The Empire Palace Best Western Hotel started life as a 17th century old Ottoman house, set within a short stroll of the many major attractions of Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey. The Empire Palace Best Western Hotel has 35 well-appointed rooms suitable for leisure and business visitors, complemented by a rooftop restaurant, lobby bar and garden bistro. With its limited number of rooms, yet 24 hour reception, Concierge and room services, you can expect great hospitality and attentive consideration to your requirements. Book into the Empire Palace Best Western Hotel for a terrific location from which to experience the history and culture of Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey. Getting to the hotel: 18km from Istanbul Ataturk International Airport. Local tips: Sirkeci International Train Station 500m. Within a 5 minute walk: Old City; Blue Mosque; Hagia Sophia; Topkapi Palace; and Underground Cistern.   FACILITIES:Dining: Breakfast buffet room and restaurant located on top floor overlooking the Bosphorus; Lobby bar and Garden Bistro. Activities: Turkish bath and sauna (charge) with a range of massage treatments available. Additional: 24 hour Reception services, housekeeping, 24 hour Concierge, 24 hour room service, fax/copy/internet services, 24 hour security, laundry service, valet service, meeting room with A/V equipment for up to 50 people, facilities for disabled guests, reception safe boxes.