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• Basilica Cistern
  This awesome columned cavern was the water source for the both Grand Palace pf the Byzantine Empire and for the Ottomans' Topkapı Palace .
  
   
• Estimated time travel – 15 min Boat trip to Eminönü plus 5 min taxi drive
  Address – Sultanahmet Square
  Hours of Operations – Everyday 09:00 – 17:30
  
   
• Blue Mosque
  This mosque was built in the early 17th centuary and is probably the most famous mosque in the city. It is distinquished by six slender minaret and walls covered with amazing blue Iznik tiles.
  
   
• Estimated time travel – 15 min Boat trip to Eminönü plus 5 min taxi drive araç
  Address – Sultanahmet Square
  Hours of Operations – Everyday 09:00 – 17:00 (Except during Praying Times)
  
   
• Boat and Yatch Cruise on the Bosphorus
  This Cruise, departing from Eminönü, stops at various fishing villages on the way to the Black Sea. The Eminönü Cruise is offered three times daily during the summer and once a day during the winter. Besides, there are two other departure point for the Bosphorus cruises which are Uskudar and Ortakoy.
  
  Estimated time travel – For Üsküdar Boats 1min walking or for Eminönü Boats 15 min Boat trip to Eminönü
  
   
• Çukurcuma
  Çukurcuma is a charming old quarter famous for its antique dealers. It is definitely worth browsing through the various little antique shops, which are full of hidden treasures.
  
  Estimated time travel – 15 min Boat trip to Eminönü plus 10 min taxi drive.
  Hours of Operations – Everyday 10:00 – 17:00
  
   
• Dolmabahçe Palace
  This palace was the 19th-century rococo residence of the Otoman Sultans and the place where Ataturk died in 1938. Visitors are admited in groups and led by guides
  
  Estimated time travel – 10 min Boat trip to Beşiktaş plus 10 min walking
  Hours of Operations – Everyday except Mondays 09:00 - 16:00
  
   
• Beylerbeyi Palace
  This palace was built in the 19th century. The Ottomans' summer residence was a guesthouse for the foreign ministers.The palace, located at the asian side of the city, was famous for its beatiful gardens.
  
  Estimated time travel – 5 min taxi drive
  Hours of Operations 09:00 – 16:00
  
   
• Topkapı Palace
  Built in the 15th century, the Topkapi Palace was the principal residence of the Sultan. It was the legendary palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The palace has low buildings set in a series of courtyards and is quite unlike its western counterparts. Be sure to see the Harem (by appointment), the Treasury and the golden-roofed Baghdad Kiosk
  
  Estimated time travel – 15 min Boat trip to Emimönü plus 10 min taxi drive
  Hours of Operations – Everyday except tuesdays 09:00 – 16:00
  
   
• Küçüksu Palace
  This palace was built in the 19th century as a hunting cottage. It was built in style of Traditional Turkish Family House.
  
  Estimated time travel – 15 min tax drive
  Hours of Operations – Everyday except mondays and thursdays 09:30 – 16:00
  
   
• Grand Bazaar
  Grand Bazaar was built in the 15th century. It has several Gates; the most used one is Nuruosmaniye and Beyazit. Istanbul's legendary bazaar is a labyrinth of over 4000 little shops and is everything you dreamed an oriental market could be. It offers gold,jewellery, carpets,silver bibelots, leather,ceramic, copper and brass objects, hand – woven textiles and meerschaum pipes.
  
  Estimated time travel – 15 min boat trip to Eminönü
  Hours of Operations – Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 19:00
  
   
• Haghia Sophia Mosque
  The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world, was built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian around 535 AD. It was transformed into a mosqueafter the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453. Now a museum, it is awesome in size and contains beatifully preserved Byzantine mosaics. This church is an absolute must see.
  
  Estimated time travel – 10 min Boat trip to Eminönü plus 10 min taxi drive
  Hours of Operations – Everyday 09:00 - 17:00
  
   
• Haghia Eirene Church
  Tis sixth-century church is located within the courtyard of the Topkapı Palace.
  
  Estimated time travel – 10 min Boat trip to Eminönü plus 10 min taxi drive
  Hours of Operations – Open during the festivals
  
   
• Bagdath Street
  Bagdath Street is the longest shopping and entetainment street of Turkey. You may find both famous and unknown brands' botiques, chic restaurants, cafes and bars.
  
  Estimated time travel – 15 min taxi drive
  Hours of Operations - 09:00 – 20:00
  
   
• Nisantasi
  Nişantaşı area is famous for its chic cafes, bars and boutiques.
  
  Estimated time travel – 10 min Boat trip to Besiktas plus 5 min taxi drive
  Hours of Operations – 09:00 – 20:00
  
   
• Rumeli and Anadolu Hisar Fortresses
  These twin fortresses can be found along the Bosphorus Canal, approximately 15 minutes from the Hotel.
  
  Hours of Operations – Everyday except Mondays 09:30 – 17:00
  
   
• Spice Market
  The Spice Market was built in the 17th century as an extension of the Grand Bazaar. It is an exotic food market and bazaar that sells spices, dried fruits, cheeses and olives, as well as towels, slippers, baskets and jewellery. Outside the market there is a wonderful flower and bird market .
  
  Estimated time travel – 15 min Boat trip to Eminönü
  Hours of Operations – Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 19:00