Some excerpts from the website of Barin that might be useful
Beautifully decorated with each
room having
direct dial telephone,
private bathrooms, music,
TV satellite system,
airconditioning,
central heating,
minibar.
24 hours room service is available.
Double Room with Twin Bed. With
24 hours hot water and excellent decoration.
Bathrooms are available with
bathtub and
hairdryer for your comfort...
Double Room with French Bed
Being located in old city
center, HOTEL BARIN gives you advantages of being close to museums, monuments and famous Covered Bazaar without having so much to walk. It's 16 km from the
airport. Click on the map to enlarge. Distances to the Important Landmarks. Covered Bazaar (Kapali Carsi). Chora Church (Kariye Museum). Spice Bazaar (Egyption Baazar). The Archeology Museum. Tuyap Beylikduzu
Convention Center. Tuyap Tepebasi
Convention Center. Hilton
Convention Center. Lutfi Kirdar
Convention Center. Please click images to see them larger. This is the largest covered market in Istanbul, In addition to its historical importance; it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs. The former imperial residence from where the great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and very famous treasury of the Royal Family. Cathedral and the best-known Christian Church In Istanbul.One of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.It has been to be the 8 wonder of the world by many historians. One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17 century architecture and is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets. Located opposite of Hagia Sophia, it is the last cistern constructed by Byzantine Emperor Justinianus the first in the 6th century.The cistern having dimensions 70x140m.and with a depth of 8 m.covers 28x12 that is 336 columns totally,each of them having a Corinth style capital. The mosque of Sultan Suleyman The Magnificent, was built in the 16 th century by 'Sinan' the famous architect of all times. This is thought to have been built by the Emperor Anastasius I ( 491-518 A.D ), although there is probably stronger evidence to suggest that it may have been the work of the Gnoese to defend them against repeated Byzantine attacks. The Byzantine side of the city was over the Golden Horn in old Istanbul, between the Horn and The Marmara sea. The monastery church was built outside of the city walls during the 4th century by Constantine It remained within the walls later built by Theodosisus II ( 408-450 A.D ). The bay with 7 kms. length, has been a natural harbour of the city. It is as wide as 800 meters in places, with an average depth of 35 meters. The rivers of Alibeykoy and Kagithane adjourns into the Goldenhorn. This is the second covered bazaar in Istanbul. The present structure was built by Harice Turhan Sultan, dowager sultan and mother of Mehmet IV or a part of the foundation of Yeni Mosque. According to the documents,the building was begun by the architect Kasim Aga. The Present structure was restored in 1943.The Bazaar has 6 gates and 86
shops. The district of Dolmabahce is situated on the European shores of the Bosphorus between Besiktas and Kabatas on the Marmara Sea. Pavilions and royal lodges were built along the shore from the 15th century onwards, as the sources inform us. In time the bay was silted up and the process of infill began in the reign of Ahmet I ( 1603-1617 ). The one of the most important archaeological museums in the world. Its collections posses number of unique objects from various past civilisations. There are 50.000 similar items in the collection of the museum. There are twenty large halls on the groundfloor and 16 on the first floor. The lower galleries displays examples of Greek and Byzantine architecture and sculpture. The most famous
rooms in the museum are Salon VIII and salon IX. Two Obelisks facing one to another are still to be seen in Sultanahmet square. Hieroglyphics was brought to Istanbul from Egypt by the Emporer Theodosius, and set up its present position in the Hippodrome. It was given the name column of Theodosius, and it is 18.45 m in height, (24.87m. including the base). It is constructed of Syenite prophry, weighting 200 tons, which is supported on a marble polinth, measuring 2.75x2.20m. The construction was begun by Constantine I and completed 378 A.D during the reign of the Emperor Valens. It links the third and fourth hills and brought water from Alibeykoy to the Nympheum. Current Weather In Istanbul. Average temperatures (in Celsius)
Just Married! 10% Discount and 35 cl. free wine for honeymoon couples. Stay 2 nights and over get free
Airport Transfer! Open-
Buffet Dinner is 6; Free Open-
Buffet Dinner! One Night Free open-
buffet dinner for accomodations more than 5 nights! Free Two Way
Airport Transfer Free two way
airport transportation for accomodations more than 5 nights
Summer Season 1 2008-03-16 2008-10-31. Winter Season 2008-11-01 2008-12-24. Christmas Season 2008-12-25 2009-01-04. Open
buffet breakfast, taxes services are included in all above rates. Open
Buffet Dinner 6 € FREE one way
airport transportation min 2 nights stay. Major credit cards are accepted
In the first part of our hotel you will face the Turkish hospitality and feel that pleasure of having the best service. With the extraordinary decoration and friendly atmosphere you will have the comfort of our lobby. Being located in old city
center, HOTEL BARIN gives you the advantages of being close to museums, monuments and the famous Covered Bazaar without having so much to walk. It's 16 km from the
airport. Sehzadebasi Fevziye Cd. No:7 34470 Istanbul - Turkey
Tel: (+90 212) 513 91 00 - 513 13 33
Fax: (+90 212) 526 44 40
You will have the most of our worldwide famous
cuisine in our
restaurant. We will be honoured to offer you different tastes with our friendly atmosphere. Capacity : 40 to 50 pax.
Amenities

Guest rooms have air conditioning

Luggage storage

Breakfast may be served in the room

Rent-a-car service

Central situation

Clothes dry cleaning

Conference and meeting room

Credit cards accepted

Currency exchange service

Dinner may be served in the room

Lift

Disabled guests are welcome

Facsimile services

Hairdryer

Heating

Ironing facilities

Laundry services/washing machine

Licensed bar

Fully stocked mini bar

Smoke-free guest rooms

Around-the-clock recetpion

Parking lot

Clock/radio

Fridge

Restaurant

Around-the-clock room service

Safe deposit box

Private/Ensuite bathroom

Tea and coffee making facilities

Phones in rooms

TV sets in rooms