Istanbul holiday apartment rental, Sultanahmet with walking, balcony/terrace, air con, gym, internet access, TV, DVD

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Sultanahmetsuites (apartment)

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When you step out of the Sultanahmetsuits. you will feel the culture of the Byzantine Empire. The sultanahmetsuits is within walking distance of Byzantine and Ottoman Monuments, such as, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Other Istanbul attactions, like the Cemberlitas Hamami (Turkish Bath) and the SpiceMarket, are also only a few minutes walk from us.

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The Marmara Sea region

Historic and modern, European and Asian — that's Istanbul. The city at the junction of two continents is home to ancient structures like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in the Old City, as well as modern businesses, hotels, restaurants and nightlife in the New City. The sight of mosques and bustling bazaars and the smell of incense and spices are common in Istanbul. Across the Bosporus Strait, the Asian side of Istanbul offers a glimpse into everyday, residential life.
Istanbul is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. While the majority of the population are Muslims, it's a mix of cultures and backgrounds fused together in one city. It has a mix of Jewish, Greek and Armenian populations. It is a city where one can truly experience Middle Eastern and Western cultures all at once. From fashionable boutiqes of Nisantasi to the merchants of the Covered Bazaar, this busy city is home to many people from very diverse backgrounds, with the commonality of it's rich history. Turkey's geography makes it a wonderful blend of peoples and places. Magnificent scenery along the Bosphorus has drawn people from the ancient world to the contemporary. Istanbul, comprising both the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus is a stunning amalgam of sights and sounds. Thousands of years of history is combined with a vibrant, modern and exciting city unlike any other in the world. To fully experience Istanbul takes a lifetime, as there are so many corners, nooks and crannies that demand to be experienced. To visit only the mosques and Bazaar is to miss the essence of Istanbul. While an acient country and culture, the Turkish Republic is remarkable youthful, having been declared by Attaturk in 1922. Attaturk's drive for secular, modern country continues today in Turkey's aspiration to join the EU.

Airport
15 km.
Harbour
400 m.
Spice Bazaar
900 m.
St. Sophia
500 m.
Topkapi Palace
550 m.
Train Station
350 m.
Post Office
350 m.
Grand Bazaar
500 m.
Blue Mosque
500 m.
Archeological Museum
400 m.
Turkish & Islamic Museum
400 m.

Istanbul / Sultanahmet area

1) Byzantian Relics
ST. SOPHIA



Built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.


SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE



Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet aga, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles




HIPPODROME



Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine


TURKISH & ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM




GRAND COVER BAZAAR



In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more then 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes.



2) Ottoman Relics

TOPKAPI PALACE



The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.


SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE



The mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent was built between 1550 and 1557 by the famous architect Sinan whose wish was to surpass the builders of St. Sophia which is conspicuous from its great size, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard


3) Byzantian and Ottoman Relics




4) Bosphorus




SPICE BAZAAR:



(Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice.


BEDESTEN



exhibits the traditional silk weaving courses carpet weaving courses authorised by the Ministry of National Education. Possibility to see jewellery, handicrafts centre and leatherware show.

BOSPHORUS ON BOAT



A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia.The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahçe Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yıldız Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Çırağan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore. At Ortaköy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortaköy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.



DOLMABAHCE PALACE



The word "Dolmabahce" in English means "The filled garden". Because the Dolmabahce Palace is founded upon a reclaimed area by filling up the sea. It's a beautiful 19th C palace right by the Bosphorus, on the waterfront. It's in baroque and rococo style and very French. Many people think that it is a small model of the palace of Versailles in Paris, France. It can be visited with a tour guide of the palace as a group. Open everyday from 9:30-17:00 except Mon and Thu.


BOSPHORUS BRIDGE



Unique chance to step from one continent (ASIA) to another (EUROPE)


CAMLICA HILL



The highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style.


SHOPPING POSSIBILITY AT BEDESTEN



exhibits the traditional silk weaving girls at the carpet weaving courses authorised by the Ministry of National Education Possibility to see jewellery, handicrafts centre and leatherware show.





BEYLERBEYI PALACE



The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the HAREM on the ASIAN.


BOSPHORUS BRIDGE

Unique chance to step from one continent (ASIA) to another (EUROPE)


CAMLICA HILL

The highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style.


SHOPPING POSSIBILITY AT BEDESTEN

exhibits the traditional silk weaving girls at the carpet weaving courses authorised by the Ministry of National Education Possibility to see jewellery, handicrafts centre and leatherware show.

How to get there

İf you send us your flight details The Airport pick up is free of charge
please send your details by e-mail

Activities near Istanbul

Facilities

Further details indoors:
All of our suits are comfortable and spotless
and each has been individually decorated with great care and finesse to reflect the refined graces. Each room comes with split air-condition, ,satalite TV,. All the suits equipped with american style kitchen that includes microwave , fridge ,tooster , kitchen table,cattle,stove…

translucent curtains (as well as opaque drapes to keep out sunlight when you wish) plus a fully tiled, private bathroom with enclosed shower cabin, hair dryer, WC, and hot and cold water is readily available. One of our suite also have balcony with wonderful marmara sea view…..

Further details outdoors:
Airport Shuttle –– Laundry – Dry Cleaning –– Ironing Service –– Internet Services – Currency Exchange –– Car Rental – Tour Desk –– Wi-Fi / Wireless LAN – Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included

Further details

English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.

