The Sumahan on the Water Hotel makes sure to offer everything that defines Turkish wealth. Each suite or bedroom has a unique style with extraordinary views that can only be seen while staying at the Sumahan on the Water Hotel. Furthermore, the twin level suites include a garden that faces the beautiful Bosphorous strait. In addition, each room has all the amenities that will make you stay a lifetime if it were possible. With air-conditioning, immense bathrooms with Turkish materials such as colognes and towels, a safe deposit box to secure all your personal belongings, a minibar, satellite TV, this is what Mediterranean paradise is all about.

The Sumahan on the Water welcomes you to their definition of luxury and leisure. You will for sure return on your next trip to Turkey as every room at the Sumahan on the Water Hotel offers a new experience.

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Top Istanbul Restaurants II

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Istanbul Unique Travel Tips

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Archaeology Museum (Arkeoloji Müzesi), Istanbul

With an astonishing 82 rooms, the Sofa Hotel is relaxation at its best. Furthermore, if you would like to take it to the next level, choose one of the 17 suites at the Sofa Hotel. Designed by the renowned Turkish architect Sinan Kafadar, everything that you can imagine will make you feel like royalty at the Sofa Hotel.

When you take a stroll outside, you are in one of the fashion capitals of the world. You can find all the international brands, restaurants, bars, cafes and the most renowned mall in the entire Istanbul. What more convenience can you ask for if you have the metro station five minutes away, the Ataruk airport at 24 km away and the International Airport at 50 km.

Also, go to the top floor of the Sofa Hotel. You will find yourself in one of the most unique places in all of Turkey, the Art*8 Lounge. This is the greatest destination for all types of special events with a marvelous view of Bosphorus.

When it is dinner time, the Supermarket by Longtable and the Café Sofa will satisfy all your cravings with marvel and delights.

Istanbul is waiting for you at the Sofa Hotel to give you an experience of a lifetime. This is extreme Turkish delight, it will show you what comfort is all about.

When you go on vacation, on a business trip or while organizing a city break, remember that not only what is inside the hotel plays a role but also what is on its top counts as well. While booking your stay, think not only about a hotel room, but also outside the box. You will be impressed by what you can find on the top of the hotels. We encourage you to discover with us some of the best hotels’ rooftops in Europe. We will not let you down as we know the way up!

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Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona, Spain

Without a doubt, this spacious terrace of more than 350 square meters is one of the most stunning places in Barcelona. Check out the image of its infinity swimming pool and you will be certain about it. Enjoy the sun, have a dinner and a cocktail at the Sky Bar while admiring the far-reaching views. You can also book the entire space for a private event.

http://www.epoquehotels.com/h.php/barcelona-hotels/boutique-hotel/h/centralgrandhotel/l/en

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Duquesa de Cardona Hotel, Barcelona, Spain

Enjoy a cocktail or two, try some tapas and admire panoramic views of Barcelona. If you think your family, friends or co-workers would like this amazingly located rooftop terrace as well, throw a private party for up to 90 of them. Oh, look at the yachts in the port!

http://www.epoquehotels.com/h.php/barcelona-hotels/boutique-hotel/h/duquesacardona/l/en

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Hospes Casas del Rey de Baeza Hotel, Seville, Spain

Swim, take some sun, admire the unique views of the historical city center of Seville as well as trying the flavors and the aromas of Andalusian cuisine –you can enjoy all of that on the rooftop of the luxury Hospes Casas del Rey de Baeza Boutique Hotel.

http://www.epoquehotels.com/h.php/seville-hotels/boutique-hotel/h/hospescasasdelrey/l/en

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The Sofa Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey

Art*8 Lounge with a stunning view of the Bosphorus as well as the city of Istanbul. You can have a peaceful breakfast here or throw a party for up to 100 people, everything while enjoying the sea view and admiring the works of well-known contemporary artists.

http://www.epoquehotels.com/h.php/istanbul-hotels/boutique-hotel/h/sofahotel/l/en

