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5 Star Istanbul Hotels, swissotel the bosphorus Istanbul

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21March2011

Overview of the Hotel: Belonging to the group of one of the leading hotels of the world, The Swissotel The Bosphorus is located in close proximity to Istanbul’s historic area with the Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque. Istanbul’s prestigious district of Nisantasi is a short walk away and is full of designer shops, exclusive restaurants and lively bars.
This luxurious 5-star property is surrounded by large grounds and has spacious, elegant guest rooms, many of which offer spectacular views of the historic city and the Bosphorus. Rooms are decorated in a traditional European style and are complimented with luxury bathrooms.

The Swissotel offers a choice of 7 restaurants and bars. Guests can enjoy international buffets, traditional Swiss food in the Chalet and Oriental cuisine at Miyako. In the summer months, guests can enjoy drinks at the hotel’s rooftop Gaja Sky Bar.A 15-minute drive from the hotel will take you to Recreational facilities at the hotel include an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, plus an award-winning spa and health club. There is also a well-equipped gym and pilates lessons can be arranged.

Amenities at the Hotel: The hotel has Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Grounds, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safe, Soundproofed Rooms, Heating, Baggage Storage, Stores in Hotel and Air Conditioning. The guests can enjoy with Tennis Court, Sauna, Fitness Center, Solarium, Spa & Health Club, Massage, Jacuzzi, Hiking, Turkish/Steam Bath, Hammam, Indoor Swimming Pool and Outdoor Swimming Pool. Other services include Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Center, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Hair/Beauty Salon, VIP Room Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Honeymoon Suite, Currency Exchange, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Shoe Shine, Packed Lunches, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service and ATM on site. Wired internet is available in the entire hotel and costs EUR 19.50 per 24 hours. Wi-fi is available in public areas and costs EUR 19.50 per 24 hours. Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 10 per day.

Hotel Rules:  The Check in time for the hotel is from 14:00 hours and the check out time is until 12:00 hours. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged EUR 76 per night per person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1. Pets are not allowed. Accepted credit cards are American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, and JCB. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Hotel Room Types and Rates:

Deluxe Suite with Park View: € 1080
Included in room price: 8 % VAT
• FREE cancellation

Deluxe Suite with Bosphorus View: € 1350
Included in room price: 8 % VAT
• FREE cancellation

Luxury Suite with Jacuzzi: € 1404
Included in room price: 8 % VAT
• FREE cancellation


Istanbul Hotels Sultanahmet

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17March2011

Overview of the Hotel: Located 165ft from Istanbul’s Hippodrome, Hotel Sultanahmet offers panoramic views of the Marmara Sea. Free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle service are some of the services provided by the hotel to increase the ease of the guests’ stay. Air conditioned Rooms, having private bathrooms are available. Some accommodations have sitting areas and fireplaces. Sultanahmet’s rooftop terrace is the place where guests enjoy picturesque views of the Blue Mosque and the Sea of Marmara, while breakfast is served to them. Sultanahmet’s location, just short distances away from major historic sites, further adds to the ease of the guests. The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are both 330 ft away. Its central location enables the guests to access Public tramway and bus service in front of the hotel.

Amenities at the Hotel: Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safe, Heating, Baggage Storage, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Air Conditioning, Designated Smoking Area – are a few of the facilities provided. Ping-Pong games are available for the guests’ entertainment. Services like – Room Service, Airport Shuttle, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service, Shuttle Service (surcharge) – are also provided to add to the leisure of the guests staying at their hotel. Wi-Fi, free of any charge is available.

Hotel Rules: The Check in time for the hotel is from 12:00-14:00 hours and the Check out time is until 11:30-12:30 hours. All children under 6years of age stay free of extra charge while using extra bedding. There is no space for extra cots. Cancellation and payment policies vary by room type. Visa, Euro/MasterCard is accepted for payments. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.
Hotel rooms and Types:

Double Room: €70.00
Included in room price: 8 % VAT, Buffet breakfast
FREE cancellation

Single room: €60.00
Included in room price: 8 % VAT, Buffet breakfast
FREE cancellation

Triple Room: €100.00
Included in room price: 8 % VAT, Buffet breakfast
FREE cancellation

Suite Room: €100.00
Included in room price: 8 % VAT, Buffet breakfast
FREE cancellation


Famous centers of attractions to visit in Istanbul

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7January2011

Istanbul, that from centuries was the center of Empires, has a good number of historic and religious places there to take tour around. Most of these ancient monuments dates back to Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods that even includes the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque and Basilica Cistern as situated around the Sultanahmet Square, while other are dispersed throughout the peninsula of old city.

