Erten Konak – A Favorite for Families in Istanbul
About the Hotel
Historic Ottoman Mansion
Erten Konak is a registered historical building from the early 20th century, located on Akbıyık Street in Sultanahmet. The mansion features 16 individually furnished rooms with central heating and cooling, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and tea/coffee sets. Rooms include fire detectors, flame-retardant bedding, and bathrooms with jacuzzi tubs or vapor massage shower cabinets using Italian Roca fixtures.
Turkish Cuisine Restaurant
Erten Konak Restaurant serves Turkish and international dishes, focusing on organic ingredients and seasonal produce. The kitchen uses light oils and fresh herbs, with meat sourced from long-term suppliers and wild-caught seafood. Meals are prepared à la carte based on chef instructions during ordering.
Cultural Collections & Gardens
The mansion houses Ottoman manuscript collections, Sultan decrees, and contemporary calligraphy art. Outdoor spaces include a tulip garden with Byzantine brick mosaics and a winter garden with floor heating that serves as a breakfast hall and café. The terrace café offers direct views of the Blue Mosque's sixth minaret.
Sultanahmet Center Location
The hotel is 45 km from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. It stands 500 meters from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar. The T-1 tram line connects from Sultanahmet stop to Eminönü and Sirkeci. Taxis are available from both Istanbul airports.
Tour Services Available
Erten Konak Tourism Agency (TURSAB A-6872 licensed) offers guided city tours covering the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Services include private tours, car rentals, transfers, and meeting organization. The agency provides Turkish culture tours to 11 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 37 tentative list locations.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor