Allstar Ambassador Hotel Istanbul is a charming, award-winning hotel surrounded by palaces and museums. The hotel is directly in the center of Istanbul "Sultanahmet" historical district situated just opposite Hippodrome square and around the corner of one of the wonders of the ancient world Saint Sophia Church (museum) and beautiful Blue Mosque while several of Istanbul's attractions, including Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Islamic Art Museum, Grand Bazaar, Egyptian market and Archeology museum are within 5 minutes walk away. Istanbul is compact in nature and so there is no need for taxi's or buses.

The hotel has been designed with freshness and modernity. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with the international business and leisure traveler in mind. In room movie channel, Internet connection. 24 hours room service...

After a day's sightseeing and shopping, you can relax in the Ambassador roof terrace grill bar, where the drinks are long and conversation lively with beautiful views overlooking the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Saint Sophia and Bosphorus.

Recommended by The Guardian, Frommers, Lonely Planet travel guide ""Experience the history and warmth of Istanbul's Premier Boutique Hotel. Ambassador Hotel was built over 150 years ago and last renovated in 1998. This boutique hotel can not be beaten by comfort and location. Rooms are average size, windows are double-glazed, and for a building this old, the bathrooms are very modern..." by, frommers, The Travel Guidebook.

* * There are twenty rooms plus two junior suites. All are individually decorated with a variety of furniture. We are discreet, private surveyors of causal luxury. Since opening in October 1998, the Ambassador has been the Istanbul home-to-home of personalities and business people.

* Breakfast, the most important meal of the day and at Ambassador Hotel, there\'s no excuse for missing it, no matter how much of a hurry you\'re in. A Buffet Continental Breakfast is served each morning in the spacious, modern, comfortable and newly decorated In roof restaurant. Monday to Saturday from 07.00 to 10.00, and Sunday from 07.30 till 10.300. Bon Apetit.

* The hotel Roof Terrace Grill Bar offers the most outstanding views of central Istanbul . Watch the sunset over the Hippodrome Square, Bosphorus. After a busy day sightseeing, you will be thrilled to relax with an aperitivo on the unbeatable roof terrace overlooking one of the wonders of the ancient world Saint Sophia Church, Blue Mosque and Bosporus.

* The Ambassador Roof Terrace Grill Bar is open all year round, with heaters and covers providing a good shield during the winter months and in bad weather. A staff of highly-trained seasoned servers to help guide you through your meal. Spectacular views, fantastic food and attentive service: What more could you ask for, the next time you dine? The Roof Terrace Restaurant & Bar; It\'s a whole new experience!

* Ambassador Hotel offers you a deeper look in the Turkish traditions and culture with the new Turkish Bath. After a day of sightseeing you can relax on a hot marble stone.

* Turkish massage begins with a Turkish bath. When the skin is softened enough you will move to your next spot. The big marble set in the middle of the bath is called the Navel Stone. Lay on it and let your body be treated by the expert hands. You will be scrubbed with a \" kese.\" The dead skin will come out like tootsy rolls. Then you will be soaped and massaged. When the washing part is finished the pleasure of being in the Turkish bath is not finished yet. You will be wrapped in colourful Pestemals (Turkish Towel). While you are sitting in the cold part of the bath, the frigidarium, you will be served tea to complete the most relaxing experience in your life.

Allstar Ambassador Hotel Istanbul located in the historic Sultanhamet area. Just two steps away from the Saint sophia, Blue Mosque Topkapi palace and Hippodrome. Most of historical attraction such as Grand bazar, Egyptien bazaar, Kumpaki fish restaurnts and Eminonu harbour within 10 minutes walking distance from the hotel.

* Esenler : 10 km
* Sirkeci : 0.8 km
* St Sophia : 0.3 km
* CNR : 15 km
* Grand Bazar : 0.8 km
* Istanbul Ataturk Airport : 16 km