Found this through trip. This small hotel is very pleasant. My husband and I stayed here for 8 nights. He was on business and I was a tourist! It is central to The Sultanahmet Square/Park. OK it is near a mosque but we find the calling for prayers wonderful it is all part of being in Turkey. The hotel staff... More

This hotel is very well located to visit Istanbul: at 5 minutes walking distance from Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, Topkapi, Grand Bazaar. Very friendly staff and clean but very small rooms. Breakfast is OK but nothing more. More

Nice little Hotel, very well located close to the historical attractions; the room,we had, was small, but cosy and clean. Very friendly staff! We really can recommend it! More

We stayed 3 nights at the Arena hotel after our 14-day Mediterranean Cruise. Our travel agent highly recommended the Arena Hotel to fully appreciate the culture of the city--and she was right! The hotel was upscale with a high-class charm that made us feel right at home. We thoroughly enjoyed the convenience of the on-site "Delight" restaurant. The staff accommodated... More

We spent a week at this hotel. It is a charming hotel, great value and is perfectly located very near (three minute walk) some of Istanbul's most famous attractions, Most importantly, we felt like family. Every staff member was helpful and attentive to us. They gave us many travel tips which enabled us to maximixe our limited time in this... More

The hotel is an unexpected discovery: it is a family hotel with a very good location (if you don’t mind being in an old part of the town) with all major attractions within 5-10mins walking distance. The hotel has a lift (a rare thing in this part of the town), Turkish sauna, lovely décor, tea/coffee making facilities and free wi-fi.... More

I returned yesterday evening after an eight night stay at the Arena. Unur (not sure of the spelling) greeted us immediately upon entering the building, seating us and bringing tea and cookies. The check-in was efficient and ended with a quick over view of the sights in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. Each day, he would help with best... More

I arrived early in the morning, and they give me the room straightaway, no need to wait for the check in time which is usually 12 pm. Plus they offer me a breakfast on the arrival date! Usually breakfast is for the next morning. I stayed at the Arena hotel for 8 nights and enjoy every bit of traditional Turkish... More

Perfectly situated, very clean and nicely decorated rooms (choose a corner room), very good beds, friendly staff, nice lounges. Close to all the sights in Istanbul, within wallking distance of it all. If I go back to Istanbul I will stay here! More