Church of St Savior in old peninsula has a good number of rated frescoes and mosaics. There one can also have opportunity to see the Theodosian walls that creates the entire range of the western boundary of the peninsula. This is located about the right next to the particular church. At the north side of the peninsula of old city as across the Golden Horn, is Galata as therefore is headed by the Galata Tower.

The modern Istanbul that shows up the contemporary and realistic Turkish art is located close to the nearby waterfront of Karakoy. Another important place of realistic significance there is Galata Whirling Dervish Hall of Sufi Mevlevi order. Heading towards the north direction is located the Istiklal Avenue, which is the Istanbul’s prominent pedestrian street that runs from the near the Galata Tower to Taksim Square, that is a central square of the entire city.

While on the west direction of the city a tourist comes across the banks of the Golden Horn estuary. Close to it, is located Eyup that is a holiest Islamic shrine and there a person can adjudge what the Ottoman Istanbul appears to be like being. Across the Horn estuary is located Sütlüce is the Miniaturk, that is the first miniature park in the city. It exhibits the models as around the former Ottoman Empire.

North of Taksim Square is situated the New Istanbul, that is the primary business district of the city. At a few distance from there is located the Military Museum, where Ottoman military music concerts (Mehter) are organized on every afternoon. Most of the skyscrapers there in the city are situated there in the north of this district, around Levent and Maslak, which has an entirely different skyline as from the old city, there.

However southern sides of this district have the artistic neo-classical and Art Nouveau buildings as from the turn of the 20th century, as in around the areas of Osmanbey, Kurtuluş, and Nişantaşı. Moving from here at the east direction you will come across the banks of Bosphorus, that is there presented with the pleasing neighbourhoods as filled with the waterfront mansions (yalı) and a number of waterside palaces where you praise the things and article from the ancient ottoman era.

Istanbul city information

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11December2010

The Turkish city Istanbul is located along the Bosphorus strait. The city has a population of almost twelve million people. The natives of the city communicate using the Turkish language. The currency used within the city is the Turkish Lira. Islam is the dominant religion of the city.

Istanbul offers a number of tourist attractions. The city spots traditional architecture with a number of busy markets and shopping outlets. Huge palaces, museums, mosques with historical significance and Hamams, which were originally bath houses; are monumental remains from the Ottoman Empire, which can be found within the city. The city offers boat trips along the Istanbul strait also known as Bosphorus strait. When it comes to food establishments, the city offers the best restaurants, which are situated around the Nevizade Sokak area and Istiklala Caddesi area. The Haggia Sofia Basilica is notably the world’s biggest cathedral and has maintained this stand going over one thousand years.

The city offers a number of boarding facilities catered to suit different individual’s financial abilities. It is quite possible to get discounts from the boarding establishments if you pay in cash or stay for a prolonged period of time. Most of these establishments also extend pick up services from the city’s Aturtuk airport to visitors who plan on staying, from three days going up, in their establishments. The city’s hotels and apartments of residence are situated within the Sultanahmet district, Binbirdek neighborhood, the neighborhood of cankurtaran and the Kucuk Aya Sofya neighborhood.

When it comes to the city’s best sites, the people and their culture form the first remarkable attraction. The city also has a rich historical background that contributes to its attraction. The Turkish baths form an interesting part of the history of the country with the city’s Suleymaniye bath being amongst the oldest and most popular found in the country. The city’s Misir Carsisi market is the place to visit to sample a blend of aromas filling the air. The spices sold in the market create the refreshing mix of smells that dance around the air in the area. The Princes’ Islands  neighbor the city and can be reached through a boat ride.

