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 SIGHTSEEING 

Georges Hotel Galata is conveniently located just 250 meters from Şişhane metro station which goes directly to Taksim Square, the city centre. Before your arrival, you might prefer our concierge service to arrange your pick up and drop off services, as well as, your daily excursions or restaurant reservations.

 SIGHTSEEING 

Georges Hotel Galata is conveniently located just 250 meters from Şişhane metro station which goes directly to Taksim Square, the city centre. Before your arrival, you might prefer our concierge service to arrange your pick up and drop off services, as well as, your daily excursions or restaurant reservations.

Galata TowerOn a clear day, the view is spectacular and it is possible to see the main monuments of Istanbul and even the Prince’s Islands. Built in 1348 by the Genoese as part of their fortifications, this distinctive 62 m tower with conical roof is visible from most of Istanbul. It was converted to cater for tourism and has a lift, a nightclub and restaurant on the top floors.

Topkapı Palace: Topkapı Palace was not only the  residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational centre of the state. Initially constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, and expanded upon and altered many times throughout its long history, the palace served as the home of the Ottoman sultans and their court until the middle of the 19th century. Museum is open everyday except Tuesdays. Museum is also closed at first days of the religious festive days until afternoon.

Galata TowerOn a clear day, the view is spectacular and it is possible to see the main monuments of Istanbul and even the Prince’s Islands. Built in 1348 by the Genoese as part of their fortifications, this distinctive 62 m tower with conical roof is visible from most of Istanbul. It was converted to cater for tourism and has a lift, a nightclub and restaurant on the top floors.

Topkapı Palace: Topkapı Palace was not only the  residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational centre of the state. Initially constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, and expanded upon and altered many times throughout its long history, the palace served as the home of the Ottoman sultans and their court until the middle of the 19th century. Museum is open everyday except Tuesdays. Museum is also closed at first days of the religious festive days until afternoon.

Basilica Cisternit is the largest of several hundred ancient underground cisterns, featuring two giants upside-down. Rumor has it the heads are upside-down to negate the power of the Medusa’s gaze! The cistern was one of the locations for the 1963 James Bond film “From Russia with Love”.

Süleymaniye Mosque: Built by the most venerable Imperial Architect of the Ottoman Court, Mimar Sinan, this superb monument is Istanbul’s second largest mosque complex. The monument was built between 1550-1557, commissioned by Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent at the peak of the Ottoman Empire’s reign. On the long list of Sinan’s most admired buildings, the Süleymaniye Mosque ranks right at the top. The mosque crowns one of the Istanbul’s seven hills.

Basilica Cisternit is the largest of several hundred ancient underground cisterns, featuring two giants upside-down. Rumor has it the heads are upside-down to negate the power of the Medusa’s gaze! The cistern was one of the locations for the 1963 James Bond film “From Russia with Love”.

Süleymaniye Mosque: Built by the most venerable Imperial Architect of the Ottoman Court, Mimar Sinan, this superb monument is Istanbul’s second largest mosque complex. The monument was built between 1550-1557, commissioned by Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent at the peak of the Ottoman Empire’s reign. On the long list of Sinan’s most admired buildings, the Süleymaniye Mosque ranks right at the top. The mosque crowns one of the Istanbul’s seven hills.

Bosphorus: One of the best ways to discover Istanbul is to experience the Bosphorus by boarding a boat cruise that enters from the Black Sea and stops at various fishing villages.

Blue Mosque: Officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is an iconic historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. Completed in 1616, it is renowned for its stunning blue tiles adorning the interior walls and its magnificent architecture, which includes six minarets and a grand central dome. The mosque remains an active place of worship and a popular tourist attraction. Legend has it that Sultan Ahmed I personally oversaw the construction, ensuring every detail was perfect.

Bosphorus: One of the best ways to discover Istanbul is to experience the Bosphorus by boarding a boat cruise that enters from the Black Sea and stops at various fishing villages.

Blue Mosque: Officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is an iconic historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. Completed in 1616, it is renowned for its stunning blue tiles adorning the interior walls and its magnificent architecture, which includes six minarets and a grand central dome. The mosque remains an active place of worship and a popular tourist attraction. Legend has it that Sultan Ahmed I personally oversaw the construction, ensuring every detail was perfect.
Spice Market: Also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, is one of the largest and oldest bazaars in Istanbul. Established in 1664, it is famed for its vibrant and aromatic atmosphere, offering a vast array of spices, herbs, teas, and other exotic goods. Historically, it was the final stop for camel caravans traveling the Silk Road, bringing spices from the Far East to Europe. Today, visitors can wander through its colorful stalls, soaking in the rich scents and lively ambiance,and experience a piece of Istanbul’s storied past.
Dolmabahçe Palace: It is a Grand and opulent palace located on the European side of Istanbul, along the shores of the Bosphorus. Completed in 1856, it served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and later as the residence of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. The palace is renowned for its blend of Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical architectural styles, and its lavish interiors adorned with crystal chandeliers, gold leaf, and intricate decorations. Visitors can explore its 285 rooms, 46 halls, and stunning gardens, gaining insight into the grandeur and history of the Ottoman Empire.
Spice Market: Also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, is one of the largest and oldest bazaars in Istanbul. Established in 1664, it is famed for its vibrant and aromatic atmosphere, offering a vast array of spices, herbs, teas, and other exotic goods. Historically, it was the final stop for camel caravans traveling the Silk Road, bringing spices from the Far East to Europe. Today, visitors can wander through its colorful stalls, soaking in the rich scents and lively ambiance,and experience a piece of Istanbul’s storied past.
Dolmabahçe Palace: It is a Grand and opulent palace located on the European side of Istanbul, along the shores of the Bosphorus. Completed in 1856, it served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and later as the residence of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. The palace is renowned for its blend of Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical architectural styles, and its lavish interiors adorned with crystal chandeliers, gold leaf, and intricate decorations. Visitors can explore its 285 rooms, 46 halls, and stunning gardens, gaining insight into the grandeur and history of the Ottoman Empire.

