Melas Hotel Istanbul

Offering a convenience store and a restaurant, the elegant Melas Hotel Istanbul lies in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, a mosque famed for its Byzantine mosaics, 2.8 km from the baroque Ortakoy Mosque and just a 9-minute walk from Fatih Ormani. This 5-star hotel, located within 7 km of the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum, boasts a swimming pool along with a Turkish steam bath and a hot tub.

The Melas Istanbul has 182 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as a mini-bar, coffee and tea making equipment. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have soundproof windows. Guests are welcome to use heated floors and dressing gowns in the private bathrooms with a bidet, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet.

The Melas offers mini golf and darts while car hire is also available. There is a fitness club at the property.

Melas Hotel Istanbul serves an international breakfast in the morning. This Istanbul hotel has an à la carte restaurant with views of the city. There is a restaurant serving Mediterranean dishes on site. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. Guests can dine at the seafood restaurant Balikcim located about 5 minutes' walk away.

Take advantage of the hotel's prime location next to a business district. The Melas stands within reach of Gayrettepe tube station. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being within 20 minutes' walk of Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Center. This accommodation is 100 metres from Emniyet Mueduerluegue bus stop and within a 7-km distance of Sirkeci train station in Istanbul.

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