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Apr 07, 2009 03:16 am By: Tugrul

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EXCELLENT HOSTEL !! The place was clean and the location was perfect. The internet was very fast and cheap and we were able to stay for hours in the common area after we checked out to wait for the bus to cappadocia which was organised through the tourism desk on level 1 in the hostel. The guy at the tourism office was really helpful and arranged EXCELLENT accommodation for us in Urgup. We are coming back to this hostel when we arrive back in Istanbul!

Description of Surrounding Area

For those who have never visited Istanbul is probably the most central area to stay in. Walk out the door and down two blocks for a stroll through the Blue Mosque or the Topkapi Palace or perhaps you would prefer to walk to the Grand Bazaar and engage in a festival of shopping. You are even in within walking distance of the Bosphorus. Come and enjoy your stay in Istanbul in an economical and cordial fashion. Cordial House is also in close proximity to trams, buses, trains and airport shuttle stops. Which ever way you arrive into Istanbul, Cordial House is easy to get to. Some of the major attractions one images as part and parcel of Istanbul are within walking distance. - Blue Mosque (250 metres) - Santa Sophia (350 metres) - Topkapi Palace (650 metres) - Underground Cistern (300 metres) - Grand Bazaar (200 metres) - Orient Express Railway Station (800 metres)

Cordial House Hostel Istanbul offers an unbeatable combination of economically priced rooms and a perfect location for quality seeking budget travellers. We provide comfortable accommodation in a clean, safe and friendly atmosphere with a superb location in the heart of the old town. No need to look further for a good location, close to major historical sites such as Grand Bazaar,Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Museum. Since Cordial House opened its doors to budget travellers, it has rapidly gained a reputation as the Istanbul's No.1 economy class hotel accommodation for quality seeking budget travelers. Cordial House has a full range of facilities for its guests to enjoy at the end of a hard day of visiting the sights. A very lively and air-conditioned common area where you can meet other travellers. Information desk: From our information desk, you can find the answers to all your Turkey travel questions. From here, you can also book a variety of Istanbul and Turkey tours. Computer/ Internet: We have a computer dedicated solely to our guests for catching up on E-mails or just surfing the Web. We also have wireless Internet connection free for hotel guests. Satellite TV: News, sport and movie channels like ESPN, Fox Sports World, Eurosport, Sky News, CNN, Star Movies, National Geographic, Supersports and many more. Hot water: Cordial House has 24 hour Hot and Cold running water. Luggage room: A luggage storage room is available free for our guests use. It is permanently locked. The key is available from reception.

Description of Rooms/Suites

At the Cordial House the rooms are clean and tastefully decorated. Comfortable beds provide quiet night sleeps. Hardwood floors and private ensuite bath and showers are available as well as cable TV. Rooms are heated with central heating system. All of our rooms have a private bathroom with shower (24 hrs hot water)beside all rooms are full of light and comfortable just for your health. Breakfast is specially prepared by our staff with home made jams and delicious Turkish cheeses which are just a little part of traditional Ottoman breakfast.

Amenities

Cordial House has a full range of facilities for its guests to enjoy at the end of a hard day visiting the sights. COMMON AREA: A very lively and air-conditioned common area where you can meet other travelers. BAR: You can enjoy famous Turkish pilsener 'Efes Pilsen' as well as International spirits and local Turkish drinks. CAFE: Our cafe has a tasty variety of Turkish and Western food at affordable prices. Our cafeteria is even popular with the local university students. It is open from 7 a.m. until mid-night. INFORMATION DESK: From our information desk you can find the answers to all your turkey travel questions. From here you can also book a variety of Istanbul and Turkey tours. COMPUTER / INTERNET: We have a computer dedicated solely for our guests to use for catching up on E-Mails or just surfing the web. We have WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTION FOR FREE FOR HOTEL GUESTS. SATELITE TV: News, sport and movie channels like ESPN, Fox Sports World, Eurosport, Sky News, CNN, Star Movies, National Geographic, Supersports and many more. HOT WATER: Cordial House has 24 hour Hot and Cold running water. LUGGAGE ROOM: A luggage storage room is available free for our guests use. It is permanently locked. The key is available from reception. SAFE: Our safe is also available for our guests to store valuables. WAKE-UP SERVICE: A Wake-up service is available 24 hours a day. AIRPORT SHUTTLE: An airport shuttle can be booked to pick you up from Cordial House day and night. Breakfast that has rich menu and Ottoma style is included to the room rates and. You can enjoy traditional Turkish foods in the restaurant next to the hotel and guests also get 10% discount. Our cafeteria is also popular with local university students. It is open from 7AM till midnight. In our bar, you can enjoy famous Turkish pilsener 'Efes Pilsen', as well as, international spirits and local Turkish drinks. And our cafe has a tasty variety of Turkish and Western foods at affordable prices.

Services Offered

By Air: If your reservation is for at least 5 consecutive nights, you will be eligible for free airport transfer from Ataturk Airport to Cordial House Hotel. Transfer from Sabiha Gokcen Airport is also available at a reduced price. Other Services: Cordial House Hotel offers an in-house travel agency, where you can book daily city tours or Turkey package tours as well as bus tickets, domestic flight tickets, night shows and special dinners. The rates are quoted with special discounts, which may vary from 15% to 30%. All of the services listed above are organised by the hotel - for further details, please contact them direct using the contact information provided on your booking confirmation email.Special offer: especially for guests booking through this website, Cordial House Hotel offers late check out, free city map and free internet use. In case of booking a tour in the hotel for a city in Turkey 20% discount is given. Parking is free of charge.

Restrictions

We have smoking and non smoking rooms.No age restriction.

Other Information

We serve open buffet breakfas in the hotel saloon. The breakfast is Ottoman style and has a very rich menu. You can enjoy traditional Turkish foods in the restaurant next to the hotel.Your orders from this restaurant available for free. The hotel also serve for the travel needs of the guests and provide the tour or hotel reservations for the other destinations of Turkey, also city tours, bus tickets, flight tickets, night show organizations and special dinners. The rates are quoted with special discounts to the guests. You can send an e-mail for information in advance or ask the reception upon your arrival to the hotel.

Directions

TO GET TO CORDIAL HOTEL FROM ATATURK AIRPORT:From Ataturk Airport to Sultanahmet - In the airport terminal, follow the signs to the Metro - Havalimani?airport?station, located in a subterranean passageway between the Domestic and International terminals. Board a Metro train bound for Aksaray, but get out at the Zeytinburnu station, the 6th stop. · Exit the Metro station, turn right. You will see a sign, Sirkeci Yonune Gider or *Sirkeci This Way*, go down the steps to the Zeytinburnu-Eminonu tram and hop aboard. If you need directions, ask for Tramvay nerede - trahm-vah-yee NEH-reh-deh, but you really cannot get lost here. Because this is the western terminus of the tram line, you have a better chance of finding an empty seat than if you transfer to the tram at Aksaray. Also, Zeytinburnu - zey-TEEN boor-noo is an easier, safer and less confusing station. Ride eastbound to Sultanahmet, the 15th stop, the recorded station-stop announcement says Chemberlitash.

Discounts Offered

We have % 15 discount for card holders of IYHF.