Istanbul is the only the city the world that is located on two continents and divided by the stunning Bosphorus Strait. Istanbul unites cultures, religions and ethnicities while preserving the heritage and traces of past civilizations in its surrounding.

Here you will enjoy an ideal location in the heart of Old City which is the historical peninsula, just a few steps away from all top sightseeing attractions of Istanbul top sightseeing attractions such as Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Additionally, our perfectly located hotel is within walking distance to many places like Galata, Eminonu, Karakoy as well.

Hotel Mosaic is 3 minutes away from the closest tram (Laleli Tram Stations).

You can take the metro from Atatürk Airport to Zeytinburnu where you can change to tram for the old city  The tram passes through the Laleli which are next to each other. Hotel Mosaic is just located between of them.

THE HAGIA SOPHIA

Enter the magnificent Hagia Sophia, which is the world’s largest place of worship, built by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD. Enjoy a guided tour inside and see the tallest dome of the largest Christian church in the world.

Distance from Hotel Mosaic

2400 m – 29 minutes walking distance.

 

SPICE BAZAAR

Spice Bazaar

No visit to Istanbul is complete without stopping by the atmospheric Spice Bazaar. While the Grand Bazaar may be the largest and most famous of Istanbul’s covered bazaars, this spice market wins the prize for being the most colorful, fragrant, and often the most fun – as visitors can taste the goods on offer.

Distance from Hotel Mosaic

1400 m – 17 minutes walking distance

 

Archelogical Museum

Archelogical Museum

Istanbul Archaeological Museums (İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri) are a compound of museums which consist three major sections; The Archaeology Museum, The Museum of Ancient Orient, The Tiled Kiosk Museum. These three separate main units are located in the same garden and house the palace collections formed during the late 19th century by museum director, master painter (“The Tortoise Trainer”/ Pera Museum) and archaeologist Osman Hamdi Bey. Istanbul Archaeological Museum, which is first regular museum appearing in the history of Ottoman Empire and in Turkey, has about a million artifacts from a variety of cultures, brought from the imperial lands.

Distance from Hotel Mosaic

2200 m – 25 minutes walking distance

BLUE MOSQUE

This tour takes you to the main tourist attractions that are a must for any visit to Istanbul. This includes the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, The Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar with over 3,000 shops.

Distance from Hotel Mosaic

1100 m – 13 minutes walking distance

 

St. Irene Church

St. Irene Church

The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine). It was also the second largest church in Istanbul after Hagia Sophia. Hagia Irene, originally means “sacred peace” (Hagia Eirene), has a special meaning as the first place where Turkish museology was born.

Distance from Hotel Mosaic

2500 m – 31 minutes walking distance

 

Suleymaniye Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

The truly staggering size of the Süleymaniye Camii (Suleymaniye Mosque) is one of its most distinctive features – built by the legendary architect, Mimar Sinan, it is known as one of his masterpieces, and his largest design. It is not just the awe-inspiring size that is impressive (the central dome stands 47m high), but also the elegantly decorated interior. The sense of space and light is emphasized in the supporting semi-domes to the northwest and southeast and the monumental arched spaces to the southwest and northeast.

Distance from Hotel Mosaic
900 m – 12 minutes walking distance

TOPKAPI PLACE

Skip the line and enter the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. Enjoy a guided tour inside and see the four courtyard museum including the Audience Hall, High Court, Historical Kitchens, and The Treasury.

Distance from Hotel Mosaic

2600 m – 33 minutes walking distance

BASILICA CISTERN

Basilica Cistern

There are hundreds of ancient cisterns hidden underneath the streets and houses of Istanbul. Of the two that are open to the public, the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) is the largest and Istanbul’s most unusual tourist attraction.
Contrary to James Bond, who had to row his way through Istanbul underground cistern in From Russia with Love, you can take a stroll in the forest of hundreds of marble columns and enjoy the subterranean cool on a hot summer day.

Distance from Hotel Mosaic

2000 m – 25 minutes walking distance

 

Dolmabahce Palace

Dolmabahce Palace

Dolmabahce Palace built in 19 th century is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire with the last of Ottoman Sultans was residing there.Â

After the foundation of the Turkish Republic in Ankara, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk transferred all government functions to the youthful capital but on his visits to Istanbul Ataturk occupied only a small room at Dolmabahce Palace as his own. He stayed, welcomed his foreign guests and made a practical center for national, historical and language congress and for international conferences.

Distance from Hotel Mosaic

4,7 km – 40 minutes walking distance

Grand Bazaar

Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı in Turkish) is one of the world’s greatest shopping destinations and, spanning 30,700 square meters, the largest covered market in the entire world.

Once inside, the 64 streets and smaller lanes are home to around 4,000 shops, as well as the bazaar’s own mosque, post office, restaurants, banks, and police station, making it a central city in miniature.

Distance from Hotel Mosaic

900 m – 12 minutes walking distance

Taksim (Istiklal Street)

Taksim (Istiklal Street)

When it comes to Istiklal Street (Istiklal Avenue), it is a must for all travelers in Istanbul. Istiklal Street which means “Independence Avenue” is a 1,5 km. long colorful pedestrian street and grand boulevard cutting through Beyoglu and full of all kind of shops, restaurants, cafes, street shows and it is located by the Taksim Square. The nostalgic tram runs through the length of the Istiklal Street. Istiklal Street is also one of the best places to see in Istanbul.

Distance from Hotel Mosaic

5 km – 10 minutes with metro.

Cnr Exhibition Center

Cnr Exhibition Center

CNR Expo Center hosts a number of leisure trade fairs, including travel, textile and fashion events, as well as industry projects on energetics, healthcare, technology and science.

Distance from Hotel Mosaic

14 km – 40 minutes with metro.

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