Name: Grand Aras Hotel & Suites
Address: Merkez, Büyükdere Cd. No: 13, Istanbul, 土耳其

Grand Aras Hotel & Suites Istanbul: Location & Reviews

At a glance: 4-star · Since 2014 · Renovated 2023 · 133 rooms

Near: Dolmabahçe Palace · 2.8 km

A stay at Grand Aras Hotel & Suites places you in the heart of Istanbul, just a 3-minute walk from Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre and within a 5-minute drive of Taksim Square. This upscale hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Galata Tower and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Bosphorus Bridge.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features concierge services, a communal living room, and a reception hall.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Istanbul? This hotel has 1701 square feet (158 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 135 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and electric kettles.

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Check-in14:00
Check-out12:00
Front desk24 hr
Breakfast
DepositEUR 100
Extra bedsUp to 1

Deposit: Deposit required. A fixed amount of €100.00 is charged. This property accepts cash. The deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
Check-in requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Children: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

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The best time to visit Istanbul is from late April to June and September to October, when temperatures are mild and rain is less frequent. July and August are the hottest and driest months, with highs around 30°C, while December and January are the rainiest, with over 12 rain days per month. Spring and autumn offer comfortable sightseeing weather, though May can still see some showers. The city is pleasant in early summer before the peak heat arrives.

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The full-day tours from Istanbul go to Gallipoli, a historic peninsula known for its World War I battlefields and memorials. The other tour covers the Old City sights within Istanbul itself, so for a day trip beyond the city, Gallipoli is the main option. You could also consider a ferry across the Bosphorus to the Princes' Islands, a car-free spot with pine woods and old wooden houses, or a short trip to the Asian side's Kadıköy for its waterfront and market streets.

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