The Askin Hotel is a converted Ottoman house situated in the Old City, behind the Blue Mosque.

This Istanbul hotel offers board on a bed and breakfast basis and markets itself as ‘Sultanahmet’s finest bed and breakfast’. The restored Ottoman house was originally built in 1932 and is attractive both inside and out with guest rooms decorated in a late Ottoman style.

Being situated behind the Blue Mosque, many of the rooms have views of this impressive building which is just a few minutes walk away. Istanbul’s other historic attractions are also within easy walking distance, making this an affordable alternative for visitors who wish to stay within the Old City. The rooftop terrace, where the complimentary breakfast is served, has spectacular, uninterrupted views of the Blue Mosque on one side and the Marmara Sea and Asian side of the city from the other.

 

Location: The Askin Hotel is located in Sultanahmet, the Old City, within walking distance of all major attractions. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 25 minutes drive. The nearest tram stop is approximately 10 minutes walk.

Nearby Attractions: Being situated in the Old City, this Istanbul hotel has all of the historic peninsula’s attractions within walking distance. The Blue Mosque is just 50 metres away, and hence less than 5 minutes walk. Aya Sofya is a little further, at 150 metres, whilst Topkapi Palace and the Obelisks in the Hippodrome are 200 metres and therefore should be reachable within 10 minutes. In addition, the Mosaic Museum, the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art and the Basilica Cistern are all close by. The nearest tram stop is about ten minutes walk and hence this makes many other Istanbul attractions easily accessible.

 

Facilities & Services: This Istanbul hotel is essentially a bed and breakfast and hence does not have as many facilities as some other hotels in the area. The complimentary buffet breakfast can be enjoyed from the rooftop terrace which has spectacular views of the city and the sea. Free high speed wireless internet is available throughout the Askin Hotel.

Accommodation: There are 22 rooms at this Istanbul hotel and these are available in varying sizes. Single, twin, double, large double, triple rooms and a Jacuzzi room are offered. All rooms have individually controlled air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, hair dryer, mini bar, direct dial telephone and a television, and are decorated in a slightly opulent Ottoman style. Some rooms have views of the Blue Mosque and the Marmara Sea.

 

Key Facts: Special Class hotel, 22 rooms, some rooms with views, Sultanahmet location, complimentary breakfast, rooftop breakfast terrace with spectacular views, free wireless internet, air conditioning.