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Fresh Hotel, Athens, Greece

If you would like to swim until 2 o’clock in the morning while enjoying the view of the historic city of Athens, particularly the impressive columns of the Acropolis, the Air-Lounge, located on the 9^th floor of the Fresh Hotel is the perfect spot for your holidays.

http://www.epoquehotels.com/h.php/athens-hotels/boutique-hotel/h/freshhotel/l/en

We present you the second part of the guide about the best restaurants in Istanbul, the first part is available under:

http://blog.epoquehotels.com/4755/top-istanbul-restaurants-part-1/

Straddling the Bosphorus, its skyline studded with domes and minarets, Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Its history tracks back from Byzantium to Constantinople to its place at the head of the Ottoman Empire. Today it hums as Turkey’s cultural heart and good-time capital. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can tramp the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan’s harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi (Grand Bazaar); dine in one of the below recommended restaurants to complete your visit to Istanbul.

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Topaz Restaurant & Bar

• Address: Inönü Caddesi Ömer Avni Mahallesi No:50 Gümüssuyu
• Tel: +90212 249 10 01
• Website: www.topazistanbul.com
• Cuisine(s): Modern international cuisine, Turkish cuisine
• Whats Special: Topaz stands out with one of the most distinguished wine cellars of the country with 134 different kinds of wine some of which are very precious. Topaz has lent management of its wine cellar to the French sommelier Alain Wurshing.
• Avg Price: *****

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Leb-i Derya

• Address:Kumbaracı yokusu 57/6 Tünel,Beyoglu
• Tel: +90212 293 49 89- 243 95 55
• E-mail: info@lebiderya.com
• Website: www.lebiderya.com
• Cuisine(s): Modern international cuisine , Turkish cuisine, Italian cuisine
• Whats Special: In order to live the beauty of Istanbul, to be enchanted by the magic of the Bosphorus and to witness the unique view of the moonlight we welcome you to Lebiderya. In the hot summer nights you will be relaxing with the light seabreeze on our entirely open terrace and in the cold winter days Lebiderya turns into a friendly and warm location where you and your companions have a chat by the fireplace. With its menu from different cuisines and its ever smiling service Lebiderya is the place for celebrations o for a regular night out.
• Avg Price: ****

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Mikla Restaurant & Bar

• Address: The Marmara Pera , Mesrutiyet Caddesi No:167/185 Beyoglu
• Tel: +90212 293 56 56
• E-mail: Pera-info@themarmarahotels.com
• Website: http://www.themarmarahotels.com/The-Marmara-Pera/index.asp
• Cuisine(s): Mediterranean cuisine
• Whats Special: The roof-top restaurant Mikla, a Mediterranean restaurant with a clear emphasis on Istanbul and Scandinavia. Mikla offers a perfect opportunity to those who want to experience the contemporary Istanbul lifestyle in the heart of the old city with its outstanding view including a birdseye view of the main historical peninsula on the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus.
Avg Price: *****

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Pucci plus

• Address: Inönü Caddesi No:30 Gümüssuyu Taksim
• Tel: +90212 293 67 32
• E-mail: info@pucciistanbul.com
• Website: www.pucciistanbul.com
• Cuisine(s): Mediterranean cuisine,International cuisine,Italian cuisine
• Avg Price :****

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Wan-na

• Address: Tepebası Mh. Mesrutiyet Caddesi No:151
• Tel: +90212 243 17 94
• Website: www.istanbuldoors.com
• Cuisine(s): Japon-Thai-Chinese cuisine
• Whats Special: Wan-na has brought a different air with its own pleasure and entertainment understanding and has opened the 2007 winter season. Wan-na has Vietnam, Thai, Japan and Chinese cuisine with “sushi” menu included and offers wonderful tastes combined with an oriental atmosphere for its guests. The Wallpaper magazine which follows trends all over the world said that “The restaurant-bar Wan-na is an Asian which has rescued the Far eastern soul from cliches of red lanterns and teak Budha statues with its original decoration which was inspired from abstract neon lighted origami styles and DJs who plays the most recent house rhythms and video art images that is reflected by projectors.
• Avg Price: *****

Hotel Amira in Istanbul is a new boutique hotel situated in the heart of this marvelous capital. Close to Hotel Amira Istanbul are the great St. Sophia, the wonderful Blue Mosque, the mystical Basilica Cistern, the majestic Topkapi Palace, the multicolored Grand Bazaar, and it is neighboring to the remains of the Bukaleon Sea Palace. Hotel Amira Istanbul offers the most spaciously designed guestrooms in the old city, boasting extra comfortable Visco mattresses, high-tech amenities such as iPhone docking stations and local hints such as hand-made ceiling paintings.

