In popular Amsterdam East, in the Oosterpark, you will find Hotel Arena, a monumental, intimate, four-star hotel. Connected by a love of travel, food, art and culture, Hotel Arena is a place where people meet. Started as a Roman Catholic nursing home that gave shelter to invalid and sick orphan girls in 1888, the beautiful building has had many uses since then. Hotel Arena started in 1992 as a sleep-inn sleeping place for free spirits, young world travellers and creatives. It has since grown into a Superior boutique hotel with 141 rooms, beautiful meeting rooms, including the historic Chapel. You can also enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks overlooking the park at PARK Café / Restaurant. Hotel Arena is within walking distance of various attractions and public transport, making it the ideal base for your trip to Amterdam. Guests can choose from a diverse range of rooms and make use of amenities such as a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, the possibility of bicycle rental and parking is available in our underground garage. Hotel Arena has been a cultural venue in Amsterdam for 30 years, where guests can enjoy our own programming consisting of art exhibitions, music and dance parties, film nights and so much more.