The Sarnic Hotel is within a restored Ottoman mansion just 2 minutes from the Blue Mosque.

This is a historic Istanbul hotel set within a restored and converted Ottoman Mansion which was originally built in 1915, over a 5th century Byzantine cistern. The cistern is still there to this day and can be toured by hotel guests.

The Sarnic Hotel is an ideally placed hotel for visitors who want to experience warm, Turkish hospitality in the centre of the Old City, and which is within minutes of the major historical attractions. The Blue Mosque, for example, is just a 2 minute walk and can be viewed from the rooftop restaurant, bar and terrace. There are just 16 rooms here, so this Istanbul hotel certainly has a small hotel charm. Unlike many small hotels though, the Sarnic Hotel serves both lunch and dinner.

Location: The Sarnic Hotel is located within Sultanahmet, at the heart of the Old City and minutes from all the historical attractions. The nearest tram stop is approximately 10 minutes by foot. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 20 minutes by car.

 

Nearby Attractions: All the major attractions of the Old City are within walking distance of this Istanbul hotel as it is located within the heart of Sultanahmet. The Blue Mosque is the closest major attraction, being just a couple of minutes walk away. Aya Sofya is less than 5 minutes, Topkapi Palace is 10 minutes and the Grand Bazaar is 15 minutes away. Many other attractions are in between, including the Hippodrome, the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum and the Basilica Cistern. The interesting Mosaic Museum is just one minute away! The ferry terminal and the newer city, which is across the Golden Horn, are easily reached by tram. As this Istanbul hotel was built on top of a Byzantine cistern, guests are able to view this intriguing place for free.

Facilities & Services: In addition to the quirky Byzantine cistern underneath this Istanbul hotel, this converted Ottoman mansion offers guests an open buffet breakfast which is served either on the roof terrace or inside the rooftop restaurant. The rooftop restaurant also serves dinner and has a bar from which drinks are served throughout the day, and from here there are views out over the stunning Blue Mosque. Another quirky feature of the Sarnic Hotel is that they offer guests Turkish cooking classes! The lobby features a TV area, as well as chess boards, guide books, magazines and English newspapers and there is a concierge desk to help with questions and arrangements. Wireless internet is available at this Istanbul hotel, as are airport transfers.

Accommodation: There are just 16 guest rooms at the Sarnic Hotel, and in keeping with the architecture of the original Ottoman mansion, all rooms are of differing sizes. They are comfortably furnished and all feature an en-suite bathroom plus hair dryer, mini bar, individually controlled air conditioning, direct dial telephone and telephone in bathroom, television with international channels, free wireless internet as well as a complimentary copy of Time Out magazine and some Turkish delight! Additionally, an iron and ironing board and 24 hour room service is available.

Key Facts: 16 rooms, Sultanahmet location, minutes from Blue Mosque, rooftop restaurant, bare and terrace with Blue Mosque views, open buffet breakfast, Byzantine cistern underneath hotel, wireless internet.