Arca Suite Hotel
Check rates and availability for this hotel
Find the best prices for Arca Suite Hotel from our 4 partners. Show all partners
Travel Blogs from Istanbul
Free and easy day in Istanbul
... centre accessible by metro. We spent hours checking out the international shops; we are not surprised the prices are more competitive than back home. In the evening we continued our journey home after an exhaustive day shopping n walking.... Just sitting in bed typing away, sipping esfe pilsner while searching for hotel accommodation for our onward journey. Good bye ...
Sultans, Spices and Subterranean Finds
... no less jaw dropping with a huge dome modeled after Hagia Sophia and the most impressive mix of tiles and decorative painting I have ever seen. Four large columns (called elephants feet) hold up the various arches, asps and dome all of which are covered in exquisite detailed tile. Check out the pictures and you can understand why this sent us into sensory overload trying to take everything in. It ...
Great Adventures in Istanbul
... one God. Mohammed was his prophet. Come join the prayer, come join the salvation."
The most sobering moment was a street protest after the Syrian massacre. The Syrian embassy is around the corner from our apartment. We walk outside and see dozens of police officers in full riot gear - assault rifles and all. We weren't fearful of our own safety but came to a realization that the one thing we share in common with the rest of ...
Istanbul review
Two weeks in Istanbul have gone by, and today we will be flying to Cappadocia area. It has been great here. We did the usual tourist things, like Grand Bazaar, spice market, Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia, Galata tower, Taksim square, Bosphorous cruise etc. beautiful city, but I cannot get over how friendly the people are, they smile, if they hear you are having a language problem, they will ask if they can help, and there is lots of English here. We have used the tram, funnicular, ...
Chapter Five - A Sunday of Super Sights, Part I
... and high. The huge dome covers a vast open area with massive columns at each of the four corners. There are no rows of seats, but in compensation the floor is covered with beautiful Turkish carpets. No wonder they want our shoes off! Muslins stand and kneel to pray and do not use chairs, rather sitting cross-legged on the lovely rugs.
We are not to witness prayers, as we tourists are shuttled out to accommodate the next assembly of ...
Location
Travelers also recommend:
TripAdvisor Reviews Arca Suite Hotel Istanbul
