The hotel, with its authentic architecture and 57 well-designed and comfortable rooms, is a good choice for those wanting to experience the atmosphere in Sirkeci, Istanbul. This charming city hotel was renovated in 2009 and welcomes guests into an air-conditioned building with lobby and 24-hour reception, plus currency exchange facilities, cloakroom and lift access. Other amenities include a restaurant plus WLAN Internet access and for an additional fee guests can take advantage of the room and laundry services offered.\n\nLocation\nThe hotel is located in the old part of the city, easily reachable from the coast and close to Sirkeci train station, which is about an 8-minute walk from the establishment. The centre of Sirkeci with its restaurants, shops and public transport connections is around a 5-minute walk away and nightlife options in Taksim such as bars, pubs, discos and clubs can be reached within roughly 15 minutes by public transport. The tourist centre of Sultanahmet, the Egyptian Market and Gulhane Park are approximately a 10-minute walk away. Other tourist sites including the Hagia Sophia mosque, Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque can be reached in approximately 8 minutes and the Grand Bazaar in about 10 minutes via public transport. The nearest airport, Istanbul International Ataturk Airport, is around 21 km from the hotel and Sabiha Gökçen Airport approximately 60 km away.\n\nRooms\nThe en suite rooms are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, an LCD colour TV with teletext and radio, private satellite receiver, international direct dial telephone, free wireless internet connection plus music and radio channels on the TV. Other in-room amenities include a safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities. A hairdryer, bathtub or shower and telephone are all provided in the bathrooms. All rooms feature central heating and a double bed.\n\nMeals\nThe Maywood Restaurant is an ideal choice for those who are interested in world famous Turkish cuisine and selected international specialities. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast and à la carte options at lunch and dinner.\n\nPayment\nThis establishment accepts MasterCard and VISA credit cards.