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Location. The Sarnic Hotel is located in Istanbul, Turkey, 100 metres from the Blue Mosque and 500 metres from the Grand Bazaar. Sultanahmet Tram Station is situated 250 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Set in the historic Sultanahmet area, the boutique Sarnic Hotel occupies a renovated turn of the century mansion with an ornate stone facade and opens to a traditionally decorated lobby area with LCD television and magazines. The hotel's multilingual concierge is on hand to offer assistance with sightseeing and excursions, and guests can try their hand at Turkish cooking lessons. Further amenities include 24 hour room service, and complimentary entrance to the 5th century basilica cistern located behind the hotel.
Guests of the Sarnic Hotel can start the day with a complimentary buffet breakfast on the roof terrace with its panoramic views, and enjoy Turkish dishes in the relaxed Sarnic Rooftop Restaurant and Bar.
Guestrooms. The 16 air conditioned guestrooms have traditional decor with richly patterned fabrics and dark wood furnishings. Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet, satellite television, minibars, and bathrooms with hair dryers.
Expert Tip. Topkapi Palace, located 400 metres from the hotel, served as the administrative centre of the Ottoman Empire from 1465 and is now a museum. The Palace is constructed around four courts and includes the old imperial mint, an archaeology museum, and the harem and the treasury, home to The Sacred Trusts.
'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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Sarnic Boutique Hotel (Ottoman Mansion)
Kucuk Ayasofya Caddesi 26
Sultanahmet
34400
DirectionsFrom Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST):
Distance to the Sarnic Hotel 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 approximately 1 TRY. The Havas Airport bus departs every 30 minutes for the main bus terminal and Taksim Square, 3.5 kilometres from the hotel. Journey time is approximately 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 approximately 20 30 TRY. At night, there is a 50 per cent surcharge. Prices are 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
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.