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Location. Located in Old Town in Istanbul, Turkey, the boutique Hotel Uyan stands 50 metres from Sultanhamet Square, 75 metres from Sultan Ahmed Mosque and 100 metres from Topkapi Palace.
Hotel Features. Original white doors and wrought iron balconies grace the Hotel Uyan. The hotel was originally built as an Ottoman House in 1928, but was converted to a boutique hotel in 1992. Mornings begin with a complimentary breakfasts out on the terrace, overlooking the city sights.
Guestrooms. The street next to the hotel is closed to heavy traffic, ensuring quiet guestroom experiences. Amenities include cable television and direct dial telephones. A vanity table includes a mirror and complimentary toiletries.
Expert Tip. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque for its interior blue tiles, has a prayer caller stand on one of the balconies five times a day, using a public address system to be heard across the city.
'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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Hotel Uyan
Cankurtaran Mah. Utangac Sokak No 25
07200
DirectionsThe easiest way to get to the hotel is by taxi, a typical fare costs 20 22 YTL. The shuttle bus also runs from the airport to the Aksaray district, where a taxi can be taken to the hotel, or a tram runs from Aksaray to Sultanahmet. City and private buses run services in Istanbul. The suburban train network is old but reliable and inexpensive. Istanbul's metro is under construction, though some lines are already in service; it's inexpensive, with frequent services. There are also several tramlines. Istanbul has a large fleet of yellow taxis, but a cheaper way of getting around the streets is to hire a dolmus (shared taxi or minibus). Ferries and catamarans are a cheap, fun way to get around.
From Ataturk International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 20 kilometres.
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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.