A smart hotel in the Laleli area, with a great rooftop restaurant and that Istanbul rarity, an indoor swimming pool!

 

The Hotel Zurich Istanbul has been extensively renovated over the last two years, so it is now one of the smartest hotels in Istanbul’s Laleli area. It's also a lively hotel at all hours, thanks to its street café and nightclub, yet you can also be sure of a great night's sleep in your comfortable and quiet bedroom.

 

Location: The Hotel Zurich Istanbul is located on Harikzadeler Sok, just off Ordu Caddesi, and very near the Laleli and University tram stops. The hotel is just 15 kms from Ataturk airport, which is approx 20 mins taxi ride in normal traffic.

 

Nearby Attractions: There is so much to see right on the Hotel Zurich's doorstep, from the pretty Tulip Mosque at one end of the street and the impressive Prince's Mosque at the other! Just a short walk along Ordu Caddesi, you'll discover the shopping experience of a lifetime at the famous Grand Bazaar, with over 4000 shops amongst its winding alleys. Or, catch a sleek, silver tram at the University stop and hop off at Sultanhamet to admire the minarets of the Blue Mosque, the huge interior of Byzantine church Aya Sofya, or explore the hidden secrets of the harem at the Topkapi Palace.

 

 

Facilities & Services: Situated on a corner, the Zurich Hotel is always buzzing with life, thanks to the hotel's busy Café Zurich that spills out from the lobby onto the pavement outside during the summer months. The AB Café on the seventh floor’s sun terrace is perfect for a refreshing cool drink while soaking up the summer sunshine, but the place to eat at night is the Panorama Fine Dining Restaurant on the hotel roof. As its name suggest, from here you enjoy great views across the city to the Bosporus beyond, with live music some nights too. And after a great dinner, you can dance the night away at the Disco Zurich's the hotel's popular nightclub.

Like many hotels in Istanbul, the Hotel Zurich has a spa, but like many other hotels, it also has an indoor swimming pool with a glass roof, for year-round swimming in the centre of Istanbul! At the Hotel Zurich Spa, you can relax in the traditional Turkish bath, chill out in the hot tub, steam away stress in the steam room or sauna, or tone your muscles in the gym. The less energetic can book a massage, perfect for soothing any aching muscles.

 

 

Accommodation: Your Standard room at the Hotel Zurich will be smart, comfortable and with little extras that makes you feel especially welcome, such as a spare towel, complementary tea and coffee, and even a sewing kit. Every room has a plasma tv showing both cable and satellite channels, free wifi, and two telephone (one in the bathroom!), so there's no excuse for not keeping in touch with the news or family. Your room safe keeps your valuables secure, while your room is secured with an electronic lock system, so no bulky keys to carry around. For an extra special holiday in Istanbul, book one of the spacious corner suites, with a sitting area and views.

 

 

Key Facts: 126 rooms, express check-in/out, airport transfers available, 24 hour room service, 3 lifts, gift shops, laundry & dry cleaning service, show shine, widescreen tv in Café