Functionality and comfort are present in the fully equipped standard rooms of Hotel Amira, featuring king size or twin beds in a 25 m² average area. The deluxe rooms are light, spacious and cover an area of around 34 m². The room has also an elegant living area with a sofa. The Amira Suite offers the ultimate Sultanahmet experience. The 42 m² suite features a magnificent panoramic seaside view from the balcony.The Amira Suite has an elegant living area with a functional sofa. The family room is a mix of a spacious deluxe room with a king size bed and a comfortable standard room with twin beds. Hotel Amira Istanbul has only two of these special connecting rooms created just for families. In the 50 m²room you will find all the comforts of the deluxe rooms. Together with its personalized first-rate service, Hotel Amira Istanbul offers also the convenience of valet parking, a library including a rich collection for every taste, free Wi-Fi access and a luxury business centre. During your stay at Hotel Amira Istanbul, you will be able to forget all the stress in the Wellness Center that includes gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, and massage service. Location: Hotel Amira Istanbul is ideally located in the historical peninsula, 14 km away from Ataturk Airport and just steps away from all the major touristic and historical attractions, such as St. Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace.

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Straddling the Bosphorus, its skyline studded with domes and minarets, Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Its history tracks back from Byzantium to Constantinople to its place at the head of the Ottoman Empire. Today it hums as Turkey’s cultural heart and good-time capital. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can tramp the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan’s harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi (Grand Bazaar); dine in one of the below recommended restaurants to complete your visit to Istanbul.

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Hamdi Restaurant

• Address: Tahmis Caddesi Kalçın Sokak No:17 Eminönü – Istanbul
• Tel: (0212) 528 03 90
• E-mail: info@hamdirestorant.com.tr
• Website: www.hamdi.com.tr
• Cuisine(s): International and Turkish Cuisine
• What’s Special: Hamdi Arpacı came from Urfa, Birecik to Istanbul towards to end of the 1960’s. He opened his first counter at the corner of the parking lot situated next to Eminonu, New Mosque. With a small grill and itinerant counter, he offered delicious kebab specialties to the small trade’s people and to public for 7 years. Chef Hamdi’s kebabs became more awareness. The continuously growing number of his customers made him establishes the Hamdi Meat restaurant on the corner of the same parking lot. The Turkey’s Southeastern Region’s unrivalled delicious kebabs were offered to the appreciation of customers while preserving their authentic characteristics and preparation methods during 18 years in the same place.
• Avg Price: ****

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Konyalı Restaurant, Topkapı Palace

• Address: Topkapı Palace Museum Sultanahmet – Istanbul
• Tel: 0212 513 96 96
• E-mail: saray@konyalilokantasi.com
• Website: www.konyalilokantasi.com/english/esaray.htm
• Cuisine(s): International and Turkish Cuisine
• What’s Special: Konyalı Topkapı Palace Restaurant is the place that has been visited by the most number of presidents, kings, queens, empires and stars inside and outside of Turkey for years and it is a record.Restaurant that is closed on Tuesdays and has a unique Bosporus view serves not only tastes of Traditional Turkish Cuisine but also a rich dessert menu. It opens everyday except on Tuesdays from 08:30am to 16:30pm. You can taste Traditional Turkish Cuisine meals like tandır – low temperature oven baked baby lamb-, begendili kebap -aubergine caviar with lamb meat-, stuffed lamb and vegetables with olive oil in Konyalı Topkapı Palace Restaurant while watching magnificent view. You can taste Traditional Turkish Cuisine meals like tandır -low temperature oven baked baby lamb-, begendili kebap aubergine caviar with lamb meat-, stuffed lamb and vegetables with olive oil in Konyalı Topkapı Palace Restaurant while watching magnificent view.
• Avg Price: *****

