Megara Palace Hotel
Ishakpasa Cad No 8
ISTANBUL,
TR 34140
Location. The Megara Palace Hotel is located in Istanbul, Turkey, within 100 metres of both the 15th century Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque, 200 metres from Hagia Sophia Museum, and two kilometres from the Grand Bazaar. Sultanahmet tram station is 500 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Megara Palace Hotel is housed in a modern five-floor property. Guests can relax with a complimentary newspaper and a drink from the bar in the air-conditioned lobby, which has a Turkish atmosphere. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can exchange currency, and provide tour assistance and translation services. Transport from Istanbul Ataturk airport can be arranged and costs 12 EUR per person.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning. The onsite restaurant overlooks the Bosphorus and the Topkap? Palace, and specialises in traditional Turkish dishes. Live music is played in the evenings.
The hotel offers complimentary wireless Internet access.
Guestrooms. The 24 air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated in warm tones of beige and brown, with dark wood floors and furnishings. All have satellite television, radios, minibars, complimentary wireless Internet access, direct-dial phones and complimentary bottled water.
Expert Tip. The Topkap? Palace, 100 metres from the hotel, was for 400 years the heart of the Ottoman Empire. The palace is a fine example of Ottoman architecture and serves as a museum for the accumulated treasures, including porcelain, weapons, manuscripts and jewellery.
Room Information - Megara Palace Hotel
Bed Type: Short Description: Standard room Long Description: One queen or two twin beds, plus a sofabed. Warm beige and brown decor and dark hardwood furnishings. Air conditioning, blackout drapes, satellite television, direct-dial phone, minibar and complimentary Internet access. Bathroom with bathrobes, hair dryer and makeup mirror.
Property Information
Multilingual staff
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk
Star rating: 3
Area Activities
Topkap? Palace: 100 metres
Blue Mosque: 100 metres
Hippodrome (Sultanahmet square): 100 metres
Hagia Sophia Museum: 200 metres
Ethnographic museum: 200 metres
Grand Bazaar: 2 km
Spice/Egyptian Bazaar: 2 km
Dolmabahçe Palace: 3 km
Driving Directions - Megara Palace Hotel
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST):
Distance to the Megara Palace Hotel is 20 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 TRY-30 TRY. At night, there is a 50 per cent 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.
Policies & Disclaimers
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
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