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Location. The Sirkeci Konak Hotel is located in the historic Sultanahmet area of Istanbul, Turkey. Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are within 350 metres, and Taksim Square three kilometres away. The nearest tram stop, Gulhane, is 100 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Overlooking the gardens of Topkapi Palace, the boutique Sirkeci Konak Hotel is housed in an historic timber fronted 19th century townhouse, and opens to public areas combining traditional Ottoman style decor with modern design features. Guests can work out in the fitness room, go for a cooling dip in the indoor pool, and enjoy some relaxation time in the jetted tub and Turkish bath. The hotel also houses an Internet café, and offers a multilingual concierge service. Further amenities include 24 hour room service and same day dry cleaning.
Guests of the Sirkeci Konak Hotel can start the day with a complimentary buffet breakfast, enjoy international dishes in the Sirkeci Balikcisi, decorated in the style of a fishing village, and sample local specialities in the traditional Turkish Neyzade Restaurant. The hotel's lobby bar offers snacks and drinks in an Ottoman style atmosphere.
Guestrooms. The 52 air conditioned guestrooms offer a stylish, modern take on traditional Ottoman style decor with richly patterned rugs, wooden floors and crisp, white linen. All rooms are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet, satellite television, minibars, safes, hair dryers, and bathrobes.
Expert Tip. Topkapi Palace, 300 metres from the hotel, served as the administrative centre of the Ottoman Empire from 1465 and now acts as a museum. The Palace is constructed around four courts, and includes the old imperial mint, an archaeology museum, the harem, and the treasury, home to The Sacred Trusts.
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Sirkeci Konak
Taya Hatun Cad 5
Sirkeci
34120
DirectionsFrom Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST):
Distance to the Sirkeci Konak Hotel is 20 kilometres, approximately 20 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. Take the metro to Aksaray and then the tram to Gulhane, 100 metres from the hotel. Taxis wait outside Arrivals; fixed prices are in place and the fare to the hotel should be about 20 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 the airport head in the direction of Yesilkoy.
After approximately three kilometres go straight over the roundabout and continue for about 17 kilometres.
Turn left at the roundabout and head for Sultanahmet.
After 150 metres turn left into Kucuk Ayasofya Street and left again at the Blue Mosque.
Once at the Sultanahmet follow the tram road, staying in the right hand lane.
Just after Gulhane tram station, continue straight into Taya Hutan Street. The hotel is on the left hand side.
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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.
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