incl. Breakfast - HRS Rating: 7,16/10 - The hotel is situated in the heart of the ... more
historical district Sultanahmet. It is just a 5/10 minutes stroll to all the major sights such as the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Spice ...
The 4 star Garden House Istanbul Hotel is an old Ottoman mansion located in the historical ... more
part of Istanbul, Sultanahmet. In this great location, you are very close to some of the truly great sights of Istanbul and can easily walk to Topkapi Palace, Ar...
The friendly Garden House Istanbul Hotel offers luxury 4 star accommodation on the ... more
Historic Peninsula of Istanbul housed in a 19th century Ottoman mansion with a wooden exterior elegantly appointed guestrooms and modern amenities this value for mone...
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This 19th-century Ottoman mansion offers luxury 4-star accommodation with personalised ... more
service and a beautiful courtyard, just a short walk from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.Garden House enjoys a prime location in Istanbul's historical district of Sultanahmet. It has gained a popular reputation for its staff's outstanding service and great hospitality.Upon arrival, you are welcomed with a complimentary fruit basket and mineral water. Guest rooms are well-presented and full of modern amenities, including plasma TV and free wireless internet access.Garden House's courtyard is surrounded by old walnut trees and offers a lovely place to relax with a drink. Enjoy a variety of cuisine from the al fresco restaurant.It is just a 10 minute stroll to all the major sights such as Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: Fascinating, historic, romantic, magical, nowhere else like it Disadvantages: Must go at the right time, can be very busy
will allow you to see a reasonable amount. Leave time to stop for tea, a Turkish institution; find a shady tea garden and order a glass of sweet black tea. Be sure to take to the water, even if it's just to cross over to Beyoglu as the best views of the city come from the water. If your hotel room has a balcony - or your accommodation has a roof top terrace do make sure to be outside at least once at evening prayer time when the call of the muezzins from all around starts to echo hauntingly around the city. For me it is this evocative sound, more than anything that sticks in my mind and I can't wait to hear it again.
To learn more about Istanbul I recommend
- "Istanbul: Memories of a City" by Orhan Parmuk
- "Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul" - a brilliant film about musicians in Istanbul
- Any of the crime fiction ...
Advantages: So many wonderful sights, clean and easy to get around, reasonable prices Disadvantages: Smoking in some places put us off our meals
Istanbul sightseeing.
This is a review of my experience and really there is so much to see and do you need to read a few of the great reviews on this site, as I did before we went in order to make your own mind up as to what you want to experience for yourself. There is no way I could go into depth about every sight, I have tried to create a desire to go and a taste of what is there.
WHEN WE WERE IN ISTANBUL:
We spent five days in Istanbul just before Easter 2009 and we stayed at the Orient Express Hotel in the Sirkeci area of old Istanbul. (Another separate review)
Istanbul is the only city built on two continents and split by the sea. The Bosporus is the section of water which unites the two continents and joins the Sea of Marmara to the Black sea.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS:
The first thing that struck me as we drove from the Airport to ...
Advantages: Excellent seafood, good value for money, good tourist location Disadvantages: I'm about 20km away from it
INTRODUCTION
On my business trip to Turkey, I get to go to Istanbul centre at the weekends if I?m lucky. There aren?t many decent restaurants where I am staying and so any chance to find one is very welcome. It was when walking around the tourist mainstay of Sultanahmet that myself and a colleague had to choose somewhere to eat, which was proving tricky, as the Lonely Planet recommendation for the area didn?t seem to exist any more. As this area is one of Istanbul?s main tourist traps, this threw me a bit. Restaurants in big city tourist areas to me guarantee several things; proximity to sights, high prices, outside tables, insistent restaurateurs and menus disappointingly tailored for tourists.
The choice came down to which one we instinctively liked and I favoured Pasha, as it seemed to have a decent seafood menu, so in we ...
larsbaby 16.06.2009
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Product details
Long Name
Garden House Istanbul
Type
Hotel
Street
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Sehit Mehmet Pasa Sok. No:11/13
Address
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Sehit Mehmet Pasa Sok. No:11/13, Istanbul, 34400, Turkey
City
Istanbul
Country
Turkey
Post Code
34400
Continent
Europe
Avg Price
52.51
Manufacturer's product description
This friendly hotel offers luxury 4-star accommodation on the Historic Peninsula of Istanbul, only minutes from Sultanahmet Square, heart of the Old City. The area is home to many of the city’s landmarks, including Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Housed in a 19th century Ottoman mansion with a wooden exterior, elegantly appointed guest rooms, and modern amenities, this value for money hotel offers outstanding service and hospitality. Features of the Garden House Istanbul include a delightful courtyard with ancient walnut trees, as well as an attractive wooden open-air cafe & bar & restaurant serving delicious Turkish dishes, breakfast and light refreshments.
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