


A simple and welcoming hotel for a comfortable stay in the old town at an interesting price.
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A simple and welcoming hotel for a comfortable stay in the old town at an interesting price.
The Hotel Barin is located in the old town in the area of Laleli, near the University. The historical sites of Sultanahmet are 10 minutes away by tram. Allow 20 minutes for the transfer to the airport (9 miles).
The rooms are simple and, like the communal areas, they are decorated in old-fashioned style (chequered carpet and fake silk over the bedspread!). They have direct telephone with international line, and satellite television and a mini-bar. The bathrooms have bathtubs, toilet and hair-dryers. Although there is double-glazing that reduces the street noise, choose the rooms overlooking the courtyard, on the top floor.
Built in 1982 and renovated in 1999-2000, the Barin is a modern building with 65 rooms set within 5 floors, with elevator. The small reception and lobby are not very attractive, with 70s furnishings and decor. From the lobby, a stairway leads up to the first floor and the restaurant, at the end of which there is a small bar (four bar stools only!).
You can have your breakfast and dinner served as a buffet in the first floor restaurant open from 7 am to 10 am and 7 pm to 10 pm. The choice of the dishes is relatively limited (only Turkish cuisine). It is also possible to have lunch in the hotel (on request). You will only be offered one menu. The room-service offers a snack menu 24 hours a day.
All the hotel's decor (lobby and rooms) was changed in 2001. And the Barin added a second café-bar at the end of the lobby.
beauty salon, spa, Turkish bath
L'hotel es bien situé mais sans trop de charme. le personnel n'était pas très accueillant non plus et le petit déjeuner pas bon.
la localisation de l'hôtel, prés du grand bazar
petit déjeuner pas de charme
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