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.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Bar
Laundry
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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
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:
Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and luggage storage
A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, 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
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
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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
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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 1250.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: TRY 1250.0 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
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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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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
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Good location for travelers, very near to the Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque. Walking distance to the Grand Bazar ... Overall great place to stay for site explorers.
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.
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
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Manuel
2025/12/3
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great experience. Check in was speedy, room /facility was ~good ( obviously smaller space vs. USA lodgings), overall acceptable. Breakfast was perfect and great attendance by staff.
Overall very pleased with property and it is a great central location for all the old town activities you are looking for. Would recommend to American / other travelers as it check the boxes of economy, cleanliness, professionalism and location.
Manuel
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Claude
2025/11/12
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleaning room perfect,buffet breakfast very good,staff helpful .I appreciate to stay here for 6 days. The location is close of attractions. Very Happy
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.
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.
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.
Friendly helpful staff; excellent food both breakfast and dinner; and the location is unbeatable.
James
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
T
2025/11/12
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant hotel, located close to some of the main attractions in Sultanahmet - and within easy reach (5mins walk) of two tram lines.
The room and bathroom offered everything needed (including a fridge, free bottled water daily and air conditioning), the breakfast buffet had a good range of options, for an evening meal there was an on-site (paid) restaurant - and the staff were very welcoming and friendly.
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%
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.