"The Boutique Palace of the Old City." Reconstructed as a 19th Century Ottoman Mansion, the Best Western (Historical) Acropol Hotel Istanbul is a boutique hotel located in the center of Istanbul just a short walk from Sultanahmet Square, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern. You can overlook the Sea of Marmara and see the Blue Mosque from the terrace cafe and most of the rooms. This deluxe hotel is 14 kilometers from the Istanbul Ataturk Airport. At the lobby, you will be impressed by the hand made ceiling ornamentations and the ceiling paintings made by professionals. These paintings relate to the concept of the ceiling ornamentation of Ottoman Architecture which had a vital significance in the tradition of architecture of the sixth century lasting Ottoman Empire. The Best Western (Historical) Acropol Hotel Istanbul was renovated in March 2004. The exterior appearance of the hotel is another unique example of the Ottoman Architecture. The Byzas Café-Patisserie offers a selection of coffee, salads and pastries. The Marmara roof restaurant will submit you another color of Istanbul while the evening falls onto this enigmatic city with overwhelming scenes of the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and Bosphorus. All rooms have High-speed Internet connection (free of charge) with private bathroom, hairdryer, direct dial telephone system, satellite television, music, mini-bar, air-conditioning and 24-hour room service. The hotel staff will enhance your stay with their impeccable service.