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The hotel is in a great location. Virtually on the corner of the Hippodrome, about a two minute stroll from the Blue Mosque, five minutes from Aya Sofya and 10 minutes from Topkapi.
The rooms are fairly basic and quite small but clean and comfortable. They are all en-suite, have a TV and a fridge.
The views from the roof, where breakfast is served, are fantastic. Sit by the window with a plate of olives, cheese, jam and bread and stare out at the Blue Mosque and the Bosphorus.
The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the atmosphere relaxing. Internet access is free to guests staying in the hotel.
Having stayed there twice I would recommend it to anyone on a budget.
Sehit Mehmet Pasa Yokusu 2, 34000 Sultanhamet
On the west corner of the Hippodrome;
tel: 212 516 35 46/516 35 47
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