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Sarnıc Restaurant

• Address: Sogukesme Sokagi, 34220 Sultanahmet – Istanbul
• Tel: 0 212 512 42 91
• Website: www.sarnicrestaurant.com/en/index.jsp
• Cuisine(s): Turkish cuisine
• What’s Special: The extraordinary building with the high domes supported on six stone piers situated at the top of the hill at the end of the row of small hotels in the narrow street immediately behind St. Sophia was orginally built, more than a thousand years ago, as a cistern. Until recently it was used as an automobile repair shop. The Cistern Tavern is a great and dramatic synthesis a witness, a document of the three thousand years old history of Istanbul; the capital of three Empires. A restaurant of the Republican period in a Roman cistern at the end of an old Ottoman Street.
• Avg Price: ****

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Giritli Restaurant

• Address: Keresteci Hakkı Sokak (Armada Otel Yanı) Cankurtaran / Ahırkapı / Istanbul
• Tel: +90212 458 22 70
• E-mail: giritli_ist@giritlirestoran.com
• Website: www.giritlirestoran.com
• Cuisine(s): Seafood
• What’s Special: Only open since 2003, Giritli has already become an Istanbul classic, and with a prix-fixe only menu of Cretan specialties that includes a generous four courses and unlimited drink (wine or raki), it’s easy to understand why. The food is outstanding, with an enormous selection of delicious appetizers like sea bass ceviche, herb-covered cubes of feta cheese with walnuts and green onion, and perfectly grilled calamari. Starters are followed by a choice of freshly caught fish (there aren’t any other options), either grilled or fried. The restaurant garden, with its whitewashed walls and blue trim, feels like a slice of the Greek islands in the middle of Istanbul.
• Avg Price: ****

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360 Restaurant –Bar-Night Club

• Address: Istiklal Caddesi Mısır Apt. Floor:8 No:32/309 Beyoglu
• Tel: +90212 251 10 42-43
• E-mail: 360istanbul@360istanbul.com
• Website: www.360istanbul.com
• Cuisine(s): Modern international cuisine, Turkish cuisine
• What’s Special: The multi award winnig 360istanbul is set in a penthouse perched on a 19th century apartment building overlooking the old embassy row in Beyoglu.It commands a 360 breathe taking landscape view of the Istanbul all the way from the up close steeple of St Antoine’s Church and across the Bosphorus strait to the Hagia Sophia Mosque and out to the Sea of Marmara.360 is offering a twist on the modern Turkish meze fused with international cuisine and an exclusive wine selection to compliment it.
• Avg Price: *****

The first part of the Istanbul Restaurant Guide can be found under:

http://blog.epoquehotels.com/4865/top-istanbul-restaurants-part-2/

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Need a hotel in Istanbul?

Hotel Amira in Istanbul is a new boutique hotel situated in the heart of this marvelous capital. Close to Hotel Amira Istanbul are the great St. Sophia, the wonderful Blue Mosque, the mystical Basilica Cistern, the majestic Topkapi Palace, the multicolored Grand Bazaar, and it is neighboring to the remains of the Bukaleon Sea Palace. Hotel Amira Istanbul offers the most spaciously designed guestrooms in the old city, boasting extra comfortable Visco mattresses, high-tech amenities such as iPhone docking stations and local hints such as hand-made ceiling paintings.