Conditions

20% of rental fee due three weeks before your stay to secure booking.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
16/03/2008- 15/06/2008	11 Apr 08	16 Jun 08	560£ 471	8571	8571	2 Nights
16/06/2008 -15/08/2008	16 Jun 08	16 Aug 08	520£ 437	8067	8067	2 Nights
High Season	16 Aug 08	16 Nov 08	560£ 471	8571	8571	2 Nights
Low Season	16 Nov 08	24 Dec 08	420£ 353	7563	7563	2 Nights
High Season	24 Dec 08	6 Jan 09	630£ 529	9580	9580	3 Nights
Low Season	6 Jan 09	16 Mar 09	420£ 353	7563	7563	2 Nights
High Season	16 Mar 09	15 Jun 09	560£ 471	8571	8571	2 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

For cash payment we do %10 another discount ...

Transfer from Ataturk Airport to Sultanahmet Suites free of charge

Transfer from Sabiha gokcen Airport to Sultanahmet Suites 1-4 people 60 Euro one way

Breakfast is 10 Euro per person

Guestbook

Istanbul: Sultanahmetsuites: "A real 'home from home'"
uranium, UK Aug 24, 2007

The apartment was very spacious, very clean and very comfortable. The area was most interesting and the local people were hospitable and friendly, especially the shopkeepers and cafe owners. We were very well looked after by Aylin and Joy (owners) who advised us on many things and were always pleased to help us. We really enjoyed our stay in what became our 'home from home'.

This TripAdvisor Member:
Liked: spacious and clean
Disliked: no lift





Jun 26, 2007 profmb, State College, PA

Tremendous value for the price. Spotless, comfortable suites with kitchenette, TV, Internet. Great shower. Located in a non-tourist neighborhood (Khadirga) with many friendly small businesses. Neighborhood may seem a little rough to westerners, but the people are remarkably helpful. Hotel manager (Joy) is incredibly friendly, helpful, accomodating and charming. I'd come back here in a minute.

Aug 13, 2007 ahabthearab, ohıo

The locatıon of thıs place was excellent to see all the hıstory Istanbul has to offer. We brought our 3 kıds, ages 13, 10, 3 wıth us and they enjoyed thıs place very much. It had all the accomodatıons we needed. Aır condıtıonıng, stove top, refrıgerator and 1 queen sıze bed and 2 smaller beds and a crıb and ıt...

May 30, 2007 robroxlondon, London

I discovered this wonderful place via an agent at Istanbulrentals.com. We stayed in the Sultanahmet Suites in unit no. 1 and LOVED it.It was a very comfortable 1 bedroom with a comfy sofa bed for a 3rd person in the lounge. The location couldn't have been better for seeing all the major tourist sties. We were a 5 min...

Traveler rating:
Istanbul: Sultanahmet Suites: "A home away from home"
DanaChicago_IL, Chicago, IL Nov 1, 2007





My experience with this property took place in:
June, 2007
My husband and I traveled to Istanbul this past June. I had never traveled there before and had no idea what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised upon arriving to Sultanahmet Suites. Our accommodations were extremely large, the decor was very warm and modern, and very clean. The owner, Joy, was very friendly helping us with our bags and tending to our every need, including driving us to dinner, which he personally recommended. To say the least, he is very gracious. The location of the hotel is extremely convenient and just a five minute walk to the Bazaar and Blue Mosque. We had a fabulous time and really felt like we were treated like family. We will definitely be back to Turkey and will certainly stay at the Sultanahmet Suites.


Istanbul: Sultanahmet Suites: "A great place to stay"
traveler1chicago, chicago Oct 23, 2007

I recommend this hotel for: Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists

I do not recommend this hotel for: People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene

I selected this hotel because ... Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other

I visited Turkey with my family this past summer, and we couldn't have been happier with our choice of accommodations. I would definitely recommend it to travelers looking to stay in Istanbul.

To begin with, discard any notions of hotel "rooms, " as these are legitimate "suites," with a bedroom, bathroom, and living room with kitchenette/dining table. More importantly, the suites are modern and CLEAN! All of them take up the entire floor of the building so they really are quite spacious. However, note that the lofted suite on the top floor (where I stayed) is a little bit smaller than the other suites, but it has a fantastic, huge outdoor patio that I actually preferred to the separate living room in the other suites. It was a great spot for happy hour, and I enjoyed that every evening of our stay.

The location of the hotel is perfectly situated about a brisk 5 minute walk to the Blue Mosque, with San Sofia Mosque, and the underground cisterns immediately adjacent to that (the Bazar is about a 10-15 minute walk from the Hotel). Be sure to ask Joy (the owner of the hotel -- with his wife) for places to shop also. He referred us to the BEST spots for rugs, ceramics, and leather, and since Joy grew up in Istanbul, he knew where to go for good/fair prices, and quality merchandise. Note, I say that only after doing lots of comparison shopping.

Right around the corner from the hotel were at least two small cafe's, which were perfect for a true local's breakfast (I ate at one at least 2x), and ten steps further was a market to pick up water, drinks, food, and other necessities. Be sure to ask Joy, or his wife, for some recommendations on places to eat (or anything else for that matter). Each restaurant they referred us to was an outstanding local spot with excellent food.

Finally, I must mention how hospitable the owners of the hotel were. They are very personable, and accommodated our every request. Staying at their hotel was like having my own apartment in Istanbul, with them as our guides.

I would definitely stay at the hotel again.

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Name:	Aylin Onutman
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Advertiser joined: 2 May 2007 This property added: 2 May 2007

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