Arena is a very selective charming hotel of Sultanahmet area which is known as one of the biggest open air museums of the world. This hotel is an excellent example of a 19th century Ottoman stone house. The owner, Ms Gul Kucukserim, was born in this building and she has renovated the building by being loyal to the original characters of the architecture. You will be amazed to discover her personal attention and care at every corner of the hotel under her very professional management. For instance the velvet Bridal “Kaftan” with gold threads and curtains on the windows have been embroidered by the grandmother of Ms. Kucukserim. The Hotel is located also in the middle of the all most famous touristic and historical points of Istanbul. For instance Spice Bazaar is within 900 m, Grand Bazaar is 500 m, St. Sophia is 300 m, Blue Mosque is 300 m, Topkapi Palace is 350 m, Archeological Museum is 400 is and Turkish & Islamic Museum is within 400 m distance to Hotel Arena.