Как будто в сказке побывали It's like being in a fairy tale

My husband and I decided to celebrate our thirtieth wedding anniversary abroad. Since we love historical places, the choice fell on Istanbul. We stayed at the Antik 4 **** hotel, Laleli district. The hotel is just wonderful. We were seated immediately within 10 minutes. Polite staff. The room was clean and pleasantly surprised, the room was exactly as in the promotional booklet. The room has a safe (free of charge), TV (Russian channels - 2), hair dryer, telephone, air conditioning. Bed linen and towels were changed every day. We left $1 on the table in gratitude. The hotel has a bar and a restaurant. There is an elevator. The breakfast was very tasty and plentiful. The buffet included: cheeses and cheeses of 6-7 types, sausages and sausages, scrambled eggs, boiled eggs, jams, yogurts, nuts, dried fruits (dried apricots, raisins, dates), fresh fruits (watermelon, apples, peaches, etc. ). etc. ), fresh pastries, tea, coffee, delicious vanilla and chocolate mousses. The only downside is the bad internet. Very low speed. But it was a trifle against the backdrop of positive emotions.
The hotel is located opposite Istanbul University. Although it is a shopping area, it is very quiet. Tram stop nearby. If you walk along the tram tracks 50 meters, then the Grand Bazaar will be on the left. If you walk another 150-200 meters, you will get to Sultanahmed Square. There are many fountains in the park. Opposite the central fountain, on one side, is the Blue Mosque, and on the other, Hai Sophia. Across the road from Hai Sophia is the nondescript entrance to Yerebatan. The entrance is nondescript, and the impressions are dizzying. In Yerebatan, you can take a photo for memory in national Turkish costumes. Which is what we did. We will continue our way further along the tram tracks. Because Since we came to get acquainted with the city, most of the walks were on foot. So, we went to the Eminonu pier. Here, many people have been calling for cruises on the Bosphorus on a private boat. It is also worth looking at the city from the height of the Galata Tower, walking along Istiklal Street, visiting the Dolmabahce and Topkapi complexes. We were very pleased with this trip. It was like being in a fairy tale. And we advise everyone to go to Istanbul and settle in the Antik Hotel. You will not regret.