Lodging Description: The Boutique Palace of the Old City. Reconstructed 19th Century Ottoman Mansion, Best Western Acropol Hotel Istanbul is located in the center of Istanbul just a short walk from Sultanahmet Square, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern. You can overlook the sea of Marmara, see the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia from the terrace Restaurant-cafe and most of the rooms. This deluxe hotel is 14 km from the Istanbul Ataturk Airport. At the lobby you will be impressed by the hand made ceiling ornamentations and the ceiling paintings made by professionals. These paintings relate to the concept of the ceiling ornamentation of Ottoman Architecture which had a vital significance in the tradition of architecture of the six century lasting Ottoman Empire. Best Western Acropol Hotel is renovated in March 2004. The exterior appearance of the hotel seems like an Ottoman PALACE. The BYZAS cafe-patisserie, The Marmara Terrace Restaurant serve Turkish cuisine. All rooms have High-speed Internet connection free of charge with private bathroom, hair dryer, direct dial telephone system, satellite TV, music, minibar, air conditioning, 24 hours room service. The hotel staff will enhance your stay with their impeccable service.