Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus - Family & Business trip hotel - CITY GUIDE

Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel is located in the heart of the trendy Karakoy to explore the artistic and cultural activities, as well as Golden Horn, historical Sultanahmet and Galata. Istanbul Modern Art Museum, Galata Tower, ST. Anthony of Padua Church, Galata Bridge, tram and bus station are within 5-minutes’ walk. Beyoglu, Spice Bazaar, Sultanahmet Mosque, Grand Bazaar and Dolmabahce Palace are within walking distance to hotel.

İstanbul is one of the oldest but not the modest city of the world. Bosphorus, dividing the two continents, welcomes everbody with its natural beauty. Once the capital of Byzantine and Ottoman Empire, the city have more to offer including Ottoman minarets and exotic Byzantine monuments. Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Kariye Museum, Cistern of Yerebatan, Topkapı Palace and Grand Bazaar are the historical heritages of İstanbul. The city has its own story to tell its visitors. Galata Tower, Maiden’s Tower and Princess Islands are the ancient tales of the city and can be visited via nostalgic ferries of İstanbul from Karaköy.

Most of the tourist attractions are free. But for the palaces and museums the guests should buy a museum pass. The museum passes are valid through 3 to 5 days. It can be used to visit Topkapı Palace, The Harem, Kariye Museum, Cistern of Yerebatan and İstanbul Archeology Museum at the same time which are very close to Karaköy.

The historical funicular is only few minutes walk which offers easy access to nostalgic tram along the famous Istiklal Street while the ferry ports in Karakoy and Eminönü offers easy access to Asian side, Princess Islands and the daily bosphorus tours. Hotel is located near the international cruise port.

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