Functionality and comfort are present in the fully equipped standard rooms of Hotel Amira, featuring king size or twin beds in a 25 m² average area. The deluxe rooms are light, spacious and cover an area of around 34 m². The room has also an elegant living area with a sofa. The Amira Suite offers the ultimate Sultanahmet experience. The 42 m² suite features a magnificent panoramic seaside view from the balcony.The Amira Suite has an elegant living area with a functional sofa. The family room is a mix of a spacious deluxe room with a king size bed and a comfortable standard room with twin beds. Hotel Amira Istanbul has only two of these special connecting rooms created just for families. In the 50 m²room you will find all the comforts of the deluxe rooms. Together with its personalized first-rate service, Hotel Amira Istanbul offers also the convenience of valet parking, a library including a rich collection for every taste, free Wi-Fi access and a luxury business centre. During your stay at Hotel Amira Istanbul, you will be able to forget all the stress in the Wellness Center that includes gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, and massage service. Location: Hotel Amira Istanbul is ideally located in the historical peninsula, 14 km away from Ataturk Airport and just steps away from all the major touristic and historical attractions, such as St. Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace.

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Istanbul… Anywhere within the vicinity, Istanbul is a charming city that you will always want to return to… It’s impossible not to get affected by its magic!.. It is really inevitable not to get inspired by its history and culture. A city that makes you feel the Eastern world and clarifies that you are in the west. For instance, if you pass by the bosphorus, you will feel as if you were in a metropol that unites the two continents. When you travel around the Modern Art Museum,  you will encounter a European atmosphere. Furthermore, a visit to the Topkapi Palace will solidify the solemnity of the Ottoman Empire. This city always surprises its guests, it makes them feel wonderful… it catches their soul and binds them.. Once you leave the city, it will definitely make you come back… Definitely…

Recommended Restaurants:

Sunset, Feriye, Beyti, Changa, Mikla, Gina, X, Zuma, Gaja, Wanna, Poseidon, Lacivert. 360, Marina’nın Bahçesi (The Garden of Maria)

Recommended Bars/Club:

Anjelique, W, Reina, Sortie, Suada, Blackk, Al Jamal, Cahide, Nu Pera,  Hayal Kahvesi, Ghetto, Istanbul Jazz Center, Biber Bar, Zihni Bar

Interesting Walking Trails:

The Princes Islands, especially the Buyukada; makes for a wonderful route that can transcend you into an extraordinary journey. A lovely island enhanced by its architecture, historical kiosks, trips on the phaeton and its delicious foods.  The closest getaway points from Istanbul are Polonezkoy, Agva, Sile, Riva, and Sapanca.

City Landmarks:

Beyoglu, Istiklal Avenue, Tunnel

Nisantasi, Abdi İpekci Avenue;

Galata Tower, Kuledibi;

Eminonu, Egypt Bazaar, Grand Bazaar;

Sultanahmet, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia

The Golden Horn, Eyup Sultan, Miniatürk, Rahmi Koc Museum;

Maslak, Istinye Park AVM – A, Aplus, Anatolian Side, Bagdat Avenue

In Bosphorus; Ortakoy, Bebek, Yenikoy…

By the beach, Yesilkoy…

The Closest Places for Short Strolls

The Grand Bazaar is a must-see place. Thes Kumkapı Fish Auction would be interesting experience. Witness incredible cultural activities such as the Lutfi Kirdar, IKSV and the Cemal Resit Re. Architechtural wonders are an everlasting part of Istanbul. Visit the Topkapi Palace, the Dolmabahce Palace, the Istanbul Modern, the Sakip Sabanci Museum, the Toy Museum and the Rahmi Koc Museum. Yildiz Park and the Bebek trails are great for a nice stroll. Furthermore, it is a must to join the Bosphorus Tour. Also, the Rumeli Kavagi is an interesting place to visit as it is located at the edge of the city.

About Bentley Hotel

The Bentley Hotel Istanbul is the pioneer of a different travel culture in Turkey. Beyond a pleasant stay, we offer our guests the possibility to experience a particular lifestyle with all its components. With a blend of classic and contemporary, comfort and design, a relaxing environment and state-of-the-art information technologies, Bentley Hotel is the ideal spot for those who prefer not to give up their lifestyle while traveling. Our guests at Bentley Hotel have the privilege to live luxury in a modern and cozy environment. This luxury boutique hotel offers a plain and peaceful atmosphere, comfort lies in the details tailored according to your needs.

