Our building is located in Kabataş, considered as one of the prominent historic neighborhoods. It stretches along the coastline towards the historic peninsula.
As you exit the building, you find yourself facing the Bosporus on a small road. If you take a right turn and walk along this road, in about 30 min. you find yourself on the famous Galata Bridge over the Golden Horn. Around Tophane, you can now witness the emergence of the new cruise ship terminal with hotels and a selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. Finally, when you find yourself in Eminönü, you have now entered the historic peninsula and will be surrounded among glorifying historic landmarks of the city; the Mısır Çarşısı, the Covered Bazaar, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern the Blue Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, Çemberlitaş Hamamı and countless more.
Alternatively, if you take a left turn as you exit the building, another great 45 min. stroll along the coastline leads to the historic multicultural neighborhood of Ortaköy, which used to be a hodgepodge of civilizations. Along the way you will see the Dolmabahçe Palace, Beşiktaş district, the Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and finally Ortaköy Square.
Taksim Square, accessible with a 15 min. walk is considered as one of the main touristic hubs of the city. İstiklal Street stretching from the Taksim Square to the Galata Tower emerged as the cultural epicenter of the early Republic era and still boasts many attractions such as the historic tram, Galatasaray Hamamı, St. Anthony of Padua Church, the famous Pera Palace Hotel along with great restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, museums, art galleries and theaters.
Nişantaşı, considered as the most Europeanized neighborhood of İstanbul, is accessible with a 25 min. walk. Nişantaşı is the city’s shopping district boasting posh malls, streets lined with shops of global brands, mainstream and boutique hotels and probably the most abundant westernized culinary options.