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Location. The Hotel Olimpiyat is located in Istanbul, Turkey, 300 metres from Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Spice Bazaar.
Hotel Features. Set in central Istanbul, the Olimpiyat Hotel is a five storey property. The reception area features a dedicated concierge desk offering assistance with tours and excursions. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Other amenities include 24 hour room service, currency exchange and dry cleaning services. The hotel features its own parking garage (surcharge).
The hotel offers a complimentary buffet breakfast ever morning. The Olive Restaurant and Bar overlooks St Sophia and Topkapi Palace and is open for lunch and dinner daily. The menu offers Turkish and international fare. The hotel also houses an Internet café and a lobby bar serving cocktails.
Guestrooms. The Hotel Olimpiyat's 59 air conditioned guestrooms feature soft yellow walls offset by dusky blue fitted carpets and have modern light wood furnishings. Amenities include satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet, direct dial phones and minibars. Bathrooms offer showers, makeup mirrors and telephones. Guestroom
Expert Tip. Topkapi Palace, 300 metres from the hotel, was first built by Mehmet the Conqueror following his capture of Constantinople in 1453. The palace is built around four courtyards surrounded by pavilions, chambers and halls, including the harem and the treasury.
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Olimpiyat
Ebusuud Cad Erdogan Sok No 6
34410
DirectionsFrom Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST):
Distance to Hotel Olimpiyat is 18 kilometres, approximately 30 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 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.
Driving directions. From Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Drive in the direction of Sirkeci.
Head towards Sultanahmet and turn right at the end of Sultanahmet Square.
Follow the tramlines and then turn left at the traffic lights.
The Hotel Olimpiyat is on the right hand side.
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