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Location.The Seres Hotel is located in Istanbul, Turkey, 400 metres from the harbour and within 500 metres of Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia. The railway station is 350 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features.This well appointed boutique hotel is housed in a traditional Ottoman building and opens to air conditioned interiors with a 24 hour front desk. Staff can offer the use of a safe deposit box and provide 24 hour room service. There is a meeting room for up to 50 people, and complimentary Internet connections are available.
The Restaurant Terrace at the Seres Hotel offers refined Turkish menus, with a view over Istanbul city and the Bosphorus. A complimentary breakfast buffet is available in the morning. Half board rates are also available. The Sultan Bar in the lobby, with wooden panelling and marble floors, specialises in cocktails and Turkish wines.
Guestrooms. All 54 air conditioned guestrooms have double glazed windows with blackout drapes. The rooms are of classic homely design with neutral colour schemes. The wooden furniture includes desks. The bathrooms have showers, hair dryers, and telephones. All guestrooms are equipped with satellite television, direct dial phones, and complimentary dial up Internet connections. Further amenities include minibars and sewing kits. The hotel offers half board rates.
Expert Tip. The Blue Mosque, so called for the colour of the tiles inside, was built in the early 17th century. It has six minarets and many domes, the largest of which rises up to 140 feet, and has the capacity for 10 000 people.
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Seres Hotel
Hüdavendigar Caddesi 49
34420
DirectionsFrom Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST):
Distance to Seres Hotel is 15 kilometres, approximately 25 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Both airport terminals are connected to the metro system, which runs to the city centre. One way to get to the hotel is by metro towards Zeytinburnu, from where a train service continues to Guelhane, 350 metres from the hotel. 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 hotel is 30 YTL. The price is 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.
AttractionsArea Attractions:Topkapi PlaceSt SopiaBlue MosqueGrand BasarArcheological MuseumTurkish And Islamic Art MuseumEgyptain BazaarChamber Commerce 0.5 Of The Hotel
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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.