It's hard to miss the bright pink Amisos Hotel, renovated from an old townhouse in 2005, which lies just on the edge of leafy Gülhane Park in the Sirkeci district of old Istanbul.

 

The Amisos Hotel proudly display a range of international flags outside the hotel, and the helpful staff can offer you 'insider' advice and information in several languages! You hardly need their directions, however, as the main sights of old Istanbul are almost on the Amisos Hotel doorstep, including the spectacular Topkapi Palace and the impressive Aya Sofya Byzantine church.

 

Location:
The Amisos Hotel lies on Ebussuut Cad, (sometimes spelt Ebusuud), right opposite the walls of Gülhane Park and the Topkapi Palace. The Amisos Hotel Istanbul is just 25 metres from the nearest tram stop, and 17kms from Ataturk International Airport.

 

Nearby Attractions:
The Amisos Hotel is perfectly located for those wishing to beat the queues for the Harem tour of the Topkapi Palace, as the palace's ticket office is just a few minutes walk into Gülhane Park. The Palace itself is amaze of rooms and courtyards, beautifully decorated and housing exquisite works of art. Within the same area of the park, and just five minutes walk from the Amisos Hotel, you can discover the history of money in Istanbul at the Imperial Mint, or views one of the world's best collections of Ottoman antiquities at the Archaeological Museum. And that's before you cross over Sögukcesme Sok to the 1400 year old Aya Sofya church, and the stunning Blue Mosque beyond.

 

Facilities & Services:
The Amisos Hotel terrace restaurant and bar is a wonderful place to relax and take in the stunning views over the rooftops of Istanbul. The restaurant serves a mixed menu of Turkish, Italian and world dishes, or you can just watch the sunset with a cool beer or cocktail instead. Sports fans will want to join the locals and guests in the North Shield Pub, where the large screens show world sports including golf, tennis, rugby and the Turkish nation's favourite sport, football.

 

Accommodation:
Every room at the Amisos Hotel is colour-themed and equipped with everything to make your stay here a home from home experience, including air conditioning, LCD satellite tv, wifi, en-suite bathroom, a telephone and a hair dryer. Choose your favourite colour or style of room to suit your mood, from the pretty Flower, Spring or Rose deluxe rooms to cool Blue room or striking Black rooms. Or, choose from the two sumptuous suites, furnished fit for a sultan! The Hotel Amisos Istanbul also has 24-hour room service, so you can have a snack or a drink any time day or night.

 

Key Facts: 26 rooms renovated in 2006, rooms themed by colour, check in from 1pm, check out time 11.20am, free wifi throughout hotel, non-smoking rooms available, baby cots available on request