Naz Wooden House Inn

Location

Akbiyik Degirmeni Sok No 7
Istanbul, TR
34400

Description: Naz Wooden House Inn

The Naz Wooden House Inn is a small, charming hotel located near the Sultanahmet Mosque and the St.Sophia Museum. It is situated in the residential part of Sultanahmet in the Ahyrkapy district. The Ahyrkapy district is also known as the residence of Turkish gypsies that makes it more colorfull and rich as a survivor of a glorious cultural heritage. It is a 130 year-old unique house that has been recently restored. An important detail distinguishing Naz from other wooden houses is that it also contains the remains of an older building made of stone, which dates back to the 8th century and is a secondary building of the Byzantine Palace. The remnants of the historic building are preserved in the interior walls of Naz, as are some of the original Byzantine arches and columns. Although some part of the building was unfortunately destroyed, with the consent of the Commission for Ancient Monuments, it was rebuilt with its exterior as an exact replica of the original home. Today, it serves as a model for traditional and gracious accommodation. It is a non-smoking hotel and has seven cave-like rooms with bathroom and shower, and other modern facilities such as air conditioning, central heating, cable TV, mini bar, and hair-dryer. The interior of the rooms reflects the exotic beauty of Byzantine and classic Ottoman Empire decoration. All the rooms are decorated with rustic wooden furniture and Turkish handcrafts, which are the samples of neo-classic Ottoman art. The terrace of Naz has a tremendous view of the Sea of Marmara and the Princes Islands on one side and a spectacular view of the Blue Mosque.