Travelers step into Istanbul's ancient world with the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace just steps away, while enjoying modern touches like express check-in
Acra Hotel - Special Class, in Istanbul's historic heart, offers continental breakfast and a daily manager's reception. Guests enjoy a serene garden and in-room WiFi. Visitors praise the attentive staff, and Hagia Sophia is a short walk away.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Business services
Laundry
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Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Acra Hotel - Special Class is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port. Check out an event or a game at Rams Park, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Mimar Mehmet Aga Cad. Amiral Tafdil Sok, No:5 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400
What's nearby
Blue Mosque
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bosphorus
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hagia Sophia
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Basilica Cistern
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Sultanahmet Square
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
4 min walk
Sultanahmet Station
8 min walk
Istanbul Airport (IST)
55 min drive
Restaurants
Akbıyık Fish House
1 min walk
Turgut Pide Kebap
1 min walk
Balıkçı Sabahattin
1 min walk
Cafe Society
1 min walk
Dubb Ethnic Restaurant
1 min walk
About this property
Acra Hotel - Special Class
Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Acra Hotel - Special Class provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Acra, serves breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
Express check-in, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
Multilingual staff, a computer station, and concierge services
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Acra Hotel - Special Class offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
55-cm LCD TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and free infant beds
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast
A restaurant
Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
Acra
Family friendly
In-room crib
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
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
24-hour business center
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
Elevator
More
1 building
5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2009
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free crib
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
55-cm LCD TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night
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 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Property Registration Number 13045
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
Property is also known as
Acra Hotel Special Class
Acra Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Acra Special Class
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Acra Hotel - Special Class Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acra Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Acra Hotel - Special Class doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Acra Hotel - Special Class?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Acra Hotel - Special Class?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Acra Hotel - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.
Where is Acra Hotel - Special Class located?
Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.
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Reviews
Acra Hotel - Special Class Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The hotel is conveniently located in the Sultanahmed area so we walked to the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, etc. Good breakfast and the staff was nice.
Highly recommend! Beautiful, comfortable, and quiet hotel near historic city center! Front desk staff Regep was super helpful booking tickets and taxis. We loved being able to pass by Hagia Sofia & Blue Mosque on our daily walks to the metro, and enjoyed frequent visits to our fav shops in Spice Bazaar nearby. Breakfast was abundant, but a little repetitive, in a beautiful breakfast hall with paintings & archeology of old city. We had a gorgeous window overlooking the sunrise on the Bosphorus water channel.
Excellent small hotel located close to the key sites in old town Istanbul with many good restaurants within 5 minutes walk. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast is good,
Overall the hotel was very good. The room was spacious, staff were very helpful and attended to all our requests. The breakfast was open buffet, and it was nice, contained hot and cold breakfast. It was a bit hard to get around the area though as it there was limited public transportation. But overall it was good compared to the other hotels nearby.
Hadeel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Acra hotel
Nice hotel and great location to tourist attraction. Staff are friendly.Price very reasonable compared to other hotel with breakfast included. Clean hotel. Negative was one of room bathroom lock wasn’t working and AC not cold enough. I booked 3 single bed for one room but it had 1 single bed and 1 big double bed. I don’t cause fussy since in our group they could share bed together.
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Hala
14 July 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Not very good not very bad. The staff is super helpful and friendly. The hotel is in a nice neighborhood and close to many touristic places. The shower was defected but they fixed it. The room is not as wide as it looks in the picture neither the hotel.
Hala
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Bonnie
2 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was spacious, quiet, and nicely furnished; however, many things were in need of repair: bathtub drain, sink plug, hair dryer, broken electrical outlet are some examples. It seems as though this used to be a very nice hotel but is not being kept up anymore. Breakfast was good.
Bonnie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
Shanaz
23 April 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly and welcoming staff. The breakfast at this hotel was very underwhelming, and it was probably the saddest thing about the hotel. The photo of the breakfast on the Expedia website is very misleading and was nothing like that at all.
We were initially given a room that had a very smelly bathroom; something wrong with the sewage system I think as the smell was coming out of the drain in the bathroom sink. We reported this to reception who apparently knew about the problem already, but still gave us the room?? We had the room changed the next day.
This time, the bathroom in the new room was cleaner and not smelly, however there were ants on the floor lol.
In summary, I probably wouldn't stay at this hotel again and I am hesistant to recommend this to anyone for their stay in Istanbul.
Shanaz
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alice
12 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was incredibly nice and helpful. We had only a brief overnight stay, checking in late and leaving early, so I can’t speak much to the facilities. But when we checked in at 2am, they were so friendly and quick. When we checked out, we scheduled their driver services to get to the airport, and learned they only take cash that morning! The person working the front desk told us where the nearest atm was in clear directions, and was so kind about the whole thing. He also served us Turkish coffee when we came back and were waiting for the car. Just great staff! Would stay there again if I make my way back :) also, on the way to the atm, we saw many highlights we were hoping to see in the morning, so definitely recommend the location!!!
We had a wonderful experience at the Acra hotel! Location is absolutely perfect, just a short walk from Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Plenty of great shops and restaurants nearby. The staff were incredibly professional and always ready to help. Overall, i highly recommand this hotel to anyone visiting Istanbul!
The room we stayed 105. Large room for 4 people. Located good. I had some issues like i went toilet and lock from inside and bow wli cant opened lock. Lucky my family was presented at that time they called reception. i waited about 20 munites inside locked toilet. Engineer came and changed the lock.
Over its good. Customer service good.