Avicenna Hotel
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/Turkey/Istanbul/Avicenna_Hotel.h240638/
Hotel Overview
Spot-On !
Great location. Walking distance to main attractions - Trams - Ferry - Restaurants - Shopping. Very...
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Qalandars
- Dec 13, 2012
Loved this place!
Lovely little hotel in the old city just a block from several open-air restaurants and three blocks...
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2ndtwin
- Jul 30, 2012
A renovated 19th century gem in Istanbul’s Old City
Located in the Sultanahmet district, also known as the Old City, the 48-room New Avicenna Hotel offers breezy, open, Mediterranean-style amenities in Istanbul. The hotel is a three-story complex made up of three different 19th century Ottoman buildings that were refurbished and transformed into a hotel in the 1990s. It was completely renovated and redecorated again in 2008. The buildings are connected with walkways that look down upon a beautiful Turkish garden. The décor is enhanced by using splendid fabrics with Ottoman influences. Some rooms have views of the sea from their own balconies. The hotel is just a short walk from such attractions as Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum, and the Blue Mosque. The New Avicenna Hotel is also close to Ataturk International Airport. On the top floor of the hotel is the Sipsi restaurant which provides patrons with a superb outlook over the Marmara Sea. The hotel aims to provide traditional Turkish hospitality with an insight into the culture of Istanbul.Avicenna Hotel Rooms
- SINGLE - ROOM
- Single Room offers Single bed along with Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathroom amenities, Cable / Satellite TV, Ceiling fan, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Iron / Ironing board, Laundry service, Mini bar, Non-smoking rooms, Room service, Safe in room, Shaver in bathroom, Telephone, Valet service and Voice mail.
The standard rooms with modernized Ottomoan decoration. The atmosphere of these pretty rooms makes the feel good luck as the meaning. These rooms equipped with LCD TV, Direct dial phone, smoke detector, private bathroom with hair dryer, evaporated mirror, phone and mostly with shower and a few tubes. Some of these rooms have a balcony. Two of them are connecting room. This is an ideal room type especially for the families with child. - DOUBLE - ROOM
- Double/Twin Room offers Double or two Twin beds along with Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathroom amenities, Cable / Satellite TV, Ceiling fan, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Iron / Ironing board, Laundry service, Mini bar, Non-smoking rooms, Room service, Safe in room, Shaver in bathroom, Telephone, Valet service and Voice mail.
The standard rooms with modernized Ottomoan decoration. The atmosphere of these pretty rooms makes the feel good luck as the meaning. These rooms equipped with LCD TV, Direct dial phone, smoke detector, private bathroom with hair dryer, evaporated mirror, phone and mostly with shower and a few tubes. Some of these rooms have a balcony. Two of them are connecting room. This is an ideal room type especially for the families with child. - TRIPPLE - ROOM
- Triple Room offers one Double and one twin or 3 twin bed along with Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathroom amenities, Cable / Satellite TV, Ceiling fan, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Heating, Internet access, Iron / Ironing board, Laundry service, Mini bar, Non-smoking rooms, Room service, Safe in room, Shaver in bathroom, Telephone, Valet service and Voice mail.
The standard rooms with modernized Ottomoan decoration. The atmosphere of these pretty rooms makes the feel good luck as the meaning. These rooms equipped with LCD TV, Direct dial phone, smoke detector, private bathroom with hair dryer, evaporated mirror, phone and mostly with shower and a few tubes. Some of these rooms have a balcony. Two of them are connecting room. This is an ideal room type especially for the families with child.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Airport shuttle
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- Air conditioned
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- 24 hour room service
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Laundry service
- Babysitting/Child services
- Safe deposit box
- Currency exchange
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Parking
- Parking
- Room
- Satellite TV
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Istanbul.
- Nearby airports
- Ataturk International Airport.
- Area description
- Avicenna Hotel is perfect choice to discover historical and cultural beauties of Istanbul,as it is situated just at the heart of Sultanahmet, the old city or the historical peninsula. One will be at the center of the three empires: Rome, Byzantine and Ottoman. All of these empires culture and historical heritages can be felt while you are walking on the streets of this historical peninsula. Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Church Hagia Irini, Covered Bazaar, Hippodrome, Spice Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, Numerous Museums and Historical Monuments are all located in the historical peninsula and all of them are in a walking distance from Avicenna Hotel. Tram and public city buses provide convenient transportation to any part of city. A lot of cafeteria, restaurant, gift store, grocery and many other shops can be reached in a few minutes. As Avicenna hotel is well located in Amiral Tafdil Side Street, you will not be disturbed by the noise of the street.
