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Great Fortune Hotel & Spa

Babi Ali Caddesi Basmuhasip Sokak No:11/13 Sultanahmet
Rated 8.4 in 4044 reviews

Great Fortune Hotel & Spa is situated in the historic Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, Turkey, offering visitors a comfortable stay amidst the city's rich cultural heritage. Its location makes it an ideal choice for travelers wanting to explore some of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks, as the hotel is within walking distance of iconic sites such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace.

With an emphasis on providing both relaxation and convenience, Great Fortune Hotel & Spa blends modern amenities with traditional Turkish hospitality. Guests can unwind at the on-site spa, which offers a range of treatments designed to rejuvenate both body and mind. The hotel's wellness facilities include a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a fitness center, providing a comprehensive suite of options for rest and self-care.

The rooms at Great Fortune Hotel & Spa are designed with comfort in mind, featuring contemporary decor and thoughtful amenities that cater to the needs of both leisure and business travelers. Each room is equipped with modern conveniences, including air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, and flat-screen televisions.

Dining at the hotel is a pleasant experience with a breakfast buffet that offers a variety of local and international dishes, allowing guests to start their day with a nutritious meal. The hotel staff are noted for their friendly and attentive service, always ready to assist visitors with tips and arrangements to enhance their stay in Istanbul. Overall, Great Fortune Hotel & Spa provides a welcoming experience for those seeking a blend of luxury and practicality during their visit to this vibrant city.

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Climate and Weather

January
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February
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Michelin Restaurants in Istanbul and near Great Fortune Hotel & Spa

Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom)
Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom)
Mosque, museum, and former church in Istanbul, Turkey
420m / 460yd
Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom)
Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom)
Mosque, museum, and former church in Istanbul, Turkey
400m / 440yd
Topkapı Palace
Topkapı Palace
Palace museum in Istanbul, Turkey
0.8km / 0.5mi
Topkapı Palace
Topkapı Palace
Palace museum in Istanbul, Turkey
0.7km / 0.45mi
The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque
Historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey, also known as Blue Mosque
490m / 0.3mi
Sultan Ahmet Square
Sultan Ahmet Square
Historic square in Istanbul
280m / 310yd
The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque
Historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey, also known as Blue Mosque
400m / 440yd
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque
Historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey, also known as Blue Mosque
400m / 440yd
Basilica Cistern (Exit)
Basilica Cistern (Exit)
Cistern of Byzantine Constantinople
330m / 360yd
Galata Tower
Galata Tower
Historical tower in İstanbul
1.8km / 1.1mi
Nuruosmaniye Mosque
Nuruosmaniye Mosque
Mosque in Turkey
310m / 340yd
Molla Zeyrek Mosque
Molla Zeyrek Mosque
Religious building from the Byzantine Empire period
1.8km / 1.1mi
Süleymaniye Mosque
Süleymaniye Mosque
Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
1.1km / 0.69mi
The Şehzade Mosque
The Şehzade Mosque
Mosque in Turkey
1.5km / 0.92mi
Myrelaion (Bodrum Mosque)
Myrelaion (Bodrum Mosque)
Mosque in Turkey
1.5km / 0.96mi
Laleli Mosque
Laleli Mosque
Mosque in Turkey
1.5km / 0.9mi
Hagia Irene
Hagia Irene
Byzantine church building in Istanbul, Turkey now a hall and museum
0.5km / 0.33mi
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
Archaeology museums in Istanbul, Turkey
0.6km / 0.34mi
Bayezid II Mosque
Bayezid II Mosque
Mosque in Turkey
0.7km / 0.44mi
Little Hagia Sophia
Little Hagia Sophia
Former Greek Eastern Orthodox church in Istanbul converted to a mosque
0.7km / 0.44mi
Museum of Turkish and Islamic arts
Museum of Turkish and Islamic arts
Museum of Islamic arts
320m / 350yd
Serpent Column
Serpent Column
Victory column in Istanbul, Turkey
390m / 430yd
Valens Aqueduct
Valens Aqueduct
Roman aqueduct supplying Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey)
1.5km / 0.92mi
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar
Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey
370m / 400yd
Şeyh Süleyman Mosque
Şeyh Süleyman Mosque
Mosque in Istanbul
1.9km / 1.2mi
Tiled Kiosk
Tiled Kiosk
Art museum in Gülhane, Fatih, Istanbul
0.7km / 0.41mi
Kılıç Ali Pasha Mosque
Kılıç Ali Pasha Mosque
Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
2km / 1.2mi
Theotokos Kyriotissa (Kalenderhane)
Theotokos Kyriotissa (Kalenderhane)
Mosque in Turkey
1.2km / 0.76mi
Museum of The History of Science and Technology in Islam
Museum of The History of Science and Technology in Islam
Museum in Istanbul
0.7km / 0.41mi
Great Palace Mosaic Museum
Great Palace Mosaic Museum
Museum
0.6km / 0.37mi
Gazi Atik Ali Pasha Mosque
Gazi Atik Ali Pasha Mosque
Mosque in Turkey
280m / 310yd
Column of Constantine
Column of Constantine
Roman triumphal column in Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey)
240m / 260yd
Rüstem Pasha Mosque
Rüstem Pasha Mosque
Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
1km / 0.64mi
The Museum of Turkish Calligraphic Art
The Museum of Turkish Calligraphic Art
Museum in Istanbul, Turkey
0.9km / 0.58mi
Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque
Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque
Mosque in Turkey
480m / 0.3mi
Obelisk of Theodosius
Obelisk of Theodosius
Ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III re-erected in the Hippodrome of Constantinople (known today as At Meydanı or Sultanahmet Meydanı, in the modern city of Istanbul, Turkey) by the Roman emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century AD
370m / 410yd
Zeynep Sultan Mosque
Zeynep Sultan Mosque
Mosque
360m / 400yd
Column of the Goths
Column of the Goths
Roman triumphal column in Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey)
1.1km / 0.71mi
Sultan Ahmed III Fountain
Sultan Ahmed III Fountain
Fountain in Istanbul, Turkey
0.6km / 0.37mi
Gülhane Park
Gülhane Park
Park in Istanbul, Turkey
410m / 450yd
Burmalı Mosque
Burmalı Mosque
Mosque in Turkey
1.6km / 0.99mi
Shaykh Ebu'l Vefa Mosque
Shaykh Ebu'l Vefa Mosque
1.5km / 0.93mi
Sokollu Mehmed Pasha II Mosque
Sokollu Mehmed Pasha II Mosque
Mosque in Turkey
1.8km / 1.1mi
Ahi Çelebi Mosque
Ahi Çelebi Mosque
Congregational mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
1.2km / 0.73mi
The Jewish Museum of Turkey
The Jewish Museum of Turkey
Museum in Beyoğlu District
2km / 1.2mi

