http://www.lastminute.com/site/find/World/Europe/Turkey/Istanbul.rssen-gbInfo on lastminute.com's Istanbul offeringshttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification The Pierre Loti Hotel is a special class hotel which is located within walking distance of many historical city sights, such as St. Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Cistern Basilica, Topkapi Palace, The Grand Bazaar and The Spice Bazaar. The rooms are well designed and they have comfortable furnishings. Its style is modern Turkish and it provides a warm atmosphere, ideal after a busy day in this vibrant city.]]> Ipek Palace Hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and within walking distance of Istanbul's highlights, including Hagia Sophia and The Blue Mosque. Many historical sites and museums are also within walking distance.]]> Hotel Agan is located at the centre of the Old City in Eminonu-Istanbul, perfect for experiencing the magnificent history of Istanbul. The Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar are amongst many of the attractions within walking distance. Consisting of 31 comfortable rooms the hotel has 45 years experience, with a family atmosphere, English speaking staff and wonderful Turkish hospitality.]]> Boutique amenities are provided in a century-old wooden house between Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. The Terrace restaurant and most rooms offer views of the Bosphorus and St. Sophia.]]> Legend Hotel is located in the heart of the old city, within walking distance of St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar, and overlooking the Blue Mosque.]]> Strategically located in the heart of old city area, Sultanahmet in istanbul, the Star Holiday Hotel is situated in front of the Blue Mosque, within walking distance from the famous Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and St Sophia. All rooms, recently renovated, are equipped with orthopedic beds for a pleasant and relaxing stay. Pick-up from Airport is available. Please, contact the hotel for the transfer costs and more details.]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> Car Hire in Istanbul Airport]]> Mehmet II, the first Sultan of the Ottoman empire, was responsible for the construction of Istanbul's incredible covered bazaar, the largest the world had ever known. This maze of crowded and winding alleys, each one the province of a particular trade, has been a trading centre for more than 500 years.]]> Buying things in Istanbul can be bewildering simply due to the excessive amount of choice. Here we describe a few of the many markets that you can find in the city.]]> The ornate, luxurious Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul was built as a summer retreat by the Ottoman Sultan during the 19th century.]]> The Blue Mosque in Istanbul was built by Sultan Ahmet I to eclipse the grandeur of the Christian church of Haghia Sophia across the way, and grand it most certainly is. During the years of its construction from 1606-1613, the Iznik tile producers were kept extremely busy creating 999 shades for 20,000 blue tiles with which to decorate its interior and nearly 300 stained glass windows were made to allow natural light to percolate through to the rug-filled floor below.]]> Istanbul's 17th-century Spice Bazaar, otherwise known as Misir Carsisi, was built to provide rent for the upkeep of the nearby mosque, the Yeni Camii. The market was often referred to as the Egyptian Bazaar due to the fact that the spices came from India and South-East Asia via Egypt.]]> This rather snazzy bar has live jazz every night. It is a part of an extremely smart five-star complex in a converted Sultan's palace, otherwise known as the Ciragin Palace Hotel. It's free to go into the club, but you must buy a drink.]]> The Cemberlitas Hammam in Istanbul was built in 1584 from a design by the legendary Turkish architect Sinan. This amazing man, born a Greek slave, was also responsible for the Suleymaniye Mosque and countless other architectural wonders across Turkey.]]> The Roxy Bar on Taksim Meydani (Taksim Square) has live bands and a raw, lively atmosphere. The bar is situated in the heart of the Taksim area, where there are a number of other bars and good kebab joints.]]> The Haghia Sophia is Istanbul's most remarkable building, which is saying something in a city with such extraordinarily fine architecture. Built in 535 AD by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, this religious site has not only withstood several natural disasters but has also changed faith twice.]]> The Cagaloglu Hammam was built in the 1500s and is the oldest functioning hammam (Turkish steam bath) in Istanbul. Inside, the arched portals are one feature of the building's fantastic architecture.]]>