LOCATION
Galata Antique Hotel Istanbul is conveniently located at the end of Istanbul's most popular pedestrian street, Istiklal. Istiklal Street starts with the Taxim Square and ends with Tunel Square. Taksim - Beyoglu (Istanbul's SoHo) is considered as the most lively district and also considered as Istanbul's one of the famous bohemian quarters. Istanbul's best restaurants, bars, cafes and a short stroll to everything else is in this genuine district.
Istiklal Avenue is a meeting point for both local people and independent tourists. During the year Istikal Street and Taksim hosts various festivals, art exhibitions, theater, opera and ballet performances. Taksim is a unique place where the art, history and culture and social life combines.
In this lively neighborhood, there are plenty of beautiful cafés and restaurants, shops, night clubs. You can wonder around in affordable various shops and discover antique shops in hidden streets of Cukurcuma, take a Turkish Coffee on your way exploring the 'Cezayir Street' in Galatasaray.
Located just steps away from our front door are the famed Istiklal Avenue, Tunel Square, metro, historic tunel(subway) to Karakoy, Asmalimescit, Galata Tower, Whirling Dervish Hall. Also within easy walking distance from hotel are Taksim Square, Pera Museum, Istanbul Modern Museum, St. Antoine Church, Neve Salom Synagouge, Hagia Triada, Lutfi Kırdar Convention Center and Eminonu district.
TRANSPORTATION
From Istanbul International Ataturk Airport (IST)
Private Airport Pick-Up Service: The fee of this service is 35 Euro (up to 4 people) one way. Please do not forget to send your flight details: airline name, flight code, departure city, arrival time. Transferman waits at the door of international/domestic arrivals with a signboard.
Taxi from Istanbul Ataturk Airport: Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 20 km away from our hotel. Depending on traffic it generally takes 20 - 40 minutes. Directions to Taxi Driver; ''to the direction Tunel - Beyoglu , Mesrutiyet Caddesi 119 on Tepebasi, we are on the left side of the road 200m ahead of the Hotel Pera Palace, next to Beyoglu Municipality.''
HAVATAS Bus from Istanbul Ataturk Airport: Every half-hour between 04:00 - 01:00 you can take a HAVATAS Bus to Taksim Square. Ticket Fee is app. 5 Euro (10 TL) per person.
From Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Private Airport Pick-Up Service: The fee of this service is 70 Euro (up to 4 people) one way. Please do not forget to send your flight details: airline name, flight code, departure city, arrival time. Transferman waits at the door of international/domestic arrivals with a signboard.
HAVATAS Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport: Every half hour there are shuttle buses "HAVATAS" available to Taksim Square. Ticket Fee is app. 8 Euro (17 TL) per person. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 50 km away from our hotel. It depends on traffic but approximately it tooks about an hour.
Taxi from Sabiha Gokcen Airport: Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 50 km away from our hotel. Depending on traffic it generally takes 50-90 minutes. Directions to Taxi Driver; ''to the direction Tunel - Beyoglu , Mesrutiyet Caddesi 119 on Tepebasi, we are on the left side of the road 100m ahead of the Hotel Pera Palace, next to Beyoglu Municipality.''
From Taxim Square to hotel
On foot : Enjoy your 20 minutes walk through Istiklal Street, one of most lively and colorful streets in the world, follow the tram railway to the end, then on your right you will see a 20 m stairway. Descend a few steps and then you will see the hotel entrance on the right.
By Nostalgic Istiklal Street Tramway: Take the street tramway from Taksim Square to the last stop at Tunel Square. Walk a few steps until the tram rails ends, then on your right you will see a 20 m stairway. You can find our hotel on the right.
By Metro: Take the metro to the station Sishane, follow the exit Sishane Meydani. Right after you step out of the metro you will see our hotel building on the corner.
By Taxi: app. 4 Euro. Directions to Taxi Driver; ''to the direction Tepebasi , Mesrutiyet Caddesi 119, we are on the left side of the road 200m ahead of the Hotel Pera Palace, next to Beyoglu Municipality.''
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Private Airport Pick-Up Service: For every reservation made from our website; if you stay 4 nights or more this service is free. If you stay less than 4 nights or already got a promotion you may still use this service for a 25 Euro fee (up to 4 people) Please do not forget to send your flight details: airline name, flight code, departure city, arrival time Taxi from Istanbul Ataturk Airport: app. 25 Euro (after midnight price would increase 50 %) Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 20 km away from our hotel. It depends on traffic but generally it takes 20 - 30 minutes. Directions to Taxi Driver; ''to the direction Tunel - Beyoglu , Mesrutiyet Caddesi 119 on Tepebasi, we are on the left side of the road 200m ahead of the Hotel Pera Palace, next to Beyoglu Municipality.'' HAVAS Bus from Istanbul Ataturk Airport: Every half-hour between 04:00 - 01:00 you can take a HAVAS Bus to Taksim Square. Ticket Fee is app. 5 Euro (10 TL) per person. |
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Private Airport Pick-Up Service: We do not provide complimentary pick up service for Sabiha Gokcen Airport. The fee of this service is 55 Euro (up to 4 people). Please do not forget to send your flight details: airline name, flight code, departure city, arrival time. HAVAS Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport: For every plane arrives to the airport there is a HAVAS shuttle bus available to Taksim Square. Ticket Fee is app. 6 Euro (12 TL) per person. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 50 km away from our hotel. It depends on traffic but approximately it tooks about an hour. Taxi from Sabiha Gokcen Airport: app. 50 Euro (after midnight price would increase 50 %) Directions to Taxi Driver; ''to the direction Tunel - Beyoglu , Mesrutiyet Caddesi 119 on Tepebasi, we are on the left side of the road 100m ahead of the Hotel Pera Palace, next to Beyoglu Municipality.'' |
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On foot : Enjoy your 20 minutes walk through Istiklal Street, one of most lively and colorful streets in the world, follow the tram railway to the end, then on your right you will see a 20 m stairway. Descend a few steps and then you will see the hotel entrance on the right. By Nostalgic Istiklal Street Tramway: Take the street tramway from Taksim Square to the last stop at Tunel Square. Walk a few steps until the tram rails ends, then on your right you will see a 20 m stairway. You can find our hotel on the right. By Metro: Take the metro to the station Sishane, follow the exit Sishane Meydani. Right after you step out of the metro you will see our hotel building on the corner. By Taxi: app. 3 Euro (after midnight price would increase 50 %) Directions to Taxi Driver; ''to the direction Tepebasi , Mesrutiyet Caddesi 119, we are on the left side of the road 200m ahead of the Hotel Pera Palace, next to Beyoglu Municipality.'' |
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