What to do in Istanbul and near Great Fortune Hotel & Spa

Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom)
Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom)
Mosque, museum, and former church in Istanbul, Turkey
420m / 460yd
Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom)
Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom)
Mosque, museum, and former church in Istanbul, Turkey
400m / 440yd
Topkapı Palace
Topkapı Palace
Palace museum in Istanbul, Turkey
0.8km / 0.5mi
Topkapı Palace
Topkapı Palace
Palace museum in Istanbul, Turkey
0.7km / 0.45mi
The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque
Historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey, also known as Blue Mosque
490m / 0.3mi
Sultan Ahmet Square
Sultan Ahmet Square
Historic square in Istanbul
280m / 310yd
The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque
Historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey, also known as Blue Mosque
400m / 440yd
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque
Historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey, also known as Blue Mosque
400m / 440yd
Basilica Cistern (Exit)
Basilica Cistern (Exit)
Cistern of Byzantine Constantinople
330m / 360yd
Galata Tower
Galata Tower
Historical tower in İstanbul
1.8km / 1.1mi
Nuruosmaniye Mosque
Nuruosmaniye Mosque
Mosque in Turkey
310m / 340yd
Molla Zeyrek Mosque
Molla Zeyrek Mosque
Religious building from the Byzantine Empire period
1.8km / 1.1mi
Süleymaniye Mosque
Süleymaniye Mosque
Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
1.1km / 0.69mi
The Şehzade Mosque
The Şehzade Mosque
Mosque in Turkey
1.5km / 0.92mi
Myrelaion (Bodrum Mosque)
Myrelaion (Bodrum Mosque)
Mosque in Turkey
1.5km / 0.96mi
Laleli Mosque
Laleli Mosque
Mosque in Turkey
1.5km / 0.9mi
Hagia Irene
Hagia Irene
Byzantine church building in Istanbul, Turkey now a hall and museum
0.5km / 0.33mi
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
Archaeology museums in Istanbul, Turkey
0.6km / 0.34mi
Bayezid II Mosque
Bayezid II Mosque
Mosque in Turkey
0.7km / 0.44mi
Little Hagia Sophia
Little Hagia Sophia
Former Greek Eastern Orthodox church in Istanbul converted to a mosque
0.7km / 0.44mi
Museum of Turkish and Islamic arts
Museum of Turkish and Islamic arts
Museum of Islamic arts
320m / 350yd
Serpent Column
Serpent Column
Victory column in Istanbul, Turkey
390m / 430yd
Valens Aqueduct
Valens Aqueduct
Roman aqueduct supplying Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey)
1.5km / 0.92mi
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar
Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey
370m / 400yd
Şeyh Süleyman Mosque
Şeyh Süleyman Mosque
Mosque in Istanbul
1.9km / 1.2mi
Tiled Kiosk
Tiled Kiosk
Art museum in Gülhane, Fatih, Istanbul
0.7km / 0.41mi
Kılıç Ali Pasha Mosque
Kılıç Ali Pasha Mosque
Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
2km / 1.2mi
Theotokos Kyriotissa (Kalenderhane)
Theotokos Kyriotissa (Kalenderhane)
Mosque in Turkey
1.2km / 0.76mi
Museum of The History of Science and Technology in Islam
Museum of The History of Science and Technology in Islam
Museum in Istanbul
0.7km / 0.41mi
Great Palace Mosaic Museum
Great Palace Mosaic Museum
Museum
0.6km / 0.37mi

About Istanbul

Istanbul, a city that spans two continents, offers a rich tapestry of experiences. One of the most significant attractions is Hagia Sophia, a magnificent architectural marvel that has served as a basilica, mosque, and now a museum. Its stunning dome and intricate mosaics provide insight into the city’s diverse history.

Another essential visit is the Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans. Here, you can explore lavish rooms, beautiful courtyards, and an extensive collection of artifacts, including the famous Spoonmaker's Diamond. The palace also offers picturesque views of the Bosphorus.

Exploring the Grand Bazaar is a must for those interested in shopping and local culture. This historic market, with thousands of shops selling everything from spices to textiles, is an excellent place to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Istanbul. Engaging with local vendors and haggling can be part of the charm.

The Blue Mosque, known for its stunning blue tiles, is another iconic site. Visitors can admire its impressive architecture and serene atmosphere, while respecting the prayer practices that take place within. Nearby, the Basilica Cistern provides a glimpse into the city’s ancient infrastructure and offers a cool respite from the bustling streets above.

For a taste of local life, a stroll along the Bosphorus Strait is enjoyable. You can take a ferry ride to witness the city from the water, passing by historic palaces and waterfront neighborhoods. The views are especially beautiful at sunset.

Culinary enthusiasts should not miss sampling traditional Turkish cuisine. Dining in a local meyhane or enjoying street food like simit and kebabs can provide a genuine taste of Istanbul's culinary heritage. Visiting Kadikoy on the Asian side of the city offers a vibrant market scene and a chance to experience a different atmosphere.

Lastly, the Chora Church stands out for its stunning mosaics and frescoes, showcasing Byzantine art at its finest. Its location, slightly off the beaten path, allows for a quieter experience compared to more tourist-heavy sites.

In essence, Istanbul presents a blend of history, culture, and modern life, making it a compelling destination for any traveler.




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