Location:

At the intersection of Harbiye and Nisantasi, Bentley Hotel Istanbul is within a walking distance to Istanbul’s popular restaurants, clubs, distinguished shopping areas, as well as the Military Museum, Open air theatre, major concert hall, congress and exposition centers and subway. The Metro Station is about 300 m and Istanbul Convention Center is 500 m from the Bentley Istanbul. The Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are 7 km. Ataturk Airport is 20 Km and Sabıha Gokcen Airport 45 Km. the Archeology Museum is 8 km, Taksim Square 2 km, Ortaköy 4 km, Grand Bazaar 9 km, Spice Bazaar 6 km. – View Location Map.

General Information:

Category:	Avantgarde Superior [learn more]
Address:	Halaskargazi Caddesi 75, Istanbul [view map]
Type:	Boutique Hotel
Best Rate:	140 EUR [View Calendar]
Total Rooms:	50
Languages Spoken by Staff:	English, Italian, Turkish
Credit Cards Accepted:	MASTERCARD, VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MAESTRO
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Today, we continue our series about Istanbul. Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Its history tracks back from Byzantium to Constantinople to its place at the head of the Ottoman Empire. Today it hums as Turkey’s cultural heart and good-time capital. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can tramp the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan’s harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi (Grand Bazaar).

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Topkapi Palace

Enjoy the marvelous “Kremlin Palace Treasure in the Topkapi Palace” in Istanbul.  This has been the center for four centuries during the Ottoman Empire as it was the location for the state administration. It is open every day from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. except on Tuesdays.

Aya Sofya (Haghia Sophia) Museum

The Aya Sofya built in 532-537 AD and has been one of the biggest churches in the world for over 1000 years, blends Christianity and Islam during the Byzantine Empire.  With a dome at 56m high, today the museum showcases beautiful mosaics and art from two exotic cultures. It is open every day from 09:30 to 16:30 except Mondays.

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Sultanahmet (The Blue Mosque)

The most important mosque in the city in Sultanahment square, with a unique distinction of having 6 slim minarets, the Sultanahment also known as the Blue Mosque, is famously known for the blue tile work in its walls. Furthermore, the 17^th century mosque is located near the Haghia Sophia museum.

Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar

With an astonishing 250,000 to 400,000 visitors daily, the ancient Grand Bazaar has been the center of business for more than 6 centuries. It is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world that contain around 1,200 shops  that many are renowned for their jewelry, spices, pottery and carpets. It is the center of spice trade in Istanbul and itself is located within the Külliye of the Yeni Mosque designed during the 17^th century by Koca Kasim Aga and completed in 1660. Everyday gives a chance to purchase some of the finest goods from 09:00 to 19:00 except Sundays and holidays.

Hotel Amira in Istanbul is a new boutique hotel situated in the heart of this marvelous capital. Close to Hotel Amira Istanbul are the great St. Sophia, the wonderful Blue Mosque, the mystical Basilica Cistern, the majestic Topkapi Palace, the multicolored Grand Bazaar, and it is neighboring to the remains of the Bukaleon Sea Palace. Hotel Amira Istanbul offers the most spaciously designed guestrooms in the old city, boasting extra comfortable Visco mattresses, high-tech amenities such as iPhone docking stations and local hints such as hand-made ceiling paintings.

Functionality and comfort are present in the fully equipped standard rooms of Hotel Amira, featuring king size or twin beds in a 25 m² average area. The deluxe rooms are light, spacious and cover an area of around 34 m². The room has also an elegant living area with a sofa. The Amira Suite offers the ultimate Sultanahmet experience. The 42 m² suite features a magnificent panoramic seaside view from the balcony.The Amira Suite has an elegant living area with a functional sofa. The family room is a mix of a spacious deluxe room with a king size bed and a comfortable standard room with twin beds. Hotel Amira Istanbul has only two of these special connecting rooms created just for families. In the 50 m²room you will find all the comforts of the deluxe rooms. Together with its personalized first-rate service, Hotel Amira Istanbul offers also the convenience of valet parking, a library including a rich collection for every taste, free Wi-Fi access and a luxury business centre. During your stay at Hotel Amira Istanbul, you will be able to forget all the stress in the Wellness Center that includes gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, and massage service. Location: Hotel Amira Istanbul is ideally located in the historical peninsula, 14 km away from Ataturk Airport and just steps away from all the major touristic and historical attractions, such as St. Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace.

