" In the centre of the city and the history of Byzantium and Ottoman Empire "
Muyan Suites is situated on the truly premium location in town, on an elevated position,
surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights in the heart of the old
town, Sultanahmet, (Topkapi Palace, St.Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Underground Cistern
(Basilican Cistern), Archeological Museum,Historical Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar,Spice
Market)
Local Attractions
Aya Sophya (Hagia Sophia) Church/Museum
The Church of Holy Wisdom,
undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world, was built
by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian around 535 AD.
It was transformed into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453.
Now a museum, it is awesome in size and contains beautifully preserved Byzantine
mosaics.
This church is an absolute must see.
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Estimated Travel Time
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3 minutes walk
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Hours of Operation
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Open
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Close
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Tuesday to Sunday
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9:00 am
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4:00 pm
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Topkapi Palace Museum
Built in the 15th century,
the Topkapi Palace was the principal residence of the Sultan.
It was the legendary palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries.
The palace has low buildings set in a series of courtyards and is quite unlike its
western counterparts.
Be sure to see the Harem (by appointment), the Treasury and the golden-roofed Baghdad
Kiosk.
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Estimated Travel Time
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3 minutes walk
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Hours of Operation
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Open
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Close
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Wednesday to Sunday
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9:00 am
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4:00 pm
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Hagia Eirene Church
This sixth-century church is located
within the courtyard of the Topkapi Palace.
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Estimated Travel Time
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5 minutes walk
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Hours of Operation
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Open
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Close
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Wednesday to Sunday
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10:00 am
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4:00 pm
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Basilica Cistern
This awesome columned cavern
was the water source for both the Grand Palace of the Byzantine Empire and for the
Ottomans' Topkapi Palace..
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Estimated Travel Time
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2 minutes walk
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Hours of Operation
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Open
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Close
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Everyday
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9:00 am
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5:30 pm
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Blue Mosque
This mosque was built
in the early 17th century and is probably the most famous mosque in the city.
It is distinguished by six slender minarets and walls covered with amazing blue
Iznik tiles.
Open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, except during prayer times
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Estimated Travel Time
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2 minutes walk
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Hours of Operation
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Open
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Close
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Everyday
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9:00 am
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5:00 pm
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Archaeological Museum
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Estimated Travel Time
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5 minutes walk
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Hours of Operation
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Open
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Close
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Tuesday to Sunday
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9:30 am
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4:30 pm
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Boat cruise on the Bosphorus
This cruise stops at various
fishing villages on the way to the Black Sea. The cruise is offered twice daily.
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Estimated Travel Time
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15 minutes walk
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Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar was built
in the 15th century. It has several gates: the most used one is at Cagaloglu and
Beyazit (15 minutes walking distance from the Hotel). Istanbul's legendary bazaar
is a labyrinth of over 4,000 little shops and is everything you dreamed an oriental
market could be. It offers gold, jewellery, carpets, silver bibelots, leather, ceramics,
copper and brass objects, hand-woven textiles and meerschaum pipes.
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Estimated Travel Time
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5 minutes walk
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Hours of Operation
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Open
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Close
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Monday to Saturday
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9:00 am
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7:00 pm
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Spice Market
The Spice Market was built
in the 17th century as an extension of the Grand Bazaar. It is an exotic food market
and bazaar that sells spices, dried fruits, cheeses and olives, as well as towels,
slippers, baskets and jewellery. Outside the market there is a wonderful flower
and bird market.
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Estimated Travel Time
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10 minutes walk
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Hours of Operation
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Open
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Close
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Monday to Saturday
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8:00 am
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7:00 pm
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