Instructions - by car from Ataturk International Airport
- Leaving the airport, turn right at the first intersection, and follow signs to Sirkeci/Sahilyolu
- You will come to a roundabout with a big fountain in the middle; turn left and follow the signs to Sirkeci
- Drive straight along the seaside road for approximately 17 kilometres ( 11 miles ); turn left at the first sign for Sultanahmet
- Go under the small iron railway bridge, then take the first left
- Continue for 400 metres and take the fifth turn on the right (at Kumkapi Police Station)
- Continue for 500 metres and Pierre Loti Hotel is on the right (opposite Eminonu Town Hall)
Transportation from Ataturk International Airport
Istanbul is easily accessible by air and is served by a number of major airlines through Istanbul Atatürk International Airport which is a 20 minute journey (18 kilometres/12 miles) from Pierre Loti Hotel. Taxis are readily available at the airport just outside arrivals. Also, the hotel offers a private return transfer service. Pierre Loti Hotel is located in the old city centre and is conveniently linked to all major highways. There are also metro and tramlines via Aksaray from the Airport to Cemberlitas tram stop, a simple one-change journey that takes approximately 35 minutes.
Airport transfer services provided by Pierre Loti Hotel
Pierre Loti Hotel arrange airport transfers between Airports and hotel for its
clients on request. For more information please follow the link
Transportation in the City
City buses and public minibus services (dolmus) serve Istanbul. The suburban train network is old but reliable and inexpensive. Istanbul's metro is under construction, though some lines are already in service; it's inexpensive, with frequent services. There is also the tram, an efficient and easy to use system that runs through the heart of the Old City with a connecting funicular service to Taksim. Istanbul has a large fleet of yellow taxis, but a cheaper way of getting around is to hire a dolmus, (shared taxi or minibus). Ferries and catamarans are a cheap and fun way of exploring different points of the city.
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