: The honest tour is the essential watch — service earns the score, square metres don't.
Independently written by the Travreel editorial team · Sources: 2 public guest videos · Updated September 2026
Popular facilities
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Pools & wellness
- Swimming pool
- Sauna
- Massage services
- Spa/wellness center
- Hammam
- Heated pool
- Indoor pool
- Pool bar
- Plunge pool
- Spa/wellness center services
- Kids' pool
- Fence around pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Pool cover
Beach & outdoors
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
Food & drink
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Barber/beauty shop
- Snack bar
- Vending machine - snacks
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Coffee Shop on site
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Mobile app for room service
Sports & entertainment
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Karaoke
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/DJ
Family & kids
- Family rooms
- Babysitting/child services
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Airport shuttle
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Currency exchange
- Daily housekeeping
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Minimarket on site
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Public transport tickets
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Beauty Services
- Shuttle service
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- 24-hour security
Internet & parking
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
Rooms & accessibility
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Lift / Elevator
- Safety deposit box
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wheelchair accessible
- Allergy-free room
- Pet bowls
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Smoke alarms
General
- BBQ facilities
- Fishing
- Express check-in/check-out
- Cycling
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/shrine
- Private check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Special diet menus - on request
- Grocery deliveries
- Kid meals
- Lockers
- Vending machine - drinks
- Toilet with grab rails
- Open-air bath
- Lower bathroom sink
- Public Bath
- Higher level toilet
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Hot spring bath
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Hair Salon Services
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Access to health care professionals
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Walking tours
- Key card access
- Bike tours
- Tour/class on local culture
- Live music/performance
- Themed dinner nights
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Temporary art galleries
- Pub crawls
- Movie nights
- Stand-up comedy
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Review highlights
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Based on 2,293 reviews
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- Cleanliness: Several reviews mentioned dirty rooms and issues with the cleaning standards.
- Service: Multiple guests praised the staff for being friendly and helpful.
- Location: Conveniently located close to major attractions in Istanbul.
- Room Quality: The rooms were noted as comfortable, but some were old and had issues.
- Amenities: Amenities were satisfactory but some guests mentioned noise from the restaurant.
- Value for Money: Overall perceived as good value for the location and service quality.
- Food and Beverage: Some guests reported dissatisfaction with breakfast options and quality.
- Overall Experience: Majority of guests had a very positive experience overall.
Watch out for: Cleanliness issues · Noise from restaurants · Unsatisfactory breakfast
✦ This sentiment is generated from 2,293 reviews summarized by AI.
Verified guest reviews via booking partner
Expérience désastreuse : hôtel à éviter absolument ! Notre séjour a été extrêmement décevant, tant au niveau de la propreté que de l’entretien des équipements et de la qualité du petit-déjeuner. La propreté est clairement insuffisante. Pour preuve, nous avons signalé dès le premier soir la présence d’un bonbon sous le lit. On nous a assuré que le problème serait réglé dans la journée suivante. Pourtant, rien n’a été fait. Après avoir relancé le personnel le soir même, on nous a indiqué que le manager ne serait présent que le lendemain. Finalement, c’est le manager qui a dû demander à la femme de ménage d’intervenir. Et là, stupéfaction : au lieu de le ramasser correctement, elle a pris le bonbon à mains nues pour le jeter par la fenêtre ! Une situation totalement inadmissible dans un établissement hôtelier. À cela s’ajoute un problème d’entretien dans la salle de bain : le tuyau était percé et fuyait. Malgré notre signalement, aucune intervention n’a été effectuée pendant notre séjour. Concernant le petit-déjeuner, la qualité est très décevante et l’offre est peu compréhensible. Plus scandaleux encore, alors que le service se termine à 10 h, j’ai demandé du pain à 9 h 30 et on m’a répondu qu’il n’y en avait plus et que c’était terminé. À quoi bon annoncer un horaire de fin à 10 h si les produits ne sont déjà plus disponibles une demi-heure avant ? Entre le manque de propreté, l’absence de réactivité face aux problèmes signalés, le défaut d’entretien et un petit-déjeuner décevant, cette expérience a été une véritable accumulation de mauvaises expériences. Pour 2027 il faudra sans tarder prendre une véritable entreprise de nettoyage, améliorer le petit déjeuner et agir rapidement aux demandes des Clients
Location
Spa, breakfast l, and it was cold
Good to know about Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels
Where is Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels and how far is it from the airport?
Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels is in Istanbul. The nearest airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), roughly 31 km away. Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 35 km away. Distances are straight-line — allow extra time for road transfers.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels?
Check-in starts from 02:00 PM. Check-out is until 12:00 PM.
Is Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels good for families with children?
Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels lists a kids' club among its facilities, which usually means supervised activities for children during the day. Check room capacity in the room list — family rooms sell out first in school holidays.
How do guests rate Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels?
Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels scores 9.0/10 from 2,293 verified guest reviews collected by our booking partner after real stays.
Can I see real videos of this hotel before booking?
Yes — we've curated 2 real guest videos of this hotel: room tours, pools and food filmed by travellers who stayed there. They're at the top of this page.
About the hotel
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.
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