Arena Hotel has an official Special Class certification which recognizing its special status given by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Charming and unique ARENA HOTEL located in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet area is 3-4 minutes walking distance from Sultanahmet Mosque, Ayasofya Museum and Topkapı Palace and only 18 km. from the airport. We believe we have created a special and different home within the ideal of hospitality and our guests will have a memorable stay.

Our Hotel Arena is an excellent example of a 19th Century Ottoman stone house. The owner was born here. She has restored and decorated it to give guests a glimpse into the Istanbul of yesteryear.Our Hotel Arena was elegantly restored by the current owner from the family home of her birth. The overall effect is stylish but faithful to the traditional materials and furnishings of an Ottoman stone house. It now has just 27 rooms and 4 suites all furnished in classic Turkish style but with the addition of modern facilities and creature comforts such as air-conditioning and heating, hairdryers, cable TV, minibars, direct-dial telephones, Wireless Network System, laundry service and personal safes.

There are both indoor and garden restaurants, each seating just 30 diners and a domed Turkish Bath complete with cooling-down room and Vitamin Bar. 24 hours room service
Kucukayasofya Mah. Sehit Mehmet Pasa Yokusu Ucler Hamam Sk. No:13-15 34400 Sultanahmet Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 458 03 64 - 65 Fax: +90 212 458 03 66 Email: info@arenahotel.com