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Senatus Hotel - Special Class

Savor Mediterranean cuisine just steps from the Blue Mosque, with helpful multilingual staff ready to arrange tours and make every stay hassle-free

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Senatus Hotel - Special Class offers a hearty breakfast buffet and daily manager's reception. Near Arasta Bazaar and Basilica Cistern, it features a peaceful garden and authentic Mediterranean dishes at AlburaKathisma Restaurant. Staff provide tour assistance and luggage storage.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - single
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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King Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

King Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room (Basement) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Basic Double Room (Basement)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Family Suite | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Executive Family Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed - single
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room with Shower on Basement

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Senatus Hotel - Special Class is near a metro station and on the boardwalk/promenade. Topkapi Palace and Istanbul Archaeology Museums are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Arasta Bazaar is another place to visit that comes recommended. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Akbiyik Caddesi No: 40, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious elements
    Blue Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
    Basilica Cistern
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topkapi Palace featuring a sunset and heritage architecture
    Topkapi Palace
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
    3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station
    8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Köşk Cafe & Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Ocean's 7 Restaurant Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Byzantium Hotel Terrace Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Queb Rooftop Restaurant
    1 min walk

About this property

Senatus Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Blue Mosque
Located close to Arasta Bazaar and Basilica Cistern, Senatus Hotel - Special Class provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, AlburaKathisma Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Senatus Hotel - Special Class boast perks such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • AlburaKathisma Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property offers airport shuttle pickup service from Istanbul Ataturk Airport only.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 1250 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 1250 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
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 12913

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Senatus Hotel Special Class Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions

Is Senatus Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Senatus Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Senatus Hotel - Special Class?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Senatus Hotel - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Arasta Bazaar, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern. Istanbul Archaeology Museums and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Senatus Hotel - Special Class Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ouidir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people and excellent breakfast! Watch out for hasslers at all times right outside hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was adequate, nothing special, location was excellent as was the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

fushuang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, breakfast was excellent, staff was very friendly, location was super
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ghufran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Samah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The emplacement of the hotel was great. The room was clean. The staff is very kind and polite, with a special STAR for the breakfast staff. If you like hotels that resemble family hotels, this place is for you. I recommend this hotel without any hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights and we liked it. Great location, good breakfast, we like the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was close to all the attractions in the old city. The hotel was clean, comfortable and staff were very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Breakfast was phenomenal with lots of tasty local options. Room was very spacious and beds were very comfortable. Lots of hot water. Location is perfect for local attractions e.g blue mosque and hagia sophia
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, located in a great area with plenty of food and shopping. Quiet. Air conditioned and heat source.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio Crocitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is excellent, with major attractions nearby. The front desk service was attentive, and the several tourist programs introduced were very good, especially the 3-hour boat tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the staff very friendly. The breakfast was very good as were many of the restaurants nearby. It is walking distance to many sights, Blue Mosque, Topkapi castle, spice market and several other small markets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Mehdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice shopping places nearby, excellent restaurants, near most of the historical places and tourist attractions, and above all friendly and helpful hotel staff. They helped us with wonderful excursions.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff; excellent food both breakfast and dinner; and the location is unbeatable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall Great experience great breakfast and they even allow us to leave the bags before check in and leave the bags after checkout at the lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Senatus hotel is located in a very convenient location for walking to lots of tourist attractions. We loved it and will coke back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet, nice bed. Staff were friendly. Location is perfect, as it’s located on a beautiful street with many beautiful restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very close to everything to visit the mesquites and chopping around allot of restaurants around and the breakfast menu is very good I recommend 100%
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal property - staff - and restaurant! A must stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The frint desk staf was very attentive and helpfil. Also, the hotel's location was great! You could walk to most of the top sites ans was 20 mins to the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaorong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was good except the check-in was too slow.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abderraouf

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

Great hotel

Great rooms and very nice restaurants nearby. The restaurant on the hotel’s ground floor is excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a really good stay staff were fabulous and very helpful breakfast was nice and hotel was central to walk to grand bazaar mosques etc
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to all historical buildings, good and clean room and good restaurant at hotel ground level
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff and clean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025