Welcome to our selection of the most charming hotels in the heart of Istanbul. Envied locations, calm and cosy atmosphere, elegance and charming welcome. We offer you the best in convenience, quality and the service. Our rates are the best, with savings that average around 50 % but sometimes are as much as 70% below rack rates. You will always pay less than rack rates with our hotel program. 

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Welcome to Special Class Arena Hotel, located in the old city part of Istanbul called Sultanahmet, 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 was born here. She has restored and decorated it to give guests a glimpse into the Istanbul of yesteryear. Public areas have been decorated with antique furniture in order to give a warm and elegant atmosphere. In the lobby there is a 2.5 meter high, 16th Century, 24 carat gold-leaf mirror. Other features include and 18th Century Vienna Console stone mirror with intricate Hand-made designs on the frame, a unique Chinese-style hand-embroidered silk prayer rug. The sides of the bar in the garden have been covered with Kandira stone. There is also an antique fountain in the garden. The Hotel entrance has a Hand-made ceramic Tree of Life panel. According to Selcuk Turkish tradition, it will bring good luck. Also in the lobby there is a Hand-made velvet Bridal ‘Kaftan’ embroidered with gold threads as well as a 19th Century seating group which surrounds a display housing examples of Turkish silver household items. The hotel's charming owner was herself born in this very house, so maybe that explains why she took such meticulous care to ensure that none of the building's original character was sacrificed in the transformation. 27 rooms, 54 beds, 4 suites. Fully air-conditioned and heated. All rooms come with full bath, direct dial telephone, wireless network system, hair-dryer, safe, cable TV, radio, and mini bar. Most rooms have a sea view. The Delight Restaurant is an excellent example of a 19th. Century Ottoman stone house and gives our guests a glimpse into the Istanbul of yesteryear. The Delight Restaurant is within easy walk to the main Hippodrome area, as well as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the convenient public tram. Our restaurant serves delicious Turkish and continental cuisine for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Fresh fish is available every day. If you are a wine lover, we have a variety of excellent Turkish wine. You are sure to find a traditional Turkish dessert at the end of the meal.

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