Description
Hotel Ipek Palas is a traditional 4-star property offering friendly accommodation in the heart of Istanbul. It boasts multiple onsite restaurants, free Wi-Fi and an excellent location within short walking distance of Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia. Sirkeci is a bustling district home to the major train station, Istanbul Sirkeci Terminal, which was originally constructed as the eastern terminus of the Orient Express. The area surrounding it now largely caters to tourists and features many hotels and restaurants. Nearby places of interest include Topkapi Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Gulhane Park and the old sea walls along the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara. Gulhane and Sirkeci tram stops are located in the vicinity, providing fast and easy access to other popular Istanbul destinations. The hotel occupies a 19th-century Ottoman-style property with a decorative, white facade. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises. Standard rooms are 12-30sqm and decorated in a tasteful, traditional style with warm tones, patterned wallpaper, parquet flooring and hardwood furniture. Amenities include air-conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, mini-bar and safe. The en-suite bathrooms feature a bathtub or shower. Padisah serves a wide range of Mediterranean seafood dishes, while Payitaht offers traditional Turkish cuisine in an elegant space featuring Byzantine and Ottoman design. Guests can enjoy a relaxing drink or snack in Frigone House or the ground-floor Ipek Pub. A buffet breakfast is provided every morning on the 6th-floor terrace, which boasts stunning views of the sea and city. There are also plenty of dining opportunities in the vicinity. The hotel has a 24-hour reception. Chargeable parking is possible nearby.