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Get to know Historical Hotels in Turkey
Throughout Turkey, many buildings that have witnessed history are now opening their doors to boarding guests. Yes, they are now hotels, but in the past they were used as soap factories, prisons or caravanserais. Some of them are important places where important figures passed through and left their stories behind. Fortunately, these buildings are well preserved and have survived until now. They seem to take us on a journey between historical times. Now let's take a look at the prominent hotels in which cities of our country.
Grand London Hotel, Istanbul
The building, which is now used as a hotel, was built as a residence in 1891. The hotel has a magnificent view of the Golden Horn, which hosted important people of art, science and diplomacy who told Europe about Istanbul of the period. The hotel, built in an eclectic style with a very ornate and flamboyant front façade and a slightly simpler side façade, is one of the indispensable locations especially for period films and TV series. Fatih Akın's films Against the Wall, On the Edge of Life and Istanbul Memory are the most important examples. Even if you don't stay, be sure to take a look around.
Pera Palace, Istanbul
This hotel holds a special place in everyone's hearts, primarily because it hosted Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. It has also opened its doors to very important names. These are; Ernest Hemingway, Agatha Christie, King Edward VII of England and Alfred Hitchcock. The hotel is almost like telling a story to your ear. From the moment you step in, it is inevitable to feel like you are traveling through time. It is both one of the most historic hotels in Istanbul and the first hotel in European standards. When you go, you can enter room 101, which has been turned into a museum, and add beautiful memories to your life.
Kursunluhan Hotel, Kastamonu
It is located 2 km from the center of Kastamonu. The 600-year-old historical Kurşunluhan is intended to be registered as the oldest hotel in Europe. Kurşunluhan, which was an inn where caravans stayed in the past, is now a hotel that fascinates those who visit it. The rooms are furnished mainly with wood to match the spirit of the building. It is one of the most enjoyable hotels you can stay in Kastamonu.
Every city in our country has special and beautiful buildings. Come to RentiCar, rent a car and start your journey to places you have never seen. There are many more places to explore.