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Gul Kucukserim
The owner Ms. Gul Kucukserim was born in this house in Istanbul. She was graduated from Nisantasi Girl's College for Economy and Commerce and received English language training certificate at Cambridge School of English in UK.
[Read more]By restoring the 19th century Ottoman stone house the owner has helped take visitors back to the life and culture as it was in the Old City of Sultan Ahmed.
The owner of Arena Hotel grew up in this mansion and converted it to a hotel, using much of the original furniture and ambience. Arena Hotel is a perfect example of a 19th century Ottoman stone house. The owner has restored and decorated Arena Hotel so that it is there to give its guests a glimpse into the Istanbul of yesterday. The overall effect is stylish but faithful to the traditional materials and furnishings of an Ottoman stone house. Most of the antique furniture and decorations are genuine from the owner's family.








