At a glance: 2-star · Since 2003 · Renovated 2018 · 20 rooms
Near: The Blue Mosque · 3 min walk
Guests love: Location · Restaurant
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The hotel's own rooftop restaurant serves Turkish dishes with sea views, and its terrace café offers international cuisine. Nearby, Siva Cafe Restaurant is about 300 meters away, and Seven Hills Restaurant is just 150 meters from the hotel. The area around Sultanahmet is full of eateries, and you can also walk to the Grand Bazaar in 14 minutes for more food options. For a quick bite, the hotel's bar and café are right on site.
You are in the heart of Sultanahmet, Istanbul's historic old town, with the Blue Mosque a 3-minute walk and Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque 4 minutes away. Sultanahmet Square is also 4 minutes on foot, and the Grand Bazaar is a 14-minute walk. The immediate streets around the hostel have boutique shops, a market, and several restaurants and cafes, as noted by guests. The rooftop restaurant and bar at the hostel offer sea views, and the area feels lively with easy access to major sights. For a wider range of dining and shopping, the Egyptian Bazaar is an 18-minute walk, and the Bosphorus is nearby for a scenic stroll.
From Istanbul Airport, the easiest way is to book the hotel's airport shuttle in advance, which drops you right at the door. If you prefer public transport, take the Havaist shuttle to Sultanahmet, then walk a few minutes to the hostel. From Sirkeci Train Station, hop on the tram to Sultanahmet station, which is a short walk from the hotel. The hostel is also about a 5-minute walk from Cankurtaran train station. From Kadıköy, take a ferry to Eminönü, then a tram to Sultanahmet station. The hotel is near Sultanahmet Tram Station, so you can easily reach it from any central point.
In the evening, the Blue Mosque is a 3-minute walk and Hagia Sophia a 4-minute walk, both beautifully lit after dark. Sultanahmet Square, also 4 minutes away, is a pleasant spot for a stroll. The hotel's own rooftop restaurant and bar offer sea views and a relaxed setting for dinner or a drink. For a longer evening outing, the Grand Bazaar is a 14-minute walk, though it's best for daytime browsing. You can also join a Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise or a dinner cruise with a show, both popular evening activities in the city.
Antique Hostel is an excellent base for exploring Istanbul's historic heart. The Blue Mosque is a 3-minute walk, Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern are 4 minutes away, and Sultanahmet Square is also 4 minutes on foot. Topkapi Palace Museum is a 9-minute walk, Gülhane Park is 11 minutes, and the Grand Bazaar is 14 minutes away. For the Egyptian Bazaar, it's an 18-minute walk. These close distances mean you can easily return to the hotel between sights. For farther areas, the Sultanahmet Tram Station is nearby, making it simple to reach other parts of the city.
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