 MUSEUM 

 MUSEUM

Istanbul Modern: The building itself is worth seeing it- a converted warehouse that now features a sleek industrial design with state-of-the-art technology, including a library, cinema and flat-screen TVs featuring video art. The Istanbul Modern Café is also a big hit with excellent food and a great view.

Sakıp Sabancı Museum: Owned by one of Turkey’s wealthiest businessmen, this museum is housed in a fabulous villa right on the shores of the Bosphorus. The steeply sloping lawns are scattered with stone treasures on loan from the Archaeology Museum.

Istanbul Modern: The building itself is worth seeing it- a converted warehouse that now features a sleek industrial design with state-of-the-art technology, including a library, cinema and flat-screen TVs featuring video art. The Istanbul Modern Café is also a big hit with excellent food and a great view.

Sakıp Sabancı Museum: Owned by one of Turkey’s wealthiest businessmen, this museum is housed in a fabulous villa right on the shores of the Bosphorus. The steeply sloping lawns are scattered with stone treasures on loan from the Archaeology Museum.

Beylerbeyi Palace: Meaning “Lord of Lords” is a former summer residence of the sultans located in the Asian side. The palace looks its most attractive from the Bosphorus, from where its two bathing pavilions, one for the harem (women’s only) and the other for the selamlik (men’s only), can best be seen.

Beylerbeyi Palace: Meaning “Lord of Lords” is a former summer residence of the sultans located in the Asian side. The palace looks its most attractive from the Bosphorus, from where its two bathing pavilions, one for the harem (women’s only) and the other for the selamlik (men’s only), can best be seen.

 SHOPPING 

SHOPPING 

Çukurcuma and Galata districts: located in the back streets of Beyoglu and also known as Istanbul’s SoHo, hosts over 100 designer & antique shops.

Grand Bazaar: in Turkish, Kapalı Çarşı, meaning ‘Covered Market’ is truly a whole new world. Made up of a maze of interconnecting vaulted passages, the Bazaar has its own banks, baths, mosques, cafes and restaurants, a police station and post office, not to mention the thousands of shops, all glittery and fairy-lit in the absence of natural light. Since the rise of the mall it is no longer the biggest shopping centre in the world, but it can still claim to be the oldest. We recommend spending your time browsing the gorgeous and varied kilims, as an authentic Turkish carpet is a great way to take a piece of Istanbul home with you.

Çukurcuma and Galata districts: located in the back streets of Beyoglu and also known as Istanbul’s SoHo, hosts over 100 designer & antique shops.

Grand Bazaar: in Turkish, Kapalı Çarşı, meaning ‘Covered Market’ is truly a whole new world. Made up of a maze of interconnecting vaulted passages, the Bazaar has its own banks, baths, mosques, cafes and restaurants, a police station and post office, not to mention the thousands of shops, all glittery and fairy-lit in the absence of natural light. Since the rise of the mall it is no longer the biggest shopping centre in the world, but it can still claim to be the oldest. We recommend spending your time browsing the gorgeous and varied kilims, as an authentic Turkish carpet is a great way to take a piece of Istanbul home with you.

Istinye Park shopping mall: In addition to the international brands, the shopping center has fabulous restaurants. The outdoor shopping section features high-end lines and resembles a mini-Rodeo Drive. With 291 shops in total, you are bound to find something you like.

Istinye Park shopping mall: In addition to the international brands, the shopping center has fabulous restaurants. The outdoor shopping section features high-end lines and resembles a mini-Rodeo Drive. With 291 shops in total, you are bound to find something you like.

 RESTAURANTS & NIGHTLIFE 

RESTAURANTS & NIGHTLIFE 

Le Fumoir: Our French Restaurant and bar at our rooftop terrace at Georges offers magnificient views of the Historical Peninsula Bosphorus, Prince’s Islands and magical Istanbul. The terrace is perfect for intimate, romantic dinners, coctails with friends, family gatherings as well as private and corporate events.

Sunset in Ulus: Overlooking the Bosphorus, Sunset has one of the greatest views of Istanbul. Being a member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs, the food is excellent- a mixture of Mediterranean and Turkish dishes and Japanese new cuisine. The service is impeccable.

Le Fumoir: Our French Restaurant and bar at our rooftop terrace at Georges offers magnificient views of the Historical Peninsula Bosphorus, Prince’s Islands and magical Istanbul. The terrace is perfect for intimate, romantic dinners, coctails with friends, family gatherings as well as private and corporate events.

Sunset in Ulus: Overlooking the Bosphorus, Sunset has one of the greatest views of Istanbul. Being a member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs, the food is excellent- a mixture of Mediterranean and Turkish dishes and Japanese new cuisine. The service is impeccable.

LuccaBy night, sleek society girls pick at plates of sashimi and check each other out from the pavement seating or through the floor-to-ceiling windows. At weekends, the party people like to kick off the night with exotic cocktails, and big-name DJs hit the decks.

LuccaBy night, sleek society girls pick at plates of sashimi and check each other out from the pavement seating or through the floor-to-ceiling windows. At weekends, the party people like to kick off the night with exotic cocktails, and big-name DJs hit the decks.