There are many ways to get to Gulhane Park Hotel, some are cheaper but maybe less comfortable. Do not hesitate to contact us before your arrival in Istanbul, we will be glad to arrange your transfer from the airport.
From the Ataturk AirportBy Taxi ; You will find plenty of taxis at the exit of the airport. The time it takes strongly depends on the traffic. The fare costs approximately 120 TL. By Shuttle; There are frequent and comfortable shuttles run by Havaş between the airport and Taksim. The shuttle stop will be indicated inside the airport. The fare costs 10 TL. You can then take a taxi to the hotel or see below for public transportation. By Public Transportation ; For those who prefer to mingle among locals, take the metro at the airport going to Aksaray. Change at Zeytinburnu for the tramway going to Kabataş or Eminönü. Leave at the station Sirkeci. This journey will cost you between 3 to 5 euros. Mind that during the rush hours, the tramway may get very crowded and although it has air conditioning, it might get very hot in Summer.
While you are in city By tramway ;Concerning public transportation, the tramway comes closest to Hotel, either leave at Sirkeci Station or Gülhane Station. Once arrived at the station Sirkeci, leave the sea to your back and follow the road with the tramway tracks (Muradiye Caddesi) for about 120 meters until you arrive at a crossing. Take the first road left to the road with the tramway line (Nöbethane Caddesi), Gulhanepark Hotel is at the end of the street. Once arrived at Gülhane station, follow the street down until it diverges in two. Take the road on the right, without the tramway tracks (Taya Hatun Cadd.), then take the first road on the left (Darüssade Sokak) and walk until you find Gulhanepark Hotel at the corner, on the right side. By boat, bus or dolmuş (shared taxi) ; When moving with something else than the tramway, the easiest way to reach Gulhanepark Hotel is to leave at Eminönü. Once arrived at Eminönü, follow the tramway line on the right when facing the sea until you arrive at Sirkeci station. Then, follow the instruction as stated above as if you had arrived by tramway.
For more detailed information about transport, fares, and how to get your train tickets, do not hesitate to contact us;
info@hotelgulhanepark.com
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