Treat yourself to a peaceful design getaway in the historic heart of Istanbul at the 5-star Sura Design Hotel & Suites. The tasteful decor and attentive staff ensure a memorable experience in the Sultanahmet district, just minutes from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The contemporary rooms feature refined oriental touches and large marble bathrooms. Breakfast is served on the panoramic terrace, and the 3 restaurants serve delicious local and international specialities. The hotel offers transfer, concierge and ticketing services.
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Sura Design Hotel & Suites 4*
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Rooms
The rooms at the 5-star Sura Design Hotel combine contemporary decor, Middle Eastern details and a cosy ambience. They all have quality bedding, bathrobes and slippers, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a kettle.
Deluxe Room with Double or Twin Beds [24 M2]
This spacious and elegant room is decorated in a contemporary style with traditional Ottoman touches. It is furnished with a double bed or twin beds, a recliner and a desk. The stylish marble bathroom has a rain shower.
Double Deluxe Room with Balcony [27 M2]
Have coffee or breakfast on the balcony, or slip on your bathrobe and slippers and relax in the armchair. Featuring a queen-size bed, this elegant room combines contemporary decor with Eastern details. The marble bathroom has a rain shower.
Family Room [50 M2]
With its double bed and two single beds, this room is ideal for a city break with the family. The spacious bathroom has a rain shower. The room comes with a minibar, flat-screen TV, iPod docking station and safety deposit box.
Restaurants & bars
The hearty and varied breakfast is served in a conservatory-style room with large glass windows and a breathtaking view of the Blue Mosque. It serves Western cuisine with local produce. The hotel's restaurants serve sophisticated Turkish specialities. Enjoy kebabs, koftes, lahmacun bread and pide bread in a pleasant atmosphere and with quality service.
Breakfast
Includes an assortment of hot and cold drinks and sweet and savoury dishes.
N Terrace Restaurant
N Terrace combines the delight of good food with views over the old town. The varied menu features European, Mediterranean and Turkish fare, as well as mouth-watering grilled meats, vegetarian and vegan options and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Sura Kebab Restaurant
Enjoy genuine Turkish grilled meats served in a sophisticated restaurant with a local ambiance. The restaurant itself is large and has a pleasant terrace. The menu includes organic vegetables, carefully selected meats and Turkish bread made on site in the wood-fired oven.
Deraliye Restaurant
This traditional restaurant serves imperial Ottoman cuisine, including fish, tasty grilled meats seasoned with olive oil and Asian spices, vegetables such as aubergine, and tasty desserts such as baklava.
Activities & lifestyle
The hotel is just a few minutes' walk from the monuments of the Sultanahmet district, which are among the must-see sights of Istanbul and include the Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and more. You can also take advantage of the swimming pool in the hotel next door.
Situated on Istanbul's historic peninsula, the hotel boasts a panoramic terrace and pleasant garden full of flowers. A ten-minute walk will take you to the Grand Bazaar for souvenirs, or to Topkapi Palace, Turkey's most visited museum. On request, staff can help you book tickets, a guide or a vehicle. The ferry across the Bosphorus is just 15 minutes from the hotel.
Discover the destination
Known first as Byzantium, then Constantinople, and now Istanbul, the city nicknamed "the second Rome" is overflowing with history. Located at the crossroads between Asia and Europe, it is home to a cosmopolitan population that is rightly proud of its ancient heritage. Explore the city on a tour that will take you from the Hagia Sophia to Topkapi Palace. Enjoy a glass of apple tea on the Galata bridge and in the evening, relax in a traditional hammam.
Important information about your destination
Customs and traditions
When visiting mosques, shoes must be removed. Women must cover their heads. It is advisable to avoid visiting mosques on Fridays or at prayer time.
Nudism is forbidden. It is advisable to avoid kissing too demonstratively in the street, especially in more conservative regions and areas.
In some museums, an admission fee may be charged for taking photographs.
Time difference
Ankara in Turkey is located in the UTC/GMT+3 time zone all year round.
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Ankara, Turkey
Electricity and internet access
In Turkey, type F sockets are used (European standard).
Internet access is highly developed in Turkey, with a secure WiFi network in the vast majority of hotels, as well as cellular connections.
Safety
Safety is generally good in Turkey, with very few incidents of assault reported. However, it is essential to remain vigilant. Make sure you keep an eye on your personal belongings when travelling. Keep valuables, such as your passport, in locked suitcases or in your room safe. Carry only the money you need. Avoid deserted alleyways, especially at night. Watch your pockets and bags, both in town and around airports.
As in all major cities, extra vigilance is recommended in tourist areas, particularly in Istanbul, where it is advisable to look after your personal documents.
Taking a stance on subjects of a political nature, particularly on social networks (including sharing) in Turkey, may result in a ban on entering or leaving Turkish territory and in some cases in criminal proceedings.
Currency
The official currency is the Turkish lira, and you can change your money in exchange offices, hotels and banks, of which there are many, especially in the big cities. In some tourist areas, the euro is occasionally accepted.
Weather
The best times to visit Turkey are spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November). In fact, midsummer temperatures can be very high (around 35-40°C), which can make cultural visits less enjoyable. Ideal, however, for beach activities.
Languages
The official language in Turkey is Turkish, but there are other minority languages spoken by some locals (Arabic, Greek...) and English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Accommodation quality
The quality of accommodation in Turkey varies, but in general it can be said that it is often comparable to European standards, especially in large cities and tourist areas.
Food quality
Internationally renowned, Turkish gastronomy offers a wide range of culinary specialties to suit all tastes. The general quality of food and food safety is very good, especially in tourist areas.