Ideally located in the centre of the city, the hotel is within easy reach of many of the area’s main attractions, including: the Spice Market; Topkaki Palace; Karaköy Harbour; and the Blue Mosque. The history of Istanbul is the inspiration for this unique hotel. Built on top of a Roman Cistern, you will experience 4 different civilizations - the Roman, the Byzantium, the Ottoman and the Istanbul - as each floor of the hotel is designed to represent these different periods of Istanbul's past. The 1,500 year old archaeological ruins of the cistern are exhibited in the lobby, where you will be welcomed by the friendly staff, who are available 24-hours a day to help you with any query that you may have.