Our hotels have been chosen firstly for their locations in the historic part of the city allowing our guests to be within walking distance of not only the celebrated Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and St Sophia and the vibrant Grand Bazaar but also many of its other famous attractions. In addition they are all restored Ottoman houses which ooze the atmosphere and service of the Istanbul of yesteryear whilst still providing modern comforts. To allow you flexibility they are all offered on a bed & breakfast basis.

The Celal Sultan is one of our favourite period hotels in the heart of the Sultanahmet district, much praised by our guests for its comfortable accommodation and friendly, personal atmosphere. The hotel comprises 34 beautifully furnished rooms with en suite bathrooms, air conditioning, direct dial telephones, cable TV, minibars, safety deposit boxes and hairdryers. It also boasts some family rooms for up to four people (with two linked rooms and two shower rooms), as well as a number of spacious suites for those celebrating a special occasion or simply wishing to spoil themselves. The service is both attentive and discreet making it an ideal base for a relaxed city break within easy walking distance of all of Istanbul's major attractions.

The Arena was elegantly restored by the current owner from the family home of her birth. The overall effect is stylish but faithful to the traditional materials and furnishings of an Ottoman stone house. It now has just 27 rooms and 4 suites all furnished in classic Turkish style but with the addition of modern facilities and creature comforts such as air-conditioning and heating, hairdryers, cable TV, minibars, direct-dial telephones, laundry service and personal safes. There are both indoor and garden restaurants, each seating just 30 diners and a domed Turkish Bath complete with cooling-down room and Vitamin Bar.