The smoke-free Ekol Hotel Istanbul is about 5 minutes' walk from Haci Bayram Kaftani Cami and features air-conditioned rooms overlooking the city. Nestled in Laleli, which is known by some as Istanbul's Russia Town, the 2-star hotel is situated within a few blocks of the indoor Historia Shopping Mall, which is good for shopping lovers.
The hotel is notable for its prime location, around 400 metres from the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque and merely 0.6 km from Yenikapi train station. Located within 5 minutes' walk of Aksaray underground station, the Ekol Istanbul is within reach of the Roman Valens Aqueduct. The property is also 2.5 km from the fortress-like Arap Mosque and IETT Aksaray Peron Duragi bus station is a mere 300 metres away.
The air-conditioned rooms have a balcony equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as climate control and soundproof walls. Also, there is a private safe, a mini fridge bar provided. Some bathrooms have a separate toilet and a sink, along with dressing gowns.
While staying at Ekol Hotel, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Bursa Iskender Kebapcisi, located approximately a 5-minute walk away, or Gazze Felafili at a 5-minute walking distance.