The Celal Sultan Hotel is a traditional town house situated in the old city centre, within 500 metres of the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace. The 55 air-conditioned guestrooms have contemporary decor in neutral colours with Moroccan influences and satin fabrics. Modern amenities include digital television, direct-dial phones, and minibars. Wireless, high-speed Internet access is complimentary.
Guests can dine in the Ata Restaurant, which offers a range of international and regional dishes along with an extensive list of local wines. The Terrace Restaurant offers a selection of Turkish and international food including snacks, sandwiches and dinner, and has an outdoor terrace outdoor terrace overlooking St. Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Alternatively, guests can relax in the hotel lobby, where light refreshments and drinks are available. Those on business can utilise the hotel's meeting room and wireless Internet is available to those with laptops. Guests wishing to explore the area will find the hotel centrally located in the city's historic Sultanahmet district. The underground Byzantine Cistern and the Grand Covered Bazaar can be found within 400 metres, Sirkeci Train Station is 600 metres away and Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 17 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 25 minutes. "

'Special Class' Hotel (Turkish Ministry for Tourism)

Under the Turkish Ministry for Tourism, hotels and other tourist residences in Turkey are rated as per a set of national standards. There are seven categories of rating in operation: one star to five star hotels, 'Special Class' hotels and 'Boutique Class' hotels. This hotel is rated as 'Special Class' which applies to properties that have distinct historical, architectural or artistic features. 'Special Class' hotels are represented on this site with a star-rating for our customers’ benefit.

Free Airport Transportation
Book a minimum four-night stay for travel now - 15 March 2010, and receive free transfer from İstanbul Atatürk Airport to hotel.
Minimum four-night stay required. Free transportation from İstanbul Atatürk Airport only. Four-guest maximum. Guests should contact hotel at least 24 hours in advance of arrival. Blackout dates: 22 December 2009 – 4 January 2010. Other restrictions may apply.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Valet parking fee: TRY12 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Hagia Sophia 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Gulhane Park 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Istanbul Archaelogy Museum 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Blue Mosque 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Serpentine Column 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Topkapi Palace 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Grand Bazaar 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Spice Bazaar 1 km / 0.6 mi
Suleymaniye Mosque 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Galata Tower 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Maiden's Tower 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Taksim Square 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Bosphurus Bridge 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Rumeli Hisari 11.2 km / 7 mi

The preferred airport for Celal Sultan Hotel is Istanbul (IST Ataturk Intl.) 13.7 km / 8.5 mi.