Istanbul hotels in the historical district
Seven cozy hotels in the historical part of the city
Sultanahmet is the historical centre of Istanbul. Here, within a limited territory, reside huge number of ancient monuments and landmarks. Blue Mosque, marvelous Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome with its Egyptian, Greek, and Byzantine columns, underground water tank Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici)... Well, it is hard to list all of them! But we can probably add one more here. It is the hotels of Sultanahmet. Let us list the best Istanbul hotels in the historical district regarding location and price/quality ratio.
Lady Diana Hotel
Sultanahmet is the heart of Istanbul. Lady Diana Hotel, in turn, is in the very centre of this heart. It is very close to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. A good advantage is that tramway station is just in a few minutes walk. Meals are good, and small cozy rooms make this hotel very attractive to those who love inexpensive comfortable stay. There also is a restaurant with open terrace.
Santa Sophia Hotel
Santa Sophia Hotel is very famous Istanbul hotel in the historical district. It possesses big advantage. It is its situation. On one hand, the hotel is in Sultanahmet, i.e. in the centre of Istanbul. On the other hand, Santa Sofia is somewhat distant from tramway rails, therefore it is always quiet and calm, here. The rooms are small, but have all the necessary amenities like hairdryer, TV, safe-box, and mini-bar.
Hali Hotel
The indisputable advantage of Hali Hotel is its prices. Stay here is very economic. Clean, conveniently situated Hali Hotel offers perfect opportunities to those who come to Istanbul mainly to participate in excursions. Meals in Hali are somewhat monotonous, yet of high quality and nourishing.
Mina Hotel
This small hotel with some 50 rooms only is very well-equipped. Room amenities include air-conditioning, mini-bar, safe-box, Internet, hairdryer, and telephone. The interior is of classic style. Sitting in restaurant, one will enjoy the marvelous view of the historical district Sultanahmet. There are also a bar and a terrace in Mina Hotel.
Asur Hotel
Advantageous location of Asur Hotel makes it very attractive for tourists who want to stay in Old city of Istanbul. The hotel fully deserves its 3 stars. Staff is amiable, meals are perfect. Wonderful view can be enjoyed from the bar on higher floors. Room atmosphere is clean, cozy, yet somewhat conservative. Egyptian Bazaar is just next to the hotel.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
A good hotel with fine rooms and perfect meals. Its drawback is in proximity to Blue Mosque. Therefore be prepared that call to prayer will wake you rather early in mornings. There are only 36 rooms in the hotel, car-parking, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, and fitness-centre. So, if you get tired of walking, there are quite a few things to do in the Sultanahmet Palace Hotel as well.
Yasmak Sultan Hotel
This old hotel, yet, possesses quite modern interior. It is in the centre if Sultanahmet. Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome and underground water-tank Yerebatan are all very close. Hotel amenities involve sauna, Turkish bath, and fitness-centre. The restaurant is simply wonderful. Room amenities of Yasmak Sultan Hotel include everything.
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