Talking Turkey : A visit to Istanbul is an exotic departure from the everyday
April 28, 2009 // 0 CommentsExplore the bazaars and palaces of mysterious Istanbul, a world and several centuries away.
Want a trip that combines European sophistication and Eastern exoticism? Istanbul has always straddled East and West, part European and part Asian, and was the fabled destination for the famous Orient-Express train. You can still get to Istanbul from Paris aboard the luxurious Orient-Express, now meticulously restored, though this once-in-a-lifetime six-day journey will set you back over $9000 per couple. For the more budget-conscious, flights are available from Paris to Istanbul from as low as $89. And hotels in central Istanbul can be found in all price ranges.
Once you get to Istanbul, founded in 633, the sights are endless, and span the centuries of Ottoman rule, foreign influences left by Crusades and trade with the East, all with a new veneer of modern glamour, arts and nightlife. For history buffs, the Topkapi Palace, built by Sultan Mehmet II, was a seat of power for the Ottoman Empire from the late 15th century to the middle of the l9th. Or perhaps you prefer to spend your days as tradesmen and merchants from afar have done for centuries, shopping and haggling in the the famous old Bazaar of Istanbul. Along its 58 covered “streets” you’ll find mounds of colorful, fragrant spices, beautiful Persian rugs, silks and millions of odd must-have knick-knacks–all prices very negotiable, of course. Culture buffs may want to time their visit to coincide with the Istanbul International Film Festival or Jazz Festival.
Istanbul is full of hotels to fit every taste and budget. To explore the facets of mysterious city that interests you most, the location of your Istanbul hotel is key. Fortunately, finding the right hotel in the heart of Istanbul need not be a mystery. But how to choose the right hotel in central Istanbul for your trip ?
One website allows you to make Istanbul hotel reservations, without a fee, while choosing your Istanbul hotel based on its precise distance from the sights that interest you most. Atel Hotels lists a host of hotels in the heart of Istanbul and allows visitors to its website search for hotel availability in Istanbul by price, level of luxury, and–most importantly, by exact location. For example, if you wanted your Istanbulhotel to be close enough to the Grand Bazaar to carry your treasures home on foot, you might choose the cozy boutique Hotel Nezih, which Atel Hotels lists as being little over 1000 feet away. On the other hand, if you preferred being walking distance from the famous and historic Hagia Sophia, once a church, then a mosque and now a top museum, you might make your Istanbul hotel reservation at the four-star Armagrandi Spina, just 700 feet away, from both Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque! Atel’s website is unique in that it lists exact distances of each of its Istanbul hotels from important sights and monuments, a great boon to foot-weary travellers. For example, Atel lists seven hotels in central Istanbul within half a mile Topkapi Palace, from two to four stars. And to help even more with your planning, Atel’s website offers real-time, 24/7 information on hotel availability in Istanbul and up-to-the-minute room rates. Photos and detailed descriptions of each hotel give you a great feel for each property, so there are no unpleasant surprises on arrival. Istanbul hotel reservations made through Atel are confirmed immediately and incur no extra fees, which is amazing for this level of service.
If you are looking for a trip that satisfies your notion of exotic travel with a European twist, an easy trip from Paris but a world away, Istanbul is an ideal choice. And if you seek a hotel in the heart of Istanbul that will suit your budget, meet your expectations and save you time and shoe-leather by putting you on the doorstep of the things you want to experience in Istanbul, make your Istanbul hotel reservation online with Atel.
Atel hotels is a reservation network of fine independent hotels all over Europe, offering travellers pinpointed location information, real-time hotel availability and 24/7 immediate confirmed reservations.
Services
- Istanbul hotels
- Hotels in the heart of Istanbul
- Istanbul hotel reservations
- Hotels in central Istanbul
- Hotel availability in Istanbul
10 rue Louis Vicat
75015 Paris
Tel : +33 1 45 31 25 45
Fax : +33 1 45 31 22 21
Email : Contact form
Web : http://www.atel-hotels-istanbul.com
Similar posts
-
What about a peaceful journey in China ?
January 31, 2012 // 0 CommentsFed up with the noisy town ? Fed up with the lack of oxygen ? Need to take a breath of fresh air...
-
What about a real life experience in China ?
January 31, 2012 // 0 CommentsIf you've always dreamt about living your life managing the stress which is growing up day after day...
-
Sportel Rio 2012, or how to meet all-important sport medias
January 18, 2012 // 0 CommentsOnce upon a time a Monegasque journalist who is totally keen of sport. Getting strong links with...
-
Sportel Rio, the not-to-be-missed event !
January 18, 2012 // 0 CommentsFirstable, what is Sportel ? Sportel is the world's leading business market for the Sport Media Ind...
