Best Western Empire Palace Hotel - Istanbul

The hotel is fairly new and opened in April 2004. Has a fantastic location with excellent access to all of the old cities major attractions. The Sirkeci metro is only 3 mins walking distance from the hotel.

This recently opened (April 2004) hotel has probably the best rooms in the 4 star category in the old city. All rooms are medium in size and very tastefully decorated with fine wood and marble finishings. All rooms have private facilities, direct dial telephone, cable television, air-conditioning, mini-bar and hair-dryers.

The Roof top terrace restaurant and bar which serves great local cuisine at very reasonable prices. The terrace offers fabulous views of the Bosphorus.

Small to medium lobby with very good natural lighting. Decorated with traditional colours portraying a very local ambience.

The exterior of the building is a 5 storey traditional yellow stone building. Just recently renovated, has a fresh, new finish.