Sirkeci Konak in Istanbul, Turkey

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Sirkeci Konak

Taya Hatun Cad 5, Sirkeci, Istanbul, TR 34120

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 54 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.