Description:Family owned and managed, this 3-star property offers guests a quiet location right in the heart of sultanahmet, istanbul's historic city centre. The dara hotel is housed in a traditional ottoman-style building which not only reflects the hotel's hospitality but also the area's heritage. Located just around the corner from hippodrome, this welcoming property is but a stone's throw from the blue mosque, the grand bazaar, hagia sophia and the basilica cistern. Those in search of a bargain on the hotel's doorstep, may also wish to visit the arasta bazaar which can be found at the opposite end of hippodrome. Rooms are pleasantly and comfortably furnished at the dara and, aside of offering private facilities, also feature complimentary wi-fi, satellite tv, mini bar and safe. Open buffet breakfast is served on roof terrace restaurant with great panoramic view of marmara sea and sokollu mehmet pasha mosque.