FOUR SEASONS ISTANBUL AT SULTANAHMET

With a bold façade and elegant interiors, the hotel has a restaurant to suit all culinary tastes, a tranquil hidden courtyard and the perfect location from which to explore Sultanahmet on foot. Decorated in an authentic Turkish style, the 65 rooms and suites are complemented by hand-woven kilims, neoclassical detailing and original local artworks. The newly opened AVLU restaurant serves exceptional modern Anatolian cuisine which can be enjoyed on the courtyard and terrace, or you could head to Lingo Lingo for speciality fish dishes, mezzes, afternoon tea or cocktails. When it comes to pre-dinner drinks however, the Sureyya rooftop lounge is difficult to beat - boasting superb views of the Hagia Sofia, this is one of the best-appointed bars in the city. A spa and fitness centre complete the facilities at Sultanahmet, or you could hop on the shuttle to the sister hotel on the Bosphorus to enjoy the indoor and outdoor swimming pools and hammam treatments.

Suitable for:

• Couples & families
• Those seeking to be in the heart of the action

Things to do at the property:

• Take in the enchanting views of the Hagia Sofia from the rooftop lounge
• Enjoy a restorative massage treatment in the spa
• Feast on exquisite modern Anatolian cuisine at AVLU restaurant, or delicious mezze in Lingo Lingo
• Stock up on sweet treats at La Pistache patisserie

Things to do nearby:

• Discover the charms of Sultanahmet, all right on the doorstep
• Assault your senses in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
• Marvel at the Topkapi Palace, crown jewel of the Ottoman empire
• Find peace amid the vast spaces of the magnificent Hagia Sofia

Nota bene:

• Guests staying at the Four Seasons Istanbul Sultanahmet receive complimentary access to the pool and spa facilities at the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus.
• This is a particularly family-friendly hotel with complimentary amenities, toiletries and children's menus available. Babysitting is also available with 24 hour's notice.
• As a former prison, the "rooms" were not designed with large windows or glorious views in mind.