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Rooms & Views
Superior Family Room
with view
This spacious room with views of either the Blue Mosque or the Sea of Marmara, includes 1 double and 2 single beds.
Standard Family Room
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed 269 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV, sa…
Superior Family Room with Blue Mosque View
2 Double Beds 215 sq feet Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV, satellite cha…
Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
with view
Spacious room with view of the Blue Mosque.
Superior Triple Room With Blue Mosque View
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed 194 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV, satellite channels,…
Comfort Triple Room with Shower
Featuring free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers.…
Double Room with Blue Mosque View
1 Double Bed 161 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV, satellite channels, and video game…
Double Room with City View
City view
This room offers views of the Blue Mosque or Marmara Sea.
Double Room
These rooms are designed individually. Please note that this room has no windows.
Deluxe Family Room
The unit has 3 beds.
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Restaurants nearby
- Neolokal★ Michelin Neolokal bridges the gap between old and new. Respect for Turkish culinary traditions provides the foundation on which this restaurant is able to constantly renew itself. Flavours from the past are the mainstay here, reimagined with contemporary ideas and techniques. Maksut Aşkar and his young team preserve their culinary heritage and guide it into the future with their exciting cuisine. This commitment extends to environmental responsibility, with a vegetarian menu, using carefully selected local produce (including fine Turkish wines!) and working with nearby suppliers. Chef Aşkar puts his st2.2km
- PandeliBib Take the stairs to the first floor above the Egyptian bazaar and marvel at the characteristically Turkish decor with its blue mosaics on the walls and its historical cachet. In addition to the main dining space, there are two more private rooms if you would prefer a more intimate setting. The chef resolutely sticks to traditional Turkish dishes: think fragrant dolmas stuffed with rice, berries, pine nuts and a dash of vinegar, or courgette flower filled with feta, deep-fried and paired with a rich and spicy yoghurt dip, to name but a few. This perennial favourite never disappoints!1.5km
- Nicole★ Michelin This restaurant is named after Agnés Marthe Nicole, one of the Franciscan nuns and owners who lived here in the early 20C. A series of narrow lanes leads to the building, which, as you will see, has undergone major renovations. At the entrance, you are greeted by works of modern art. On the top floor, the elegance and luxury of the place is taken up a notch – and the view of the old town from here is fabulous. Exquisite dishes and the well-heeled clientele show that this fine dining restaurant is of the highest calibre. The chef revamps traditional recipes from all over Turkey, adding delicate2.8km
- Mikla★ Michelin Mikla's New Anatolian Kitchen combines respect for tradition with a sense of innovation. The restaurant is an ambassador for the producers they work with, as well as for the great diversity of produce that Turkey has to offer. The chefs use only the finest ingredients (and wines!), which take pride of place in original dishes that are stripped of unnecessary fuss. Everything here revolves around the depth of the flavours, which possess a distinctive Nordic purity.The dishes are not overly elaborate, but their complexity lies in their delicate harmonies. As an example, smoked duck breast is bar2.9km
- Ali Ocakbaşı KaraköyBib A narrow street leads you to this somewhat hidden gem. The waterside setting is a draw in itself, but the main attractions are the barbecue and tandoori oven. With a sure hand, the chefs flame-grill aubergine, for example, and then season it with chilli and five-spice powder. Their marinated lamb and beef are cooked to juicy perfection, generously spiced and served with lavash bread that has been briefly crisped up on the barbecue. The various mezze, salads and desserts such as halva stay true to tradition. And for this price point, the value is fantastic!2.0km
- TershaneBib If you want to experience a contemporary side of Istanbul, then head to the eighth floor of Hotel Momento. Its large windows afford views of the city's historical skyline (there is an even better view from the ninth-floor terrace!), and the decor is sleek and stylish. The menu revolves around mezze, kebabs and barbecued lamb dishes. You can watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen, skilfully blending spices and smoky flavours and presenting each dish with impeccable care. For instance, Turkish bread is served with juicy lamb kebab grilled over an open flame, accompanied by creamy yoghurt, p2.0km
- Karaköy LokantasıBib Intensely flavoursome taramasalata with toasted bread, crispy filo pastry stuffed with beef alongside a sweet tomato sauce for dipping, sea bass elevated by a spicy mustard-based remoulade – the menu boasts an impressive array of mezze, dishes for sharing and other traditional specialities that prove utterly irresistible. The chef uses top-quality ingredients and avoids unnecessary complexity. His dishes pack a punch, with subtle Greek influences appearing throughout. This bustling establishment with its quiet terrace and harbourside location (perfect for a pre- or postprandial stroll) has ear2.2km
- Giritli In summer, Giritli welcomes you to its atmospheric terrace, where the kitchen is also located. If the weather lets you down, you can always cross the street to the romantic Mediterranean-style sister restaurant. Be sure to explore the enticing mezze set menu (drinks included), which inventively showcases the traditional flavours of Crete. The perfectly seasoned and generously portioned dishes feature impeccably fresh produce. Think marinated sea bass with fresh herbs, or potato salad with a judicious touch of vinegar and vibrant tzatziki. A real feast!241m
- Khorasani The Sultanahmet neighbourhood is known for all its tourist restaurants, where menus consist of photographs of dishes. In that respect it's no different at the rustic-style Khorasani, but what sets this grill restaurant apart is the chef's dedication to quality. The meat, barbecued to order, and the kebabs are second to none. We thoroughly enjoyed the kebab with succulent lamb, crisp vegetables and, of course, the wonderful pita bread that comes with it. For flavoursome food with no nonsense, Khorasani is the place.434m
- Deraliye Deraliye is a landmark of the historical Sultanahmet neighbourhood, where there is one tourist restaurant next to the other. The colourful, opulent decor immediately catches the eye and, like the cuisine, is a tribute to the Ottoman Empire. The extensive menu features an array of dishes devised for sharing and specialities such as mezze, barbecued offerings and kebabs. Tempting options include duck stew in filo pastry with fragrant spiced rice, or a lamb and tomato dish, slowly simmered in an earthenware pot to let the flavours meld. Here, you can savour sumptuous Ottoman cuisine, occasionally485m
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Attractions nearby
- Hagia Sophia mosque, museum, and former church in Istanbul, Turkey400m
- Sultan Ahmed Mosque historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey, also known as Blue Mosque140m
- Constantinople capital of the Eastern Roman, Latin and Ottoman Empires, currently Istanbul, Turkey836m
- Topkapı Palace palace museum in Istanbul, Turkey1.0km
- Byzantium ancient Greek city, precursor of Constantinople1.0km
- Basilica Cistern cistern of Byzantine Constantinople387m
- Sublime Porte synecdoche for the central government of the Ottoman Empire687m
- Hagia Irene Byzantine church building in Istanbul, Turkey now a hall and museum578m
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