The Sultanahmet area of Istanbul is the historical center of Turkey's capital with a vast display of architectural masterpieces, ancient landmarks and museums. Hotels in this area usually tend towards the luxuriant and often offer views of Istanbul's cultural treasures from restaurant terraces or private balconies. Some even have balconies which look out on the Marmara Sea and the passing ships of this dynamic crossroads of the world.
This hotel has 14 rooms and boasts of a view towards both the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, two of the world's most legendary architectural landmarks. From family rooms to the classic singe room, the hotel has plenty of accommodation types, plus a garden cafe with French, Italian and German cuisine options. Sultanahemt Park Hotel is also within walking distance to Topkapi Palace, the Archeology Museum and the Egyptian Bazaar. Free wireless access and complimentary breakfast is also available.
The Erguvan Hotel is a first-class boutique hotel likewise located within walking distance to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Available for guests is a restaurant terrace, which overlooks the wall of Hipodrome, the oldest historical landmark in the City. Each room is specially decorated with handmade furniture and original artwork representative of the Ottoman Empire. Free wireless Internet is available all throughout the Erguvan, which also has a coffee bar for guests.
Originally a 19th-century wooden house, the Avicenna was converted into a hotel in 1990 and fully renovated in 2008. Some of the culinary benefits of the hotel include a breakfast lounge with a buffet, a garden snack bar, and the restaurant, Sipsi, with its Turkish and international cuisine. Guests have the choice of three different room types, each with varying degrees of luxury. The Elegance Rooms have balconies, some with views of the Blue Mosque or the Marmara Sea. The Avicenna has 48 rooms.
