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Location. The Amisos Hotel is located in the Sultanahmet area of central Istanbul, Turkey. It lies 700 metres from the Blue Mosque and one kilometre from the Grand Bazaar.
Hotel Features. A four storey hotel, the Amisos is set in a refurbished period town house built in typically Turkish style. There is a roof terrace with views across the Istanbul skyline and the air conditioned public areas have wireless Internet access. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can offer currency exchange, concierge services, tour assistance, and the use of a safe deposit box. The services of a porter are available and complimentary newspapers are on offer in the lobby.
The North Shield Restaurant serves Turkish specialities and in a room decorated in the style of an English pub. A complimentary breakfast is provided.
Guestrooms. The 26 guestrooms have bright decor and traditional furnishings in Turkish style. All are equipped with satellite television, air conditioning and wireless Internet. Other standard amenities include safes, minibars, tea and coffee facilities, and complimentary bottled water. Bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, hair dryers, and makeup mirrors are all provided.
Expert Tip. The labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, one kilometre from the Amisos Hotel, is a covered market originally built in the 15th century. It houses over 4,000 shops and stalls selling gold, jewellery, carpets, leather, ceramics, hand woven textiles, meerschaum pipes, and much more besides.
'Special Class' Hotel (Turkish Ministry for Tourism)
Under the Turkish Ministry for Tourism, hotels and other tourist residences in Turkey are rated as per a set of national standards. There are seven categories of rating in operation: one star to five star hotels, 'Special Class' hotels and 'Boutique Class' hotels. This hotel is rated as 'Special Class' which applies to properties that have distinct historical, architectural or artistic features. 'Special Class' hotels are represented on this site with a star rating for our customers' benefit.
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Amisos Hotel
Ebusuud Cad 2 Sultanahmet
34312
DirectionsFrom Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST):
Distance to Amisos Hotel is 17 kilometres, approximately 25 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Both airport terminals are connected to the metro system, which runs to the city centre. Single tickets cost about 1 TRY. The Havas Airport bus departs every 30 minutes for the main bus terminal and Taksim Square, in central Istanbul. Journey time is about 30 minutes. Bus number 96 runs between the airport and the city centre, and a shuttle bus runs to the port. Taxis wait outside Arrivals; fixed prices are in place and the fare to the city centre should be about 20 TRY 30 TRY. At night, there is a 50 percent surcharge. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Istanbul's extensive public transport system includes buses, metros (underground trains), trains, trams, sea buses, and ferries. Tickets can be purchased from main stops, stations, or kiosks before boarding. Istanbul's yellow taxis are reasonably priced, but travellers should ensure the meter is used. A cheaper alternative is to use a 'dolmus' (minibus or shared taxi). Driving is not advised for visitors.
AttractionsArea Attractions:Ist 0 Mi EBlue Mosque 0.3 Mi NBosphorus Bridge 2 Mi SwDolmabahce Palace 1 Mi SwEgyptian Bazaar 0.2 Mi SeGalata Tower 0.7 Mi SGolden Horn 2 Mi SeGrand Bazaar 0.3 Mi EIstanbul City Hall 1 Mi EIstanbul University 0.5 Mi EMarmara Sea 0.4 Mi NMosaic Museum 0.3 Mi NSaint Sophia Museum 0.2 Mi NSuleymaniye Mosque 0.6 Mi ETopkapi Palace 0 Mi WTrain Station 0 Mi S
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Rome
Old Rome was the heart of Roman medieval and Renaissance periods. It features Italy's most beautiful plazas, cathedrals and antique monuments such as the Pantheon, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum reaching back as far as 2000 years. Piazzas such as the Navona, Campo de' Fiori offer picturesque settings ideal for a romantic laid-back dining and wining. Many of the hotels in Rome are centered around the historical city centre.
The Vatican: The Vatican is a state on its own. The Papal City State with an endless treasure troves of sights, relics and the world-known Vatican museum. Only a few minutes walk south the Vatican City you will find Trastevere. An array of narrow cobbled streets and lonely plazas served artists like Giorgio de Chirico as the inspiration for their works.
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