KARIYE

General/ Location The Kariye Hotel is a boutique hotel in Old Istanbul which blends old-world charm and modern amenities in a friendly atmosphere guaranteed to put the guests at ease. The hotel is a tastefully restored 19th century mansion located next to the world famous Church of the Chora, on a hill above the Golden Horn. Rooms All rooms are decorated in the style of the early 1900s, with lace curtains, authentic carpets and prints of Old Istanbul and fully equipped with colour television, minibar, hairdryer, telephone and radio. We offer 22 standard rooms, 2 deluxe rooms, 2 suites and a separate family annex with one master bedroom with en suite bathroom and one single room. Restaurant Asitane restaurant is renowned for its fine Ottoman cuisine based on authentic recipes retrieved by a dedicated staff from palace archives. The menu features dishes originally prepared for the sumptous celebration feast given for Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent's sons in 1539. www.kariyeotel.com