Ararat Hotel Istanbul

Located only 6 minutes on foot from Basilica Cistern, the 4-star boutique Ararat Hotel Istanbul provides ticket service for the utmost comfort and convenience. This Istanbul hotel is in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, a mosque famed for its Byzantine mosaics, within reach of such natural sights as the historical urban Gulhane Park.

The rooms at this Istanbul hotel overlook Blue Mosque and include a balcony and a terrace along with blackout drapes for more comfort. Offering amenities such as hairdryers and towels, some bathrooms also have a bidet and a walk-in shower. The rooms also look onto the sea.

An à la carte restaurant at the Ararat serves halal specialities. Drinks are available at the rooftop bar. Old House Restaurant, situated in close proximity to the property, is a perfect place to enjoy fusion cuisine.

The hotel is just 450 metres from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum and just 500 metres from the historic Sultanahmet District. The Ararat Istanbul provides easy access to the 85m-tall Beyazit Tower, which is merely 1.5 km away. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Fatih Belediyesi Cankurtaran Sosyal Tesisleri, located a mere 550 metres away. There is Hagia Irene Museum nearly a 20-minute walk away, and Havatas transfer bus station is in the vicinity of the accommodation. Ararat Hotel lies within a 1-km distance of Sirkeci train station.