Arena hotel is one of our favorite boutique hotels in Sultanahmet. The owner "Gul" (Rose) was born in this beautiful Ottoman stone house and has restored it lovingly. There are 27 immaculate rooms, 4 suites and 4 special rooms with specially designed classic furnishings, Iznik motif ceramics and Turkish design bedspreads and drapes. The rooms include shower or full bath and toilet, direct dial telephone, music, mini-bar, hairdryer, T.V. Some rooms with private balcony, many rooms have a sea view and all suites have a sea view. There is a cozy breakfast room, 2 restaurants and a garden. The Arena hotel also has a small private Turkish bath and a small meeting room for about 30. Located in the historical district of Istanbul.