The Orient Express Hotel is a 4 star hotel in the Sirkeci area of the Old City.

 

The Orient Express Hotel was named in honour of the famous train which used to terminate at the nearby Sirkeci train station. Although a modern hotel, the owners wanted to give the train’s namesake a touch of old-world charm and the result is a comfortable and elegant 4 star hotel.

There is an attractive indoor swimming pool for guests to enjoy and several dining opportunities at this Istanbul hotel. Being set in Sirkeci, the neighbouring area is less touristy than in nearby Sultanahmet but there are many nice restaurants in the area and the historic attractions are all within easy walking distance. The rooftop restaurant and terrace is particularly nice with great views of the Bosphorus, Topkapi Palace and Aya Sofya.

 

Location: The Orient Express Hotel is located in Sirkeci, in the Old City. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 12.5 miles (20km). The nearest tram stop is 100 metres.

Nearby Attractions: The Sirkeci area of the Old City is a little less touristy than parts of Sultanahmet, yet it is still very close to all of the tourist attractions on the historic peninsula. Sirkeci itself has a number of nice restaurants and is ideally located for the Eminonu ferry terminal and the bridge across the Golden Horn where, on the other side you have places like Galata Tower. This Istanbul hotel is very well located for visits to Topkapi Palace and the world-renowned Archaeology Museum. Within a 5 to 10 minute walk you can easily reach Aya Sofya, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Basilica Cistern and the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. The Grand Bazaar is a little further but still within walking distance, or you can use the tram.

 

Facilities & Services: The Orient Express Hotel has a range of facilities and services which all guests are sure to enjoy. There is an attractive indoor swimming pool with changing rooms and lockers, plus seating area. There are two restaurants at this Istanbul hotel. The rooftop Imbat Restaurant gives diners panoramic views of the Bosphorus, Topkapi Palace and Aya Sofya and serves lunch and dinner from an a la carte Mediterranean menu. The Ottoman Restaurant serves the complimentary breakfast buffet as well as Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine at lunch and dinner. The Wagon Bar is a pub and restaurant which serves fish and Mediterranean cuisine also. Other services include free safe boxes, doctor on call, airport transfers available, concierge, internet access, laundry service and currency exchange.

 

Accommodation: The 54 guest rooms at the Orient Express Hotel are attractively furnished and decorated with old-world charm and modern facilities. Rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, hair dryer, safe boxes, wireless internet, mini bar, satellite television, wake up service and 24 hour room service.

 

Key Facts: 4 star, 54 rooms, Sirkeci location, indoor swimming pool, two restaurants plus pub bar and restaurant, one restaurant on rooftop with views, complimentary buffet breakfast, wireless internet.