This traditional hotel in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area emphasizes service. The hotel decor is traditional. The hotel’s rooftop restaurant is particularly inviting. Diners can choose from the chef’s modern Turkish creations or international fare. The setting is inspiring. The open-air restaurant looks out on a panoramic view of the city and sea. The roof restaurant is open from 1 p.m. until midnight.
Highlights
- Convenient to the most famous tourist attractions in Istanbul
- Health club with Turkish bath, sauna, and Jacuzzi
- Bathrooms have showers and bathtubs
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
Rooms
The Grand Yavuz is home to 111 guest rooms and suites with full amenities. Rooms are spacious for the hotel class. Decor is traditional with colors and patterns inspired by Istanbul’s history. Many rooms have nice views of the Marmara Sea or Istanbul. En suite bathrooms have showers and bathtubs. Other in-room amenities include televisions and 24-hour room service.
Features
Guests with relaxation on their agenda have several options at the Grand Yavuz. Property amenities include a Turkish bath, sauna, and Jacuzzi. The Turkish bath’s staff offers a selection of traditional massage treatments.
The hotel has two bars. The roof bar is a perfect spot for pre- or post-dinner drinks for guests who want to look out over the city or sea at night. The lobby bar is a popular meeting spot for guests in town on business or vacation.
Transportation
- Cankurtaran Railway Station (1.1 mi/1.7 km)
- Sirkeci Railway Station (1.5 mi/2.4 km)
- Istanbul International Ataturk Airport (10.9 mi/17.5 km)
- Sabiha Gokcen Airport (28.7 mi/46.2 km)
Nearby attractions
- Hagia Sophia (0.6 mi/0.8 km)
- Topkapi Palace (0.8 m/1.3 km)
- Blue Mosque (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
- Grand Bazaar (1.1 mi/1.7 km)
- Istanbul Modern Museum (2.6 mi/4.2 km)
- Galata Tower (3.1 mi/5 km)
- Balat Ahrida Synagogue (3.5 mi/5.6 km)
- Dolmabahce Mosque (3.5 mi/5.6 km)
- Ataturk Cultural Center (4.1 mi/7 km)
Business
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
- Meeting and conference venue on the property
- Lobby bar is a nice but casual space for last-minute business meetings