Located just a 2-minute walk from both the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Arena Hotel - Special Class offers 43 rooms blending traditional Ottoman décor with modern amenities. This special class hotel stands as a restored example of a 19th-century Ottoman stone house featuring antique furnishings and spacious accommodations with city views.
Within easy walking distance are Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and Basilica Cistern. Guests can explore Istanbul's historic district of Sultanahmet conveniently while Olivium Outlet Centre lies 10 km away. The property is situated approximately 50 km from Istanbul Airport and 48 km from Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
The rooms provide individually controlled air conditioning along with flat-screen TVs and minibars. Many feature private bathrooms equipped with slippers, bathrobes, hairdryers, body soap, free toiletries, and non-feather pillows. Some suites include balconies or terraces offering sea or city views as well as spa baths. Safety deposit boxes are available in each room alongside electric kettles for added convenience.
Guests benefit from free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel including common areas plus cable television access in their rooms. On-site parking is provided alongside a concierge desk and round-the-clock security watch. Additional wellness facilities include a dedicated spa area offering massages and Turkish bath services at an extra cost. A shared TV lounge is available along with family-friendly features such as cribs and stair gates.
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The staff were friendly and helpful, especially Uluj who spoke English well and liked drawing. The room was clean, spacious, with a balcony that had a gorgeous view over the ocean. The location was central and within walking distance to Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Square, historic buildings, museums, supermarkets, and restaurants. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice for the price.







