The Best Western Hotel Spectra is a converted Ottoman house situated in the heart of the Old City.

 

For visitors looking for an Istanbul hotel with charm and character, situated in the centre of the Old City, with views of the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofya, the Hotel Spectra should definitely be on your list of possibilities. This converted Ottoman house is located on the corner of the Hippodrome, yet being on a smaller street this is a quiet spot, giving visitors the best of both worlds. The major attractions are all within just a few minutes walk.

There are just 19 rooms here which are cosy and comfortable and of varying sizes. Most of the rooms have beautiful views out to the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome, and the rooftop breakfast restaurant has one of the best views in the city, seeing both the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofya.

Location: This Istanbul hotel is located within Sultanahmet at the centre of the Old City and is minutes from all the major attractions. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately a 20 minute drive. The nearest tram stop is within easy walking distance.

 

Nearby Attractions: To make the most of Istanbul’s historic attractions, the Best Western Hotel Spectra could not be better placed. Located on the corner of the Hippodrome, which is perfect for a pleasant stroll at any time of the day, with the Blue Mosque at one end and Aya Sofya at the other, you can be at the door of either in less than 5 minutes. Other attractions which are minutes away include the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art, the Basilica Cistern, the Mosaic Museum and Topkapi Palace. A little further away is the Grand Bazaar, though with the nearby tram stop the rest of the historic peninsula and the more modern side of the city are easily accessible.

 

Facilities & Services: Being small, this Istanbul hotel does not have a long list of facilities to offer its guests, though the attractiveness of the building, the views, the service levels and the location more than make up for this. A complimentary breakfast is served either on the rooftop terrace or within the glass breakfast room, depending on the season and the weather. Both have fantastic views. There is also a lobby bar area, an internet café, free safe deposit boxes, currency exchange service, doctor and pharmacy services, car rental and sightseeing services and airport transfers are available.

 

Accommodation: The 19 rooms at the Best Western Hotel Spectra are cosy and comfortably furnished. Rooms vary from ones with a French bed, doubles with two beds and triple rooms, and most of them have views of the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome. All rooms have air conditioning, central heating, en-suite bathroom, hair dryer, cable television, telephone and 24 hour room service. All rooms are also described as being very quiet.

 

Key Facts: 3 star, 19 rooms, converted Ottoman house, Sultanahmet location on corner of the Hippodrome, most rooms with views, views from the breakfast room and rooftop terrace, internet café, travel booking services, airport transfer available.