Location. The hotel Valide Sultan Konagi is located in the centre of old Istanbul, Turkey, within 50 metres of Topkapi Palace and 150 metres from the Blue Mosque. Sultanahmet metro station is 200 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. A boutique hotel housed in a converted 19th century Ottoman mansion, the Hotel Valide Sultan Konagi has been sensitively refurbished, with marble walkways and parquet floors softened by Turkish rugs. A doorman greets guests on arrival and recommendations for sightseeing in Istanbul are available at the concierge desk. Room service is offered 24 hours a day. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

The Valide Sultan Konagi’s rooftop terrace, café and restaurant offers views over the city and serves international and regional dishes. A complimentary buffet breakfast is offered every morning.

The hotel houses a business centre and offers a technology helpdesk and translation services.

Guestrooms. The hotel’s 17 guestrooms over four floors feature hardwood floors with Turkish rugs and opulent Ottoman style decor. Rooms extend to balconies and offer satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet, newspapers and bathrooms with tubs and showers.

Expert Tip. No visit to Istanbul is complete without a stroll around the Grand Bazaar. The city’s largest covered market, it’s crammed with stalls selling everything from carpets and glazed tiles to pottery and meerschaum pipes. Deliciously authentic, the locals hang out here too, not just to shop, but to eat at the dozen or so restaurants dotted through the market. Just remember to hone your haggling skills before heading out.