ERTEN KONAK, Istanbul – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Historical Views
Erten Konak offers 16 rooms across four floors, each with central heating and cooling. Rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, minibars, tea/coffee sets, and satellite TVs. Deluxe rooms (20 sqm) feature jacuzzi tubs and views of Sultanahmet Mosque and the Marmara Sea. Economy rooms have bronze bedsteads and shower cabinets with light and vapor massage. Garden-floor rooms maintain 285 cm ceilings with the same amenities.
Turkish Cuisine Restaurant
Erten Konak Restaurant serves Turkish and international dishes using organic produce from local suppliers. Meat comes from long-term partner providers. The kitchen avoids inorganic ingredients and uses light oils and fresh herbs. Meals are prepared à la carte based on chef instructions during ordering. The winter garden serves as a breakfast hall and café with floor heating, shaded by a mulberry tree.
Cultural Collections & Activities
The hotel houses Ottoman-era manuscript collections, Sultan decrees, and title deeds, including the property's original deed. Contemporary calligraphy and miniature art collections are displayed. The terrace café offers direct views of Sultanahmet Mosque's sixth minaret. The tulip garden features Byzantine brick mosaics and Ottoman-style floral arrangements.
Sultanahmet Center Location
Erten Konak is registered as a historical building by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It stands 500 meters from Sultanahmet Tram Stop (T-1 line). The property is 45 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (60-90 minutes by taxi) and 20 km from Istanbul Airport (30-45 minutes by taxi). Eight major Istanbul postcard sites are within walking distance: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome Square, and numerous museums.
Tour Services Available
The hotel holds a full Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism license (A-6872). Services include private guided tours of the historical peninsula, customized cultural itineraries to UNESCO World Heritage sites, airport transfers, and car rentals. The business center supports meetings and congress organizations with professional partner networks.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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