General Information:

Category:	Avantgarde Luxury [learn more]
Address:	Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Mustafapasa Sok. No:79 Sultanahmet Istanbul , Istanbul [view map]
Type:	Boutique Hotel
Best Rate:	69 EUR [View Calendar]
Total Rooms:	32
Languages Spoken by Staff:	English, French, Italian
Credit Cards Accepted:	MASTERCARD, VISA, AMEX
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In the first panel of the sarcophagus Alexander is depicted in the battle of Issus in 333 B.C., the critical moment when Alexander crushed Persia for primacy in Asia Minor, and in a lion chase. In the opposite frieze, Alexander and other men are hunting a lion.

In reality, archeologists have established that the sarcophagus was created for a Seleucid king, that is one of the descendents of the heirs  of the Macedonian Empire. Nevertheless the artistic beauty of historical monument is massive and makes it for a wonderful visit.

Address: Arkeoloji Müzesi
Osman Hamdi Bey Yokusu
Sultanahmet Istanbul
Turkey
Tel: +90 212 5207740

If you are planning to visit Istanbul and search for accommodation. Make sure you stay at a boutique hotel to make your stay unforgettable. For details please click here.

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The ambience of the boutique Hotel Sultania is early seventeen hundreds but its amenities are thoroughly next-century. At the Sultania you’ll embark on a journey from the Ottoman Era to the Future cuddled by the world-renowned Turkish hospitality.

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Hotel Amira Best Rate Guaranteed!

Situated in the heart of this marvelous capital, ideally located in the historical peninsula, with personalized first-rate service, Hotel Amira Istanbul offers also a library, free Wi-Fi and a luxury business centre. During your stay you will be able to forget all the stress in the Wellness Center that includes gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, and massage service.

from 99 EUR (122 USD) »

Bentley Hotel Best Rate Guaranteed!

Luxury five-star hotel, pioneer of a different travel culture in Turkey. Centrally located at Harbiye and Nisantasi, Bentley Hotel Istanbul is within a walking distance to Istanbul’s top attractions. This hotel provides Free Wifi

from 140 EUR (173 USD) »

The Sofa Hotel Best Rate Guaranteed!

Boutique hotel featuring a Spa & Wellness Centre, contemporary sleek luxury and the coolest in hotel technology. The Sofa Hotel is located at the heart of the chic shopping & arts district Nisantasi, surrounded by the best shops, restaurants and galleries Istanbul has to offer.

from 190 EUR (234 USD) »

Witt Istanbul Suites Best Rate Guaranteed!

Witt Istanbul Suites is located in the Cihangir district of Istanbul, close to Taksim Square which is a central location on the European side. Witt is close to all major attractions, Istiklal shopping street and the entertainment district. The hotel combines design and tailor-made amenities. This hotel provides Free Wifi

from 186 EUR (229 USD) »

Celal Sultan Hotel Best Rate Guaranteed!

Located in the most ancient part of Istanbul, the former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empire. The Special Class Celal Sultan Hotel offers you an exquisite stay in an elegant and stylish environment. This hotel provides Free Wifi

from 105 EUR (130 USD) »

Sumahan on The Water Hotel Best Rate Guaranteed!

A luxury boutique hotel on the water – There is a choice of suites and bedrooms, each with its own personality, most with fire places, but all with magnificent views. Sumahan on The Water Hotel is located just outside Cengelkoy.

from 295 EUR (364 USD) »

TomTom Suites Best Rate Guaranteed!

Tomtom has 20 suites, a terrace offering a panoramic view of old town and a nostalgic outlook. It tells the story of an over 100 years old building with a stylish language, but without loosing the essence of the story. This hotel provides Free Wifi

from 190 EUR (234 USD) »