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Taslik Hotel
Location: Bosphorus
Customer Satisfaction: 65%fromper night
Taslik Hotel in Istanbul offers nice and clean accommodations that guests would surely appreciate. ...Ajia Hotel
Location: Asian Side
Customer Satisfaction: 65%fromper nightAjia Hotel in Istanbul offers high-quality standards and delicious dining choices which guests ...
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Almina Hotel
Location: Sultanahmetfromper nightDISCOUNT: 7%
Book now and stay between 20th July 2012 and 15th August 2012 to receive 7% off your stay.Almina Hotel is located in Old Istanbul, in the historical quarter of Sultanahmet. It is ideally situated only few minutes to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Underground Cistern, and the Islamic and Archaeological museums. Guests can enjoy breakfast served on the top-floor terrace with a fabulous view of the Blue Mosque and the Marmara Sea. Guest rooms are spacious and clean. The staff members are attentive and eager to help.
Everything was excellent apart from a major misunderstanding. I booked a room with double bed and the booking confirmation I have show the same.
The booking confirmation received by the hotel from the website was for twin bed.
There was nothing much i could do as the hotel did not had any other double rooms available. The hotel staff was very friendly and they quickly joined the beds together.
This was a miscommunication on part of the hoteltravel.
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Location:Sultanahmetfromper nightThe Allstar Bern Hotel is set in an ideal location for visitors as it is very easy to visit most ...3.
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The history of Istanbul dates back to 3000 BC, when the first inhabitants settled in the city. This community lived a very basic and peaceful life for thousands of years. In the 7th century BC, King Byzas led his Greek army to the city, occupied it and renamed it Byzantium. 
The palace was originally built as a summer house, but soon became home to all state administration of the Ottoman Empire and about 3,000 residents. It was abandoned by the Sultans in 1855, but much of the treasures such as silk robes, Chinese ceramics, manuscripts and jewels remained and can still be seen today. The harem, which once housed over 300 concubines, is now open to the public, although it requires a separate ticket than that of the main palace. 
This is often referred to as the Sunken Palace, as it is the largest of over a hundred ancient cisterns lying beneath the city. It is an underground chamber, of similar size to a cathedral, and capable of holding up to 80,000 cubic metres of water. The cistern was used as a location for the James Bond film, ‘From Russia with Love’ in 1963. It is open every day from 09:00 until 17:00. 
There are two airports in the city, both dealing with international and domestic flights. The newer airport was built to handle the ever increasing number of visitors. Facilities at both airports are very good, as are the transportation options available from the terminals. 
Overall, Istanbul is a very safe city, but as with all large cities, it is advisable to always be on your guard, as petty criminals do target unsuspecting tourists. The most common threats to personal safety in the city are mainly associated with money. Bag snatching does occur, especially in busy tourist areas, so always keep a tight hold of your belongings. 
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