Pera hostel is a beutiful Istanbul hotel. You can stay there when you visit the city and its all monuments. Istanbul is a very historical and bautiful city. You can also see a lot of historical places.
Kiz Kulesi
Another structure that forms the silhouette of Istanbul is the kız kulesi. The tower, which is one of the most romantic addresses in Istanbul, is located in Salacak offshore of Üsküdar district. There is no clear source about when the Maiden’s Tower was built, but some sources say that the construction process started in 341 BC. There are not many hotel or buildings near this place.
The Maiden’s Tower, which is the subject of many different legends, was also known by the names Damalis and Leandros in the past. Damalis was a name derived from the wife of the King of Athens, Kharis. During the Byzantine Empire, it was also known as Arcla, which means small castle. After the conquest of Istanbul, the tower on the island was demolished and a wooden tower was built in its place. The tower, which could not withstand fire due to its wooden structure, was rebuilt in 1725. Hotels like galata 2 hotel, is not very far from the kız kulesi.
Maiden’s Tower, which has been used for purposes such as tax collection from ships, defense, quarantine hospital, and radio station throughout history, is one of the first places that come to mind for romantic dinners and marriage proposals. Today, the tower is visited both as a museum and a restaurant. You can easily reach the Maiden’s Tower by taking the boats that depart from Salacak every 15 minutes. Staying at a place like Pera hostel can allow you to travel here and see its history.
Taksim Square
When Istanbul is mentioned, Taksim Square comes to mind. You can find a handful of hotels when you search online hotels near me when youre in Taksim. Taksim Square, which is one of the most lively points of the city, is in the shape of a circle and there is the Republic Monument right in the middle. One side of this monument, built in 1928, is about the War of Independence, and the other side is about Turkey after the proclamation of the Republic. While Atatürk is with his soldiers on the side of the war, on the other side İsmet İnönü and Fevzi Çakmak are standing in their civilian clothes. Hotels like Galata antique hotel is very located in Taksim.
Celebrations are also held in the square, which is lively at all hours of the day. Taksim Square gets extremely crowded, especially in the first minutes when we celebrate the arrival of the new year.
Of course, the square has changed a lot over the years. In fact, new arrangements will be made in the square in the coming years, but no matter how much it changes, Taksim always remains one of the first places that visitors come to Istanbul for hotel booking. In fact, Taksim hotels and Pera hostel are the most preferred accommodation options due to their proximity to many attractions.
Istiklal Street
The most popular and iconic place among the places to visit in Istanbul is Istiklal Street.
Istiklal Street gained its modern appearance in the 19th century. During the reign of Sultan Abdulaziz, the street, which attracted attention with its resemblance to the famous streets of Paris, was given names such as “Grande Rue de Pera”, “Grand Street” and “Cadde-i Kebir”. Istiklal Street got its name after the proclamation of the Republic in the 20th century. You can get there if you are staying with the Pera hostel.
With the cinemas, cultural activity areas, art galleries and hotels located on it, it lived its most glorious years in the 20th century. Hotel booking is very esy here. You can see the Syrian Passage, Galatasaray High School, Yapı Kredi Cultural Center, Madame Tussauds Istanbul and the old Emek Cinema while walking around Istiklal Street, which is lively every day and every hour today, like the Pera hostel.
Suleymaniye Mosque
Located in Beyazıt district, the mosque was built by the order of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, whose name it can be understood from.
Every detail of the mosque, which was built between 1551 and 1557, has been carefully thought through and calculated very well. Mimar Sinan spent weeks trying to adjust the acoustics in the best way by using empty cubes. He developed ideas for using the soot from oil lamps in ink production. Ostrich eggs were used to prevent insect and scorpion infestations in the mosque. You can see all of Istanbul when you visit, we recommend you stay at Pera hostel.
The Süleymaniye Complex, where the Süleymaniye Mosque is located, is spread over a very large area. The complex with 15 sections; It also has areas such as madrasahs, a cemetery, a hospital, a library, a Turkish bath, and a primary school. There are also the tombs of Mimar Sinan, Suleiman the Magnificent and Hürrem Sultan in the complex. You will be very close at this monument when youre staying at the Pera hostel.
Eyüp Sultan Mosque
Eyüp Sultan Mosque, one of the mosques that attract the most tourists in Istanbul, is located in Istanbul. The location of the mosque, Hz. Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, the most important person among Muhammad’s standard-bearers, is thought to be the place where he was martyred during the 7th century siege of Istanbul. Fatih Sultan Mehmet orders a mosque to be built in memory of this valuable personality 5 years after he conquered Istanbul. It is very close to the Galata Istanbul hotel.
After the construction of the mosque, the Ottoman sultans prefer this place for their sword-wielding ceremonies. Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Eyüp Sultan Tomb are considered such valuable places that thousands of local tourists come to pray every year.
There is even a belief that even the trees in the garden are sacred. Especially in the month of Ramadan, people come to the shrine to make vows and pray. The courtyard of the mosque and the fountains of kismet are also popular spots. Staying at the Pera hostel will allow you to travel here quicker.