Hotels · 25 of the best in Istanbul
Hotel Amira
Warm welcome in the old city
About Hotel Amira
Hotel Amira, on Aksakal Sokak in the lanes below the Blue Mosque, is a small boutique hotel with Ottoman-inspired rooms, a terrace and a reputation for friendly service.
Why it's on our list
- Ottoman-style rooms
- Terrace
- Quiet lane
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hotel Amira before you go.
How far is it from the sights?
Distances from Hotel Amira are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- SultanahmetT1550 m7 min walk
- ÇemberlitaşT1650 m8 min walk
- Beyazit - Kapali Carsi/Grand BazaarT1900 m11 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Çayıroğlu Sokağı50 m1 min walk
- Taxi rank, Kennedy Avenue700 m9 min walk
Key sights
- Blue Mosque350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Basilica Cistern700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Hagia Sophia800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Grand Bazaar1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Topkapı Palace1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Spice Bazaar1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Galata Bridge1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Galata Tower2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- İstiklal Avenue3.4 kmWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 13 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)30 kmCar or taxi 94 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)36 kmCar or taxi 110 min
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