Nearby points of interest
- Blue Mosque: 0.2 mi
- Hagia Sophia: 0.3 mi
- Archaeology museum: 0.5 mi
Dining
- Restaurant
- The magnificent panoramic view of Marmara Sea and islands is attracting all visitors at SIPSI. In an elegantly furnished dining room, with an eastern and western style combination and in a cosy atmosphere, Hotel offers guests the delicious Turkish and international cuisines. The terrace of the SIPSI is the place where guests have an additional unforgettable memory while drinking their wines. It is a pleasant and relaxing places something to remember and to talk about when you are back home from your vacation.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (62)
Ratings and reviews for Avicenna Hotel
- All travelers (62) 4 / 5
- Business (1) 1 / 5
- Couples (22) 3.8 / 5
- Families (6) 4.2 / 5
- Friends (6) 3.7 / 5
- Singles (6) 3.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3.3
- Location:
- 4.2
- Value:
- 3.3
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Cosmotraveller
Super friendly staff, great location
My review is based in due respect to the very low price I paid per night, I think one always has to take that in consideration. My room was extremely small and the heating was barely working. As it was quite cold in Istanbul, I did ask to make the heating work and they did. The room was very clean however and I felt comfortable. The Staff of the Hotel is extremely friendly and professional and they do speak very well english, once help is needed. Even the breakfast buffet is fair enough, again, this aint no 5 Star place and I knew that before. So overall a very good place to stay if your expectations aren't too high. Also very close to the famous Mosques and the incredible huge Bazaar.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Blue Mosque, Bazaar
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jdperlinghi
Very nice location, very friendly staff, small but very cozy room
I was a very happy customer, with a very friendly staff and a good breakfast
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Main Mosque and cultural institutions are in walking distance
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
cat b
okay hotel
BE AWARE....that the reception desk does not know english very well at all!!! They put me in a room that has windows to the courtyard where there is breakfast in the morning and the hallway door right outside mine. At night people smoking in the courtyard penetrated through your windows. You could hear people talking and slamming the door and walking down the hall. I couldn't open the blinds to the windows because it would be face level to someone sitting in the courtyard. And forget it if you want to sleep in a little bit because like I said breakfast is in the courtyard and everyone eats out there. Breakfast is not all free. Juices you have to pay for. The airport shuttle that was suppose to pick you up at the front of the hotel was 30mins late and then you had to walk up the street and around to get to the shuttle. And the shuttle takes it's sweet time. My flight was at 12pm and I took the 835am shuttle and I barely made it in enough time to get to my gate. Remember you have to go through 3 different lines of security if you are flying internationally. The location was great though and the bed was comfy. There is a restuarant up stairs that the reception fails to tell you about and where it is. I went up there and no one was eating there. While I was waiting for the late shuttle. I over heard a British woman complaining that someone was drilling all night and she couldn't sleep because it sounded like it was right outside her room. She also complained that her sink constantly fills up with water. I feel bad for her because I saw the reception desk and they had no idea what she was saying because they couldn't understand. They just nodded their heads and smiled. A little ridiculous.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Shopping tip:
Not Applicable
Yes the Lira is cheap but I came to find out that nothing is cheap in Istanbul. They raised the prices so much that everything is really unaffordable or you know you could get cheaper in the states. I had a guy in the bazzar try to sell me 1 silk scarf for 350TL!!! That's about $250. He told me (because I was with a friend of his) that they do this because of the tourist. But realize they don't go down in price much when you do bargain. Also, cruise ship tour people...be aware that the tour guides are paid off by some of the bazzar stores to have them take you to their store. Also, be aware that a lot of the stuff is made in China...so be careful what you buy if you want authenic. As a single female....the turks are very insistant on asking you a question, wanting to walk with you, wanting to speak english with you...this is all a ploy...so be careful....it got so tiresome because they won't leave you alone...you basically have to ignore them or be rude.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Sacha SS
problèmes d'eau
Malheureusement mon séjour à été fortement affecté par un problème d'eau. C'été impossible de réguler la température de l'eau, qui changeait tous les quinze secondes allant du très froid a très chaud brûlant. Le problème a persisté tout au long de mon séjour, et j'ai compris que c’était un problème général de l’hôtel. Le petit déjeuner, correct mais sans plus. Essaye peut être d'autres hôtels dans le même coin, qui est très bien pour un premier séjour.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Alice
Excellent choix !
On est au coeur du quartier touristique et par ailleurs le système de transport en commun permet de se déplacer facilement. Istanbul est une ville agréable et très dépaysante. Les turcs sont très accueillants et très gentils. Je recommande cette destination.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Engin
Zentrale Lage - Nettes Personal
War hauptsächlich unterwegs - das hotel ist sauber und das personal ist sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit., Hier wird SERVICE gross geschrieben ;)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Nightlife tip:
Long walk from hotel
Natürlich die Blaue Moschee...es gibt unendlich viel zu entdecken und zusehen... Sich einfach verlaufen und von dieser tollen Stadt verzaubern lassen. Taksim - istiklal CAD. ist für jeden was dabei. Mit dem Taxi sind es paar min. und kostet sie nicht mehr als 8€.