Monumental buildings are found all around the city. The Sultanahmet Cami also known as the Blue mosque dates back to the seventeenth century and is an important monument in the city. Other monuments found within the city include the Topkapi Palace, which is situated in Gulhane park and the Sultanahmet square’s Roman Hippodrome. The city’s museums offers diverse and rich information about the city’s history and also provides information on a number of key figures in the city’s historical background. Amongst the museums found in  the city are the Museum of archeology and the Turkish carpets Museum. To sample the city’s art pieces, the city’s Modern Art and Fine Art Museum would be the place to visit. The areas near the city including; Eseabat town, the Troy city remains and Canakkale town, also offer good tourist attractions.

Other useful city information include the country code, which is +90 and the area code is 212. daily temperatures in the city average 8 or 46 degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit in January and 29 or 84 degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit respectively.

Budget & Backpackers Hotels in Istanbul

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11December2010

Located in Turkey-Europe, Istanbul makes the country’s largest city and creates a great metropolitan area in the whole of Europe.  Currently, it is estimated to have a population of not less than 12.8 million people.  The city is rich in culture and history.  Many centuries back, it was a part of the larger Roman Empire and was its capital.  Later on, it became a part of the Latin, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.  With its good infrastructure, friendly people, valued traditions, beautiful scenes and good food, it has ended up becoming one of the greatest and most treasured tourist destinations.  Budget hotels in Istanbul are tourists’ favorite accommodation service and you will find that most of them reside in these hotels. Here is the list of budget hotels in Istanbul:

Galata Istanbul Hotel
Galata hotel is located in Sirkeci-one of Turkey’s most beautiful historic center.  It’s just across the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Topkapi Mosque. In each and every 22 rooms of the hotel, there is a satellite TV, air conditioner, free Wi-Fi internet access, a private bathroom, work desk and a mini bar.  Drinks are served from the hotel bar.  Additional services provided are car rentals, dry cleaning and laundry services.  €49-59 is charged per night’s stay in a standard double room, €69 for standard triple, €79 for a double room with a terrace and €109 for a standard family room.

Gulhane Corner Hotel
Gulhane being one of the top most ranked budget hotels in Istanbul has 11 rooms all of which are air conditioned.  The rooms also have satellite flat screen televisions, minibar, private bathroom and a work desk.  Free Wi-Fi internet is also offered in all public area of the hotel.  The hotel’s restaurant serves Turkish cuisine.  Laundry as well as dry cleaning services are offered to the guests.  A night’s stay at the hotel costs €60 for a single room, €90 for a triple room and €67 for a double room.

Star Hotel Taksim
Star hotel is located at the heart of the city of Istanbul.  It only takes 2 minutes to walk to the famous Taksim Square.  Rooms at the hotel have free Wi-Fi internet accessibility, air conditioning facilities, a private bathroom and blackout curtains to create a quiet and serene environment for the guest.  Both traditional and international cuisines are served for dinner and with a savory buffet breakfast servings every morning.  The hotel has a café/bar and a lobby where guests can relax.  With 27 rooms, room charges for a night in a standard room costs €56-59 and €89-99 for a deluxe room.

Adora Hotel
The 3 star Adora Hotel is one of the fewest budget hotels in Istanbul that are located at the heart of the city. It neighbors the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum, Grand and Spice Bazaar and Topkapi Palace.  It has 15 rooms in total all of which have every elegant and warm interior décor.  The hotel offers room, dry cleaning and laundry services to the guests as well as ironing, shoe shining, car rentals and currency exchange.  A night’s stay in a single room costs €50, €59 in a double and €70 for a triple room.

Asitane Hotel
The hotel overlooks Marmara Sea.  In total, it has 19 rooms.  All have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi internet, Satellite televisions, a work desk, refrigerator, private bathroom and a work desk.  Its furnishings are all antique.  Airport shuttle service is availed to guests.  Each morning, a buffet breakfast is served to the guests.  It costs €28-49 per night to stay in a single room, €59 in a double room and €69 in a triple room.  The hotel accepts payments made by visas, debit and MasterCard.