Radisson Hotel Istanbul Sultanahmet
Radisson · 4.0-star · Sultanahmet, Sultanahmet Mah, Kennedy Cad. No: 12 Sultanahmet
4.5(970 Google reviews)
Radisson · 4.0-star · Sultanahmet, Sultanahmet Mah, Kennedy Cad. No: 12 Sultanahmet
4.5(970 Google reviews)
At a glance: 4-star · Since 1992 · Renovated 2020 · 28 rooms
Near: The Blue Mosque · 6 min walk
Guests love: Service · Location
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For dining, the hotel has two on-site spots: Şömine Restaurant, serving traditional Turkish and international dishes with a garden terrace, and Marmara Cafe & Bar, offering drinks, snacks, and sea views. Nearby, you can walk to Akbiyik Kebab House & Restaurant, Meydan Borek, Elif Cafe, North Art Coffee, Doy Doy Restaurant, Sultanahmet Koftecisi, and Food Lab Istanbul. These are all within a short stroll from the hotel, giving you plenty of local options for a meal or a quick bite. The hotel's own restaurant and bar are convenient for a relaxed meal without going far.
You are in Sultanahmet, Istanbul's historic heart, with the Blue Mosque a 6-minute walk away and Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque 7 minutes from the hotel. Sultanahmet Square is also 7 minutes on foot, and the Basilica Cistern is 8 minutes away. Topkapi Palace Museum is an 11-minute walk, and Gülhane Park is 14 minutes. The Grand Bazaar is 17 minutes away, and the Egyptian Bazaar is a 22-minute walk. The hotel sits along Kennedy Caddesi near the sea, with its own Marmara Cafe & Bar and Şömine Restaurant offering sea views. This is a compact, walkable area centered on the city's most famous landmarks.
From Istanbul Airport (IST), take the HAVAIST bus to Sultanahmet, which runs hourly and takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, then walk to the hotel. A taxi or pre-booked transfer takes roughly 45 minutes for the 45 km drive. From Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), a taxi takes about an hour for the 64 km trip. From Sirkeci Train Station, take the T6 tram one stop to Cankurtaran, which is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel is also about 500 meters from the Cankurtaran railway station.
In the evening, the hotel's Marmara Cafe & Bar is a great spot for a relaxed drink or light bite with sea views, and Şömine Restaurant serves Turkish and international dishes on its garden terrace. After dinner, you can take a stroll to Sultanahmet Square, just a 7-minute walk away, where the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are beautifully illuminated. The Basilica Cistern, an 8-minute walk, is a memorable evening visit. For a different pace, the Grand Bazaar is a 17-minute walk, though it's more about the streets around it at night. A sunset walk to Gülhane Park, 14 minutes away, is also pleasant.
Yes, the Radisson Hotel Istanbul Sultanahmet is an excellent base for exploring Istanbul's historic heart. The Blue Mosque is a 6-minute walk away, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is 7 minutes, and Sultanahmet Square is also 7 minutes. The Basilica Cistern is 8 minutes on foot, Topkapi Palace Museum is 11 minutes, and Gülhane Park is 14 minutes. The Grand Bazaar is a 17-minute walk, and the Egyptian Bazaar is 22 minutes. For sights further afield, you can easily reach them by tram or taxi from the nearby Sultanahmet area.

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