Ideally located in the heart of the historic quarter of Sultanahmet, the boutique-style 3* Artefes hotel is no more than a few minutes` walk from Istanbul`s major sights including the Blue Mosque, Santa Sophia & Topkapi Palace. Designed as a traditional Ottoman residence, the Artefes has recently been renovated to ensure an excellent level of comfort & decor; with guestrooms featuring air-conditioning, satellite TV, complimentary Internet access, minibar & hairdryer as standard. The ambience of the hotel is predominantly Anatolian & this is reflected in the furniture, the wooden floors & Turkish h&-made kilim carpets decorating most of the hotel`s bedrooms & public areas. A buffet-style breakfast is available to all guests whereas evening meals can be enjoyed at the Artefes or at one of the many local restaurants. Guests may also be interested to know that the Artefes is apx. 10 minutes` walk from Kumkapi, the area famed for its wide selection of lively restaurants specialising in seafood & freshly caught fish.,