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Location. The Hotel Spectra is located in Istanbul, Turkey, on the corner of Hippodrome Square. The Blue Mosque is 50 metres from the hotel and Saint Sophia is 200 metres from the hotel. The nearest train and metro stations are both one kilometre away.
Hotel Features. A traditional, four storey Ottoman townhouse, the Hotel Spectra features a modern interior and opens onto a roof terrace that affords views over the Blue Mosque and Hippodrome Square. Amenities include 24 hour room service, currency exchange and concierge services. Complimentary Internet access is available in public areas. Airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge.
A complimentary breakfast is served every morning on the roof terrace. The Hotel Spectra houses a lobby bar and an Internet café serving strong, traditional Turkish coffee.
Guestrooms. The 19 air conditioned guestrooms at Hotel Spectra are individually decorated in a modern style and feature Turkish rugs. Amenities include minibars, cable television and high speed Internet connections. Bathrooms offer showers and makeup mirrors.
Expert Tip. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is said to be the largest covered market in the world. Its 58 streets feature more than 4,000 shops selling jewellery, pottery, spices and carpets.
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Hotel Spectra
Sehit Mehmetpasa Yokusu No 2
34400
DirectionsFrom Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST):
Distance to Hotel Spectra is 18 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive.
Getting there. The hotel offers transport for a surcharge. Alternatively, 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. Taxis wait outside Arrivals; fixed prices are in place and the fare to the city centre should be about 20 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 prior to 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.
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Rome
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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.