Hotel near Istanbul Expo Center (IFM): getting there and where to stay
Getting to Istanbul Expo Center in Yeşilköy (formerly CNR Expo) by car and public transport, plus tips for fair-week stays.
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Practical notes on Avcılar, trade fairs and Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) to Avcılar: how to get here
Taxi, Havaist bus, M11 metro and Marmaray options from both Istanbul airports to our hotel in Avcılar, with travel times…
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EV-friendly hotel in Istanbul: charging your electric car overnight
Driving an electric car to Istanbul? A simple plan for charging, parking and getting around the city without the stress.
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Getting around Istanbul by Metrobus from Avcılar
From the İBB Sosyal Tesisleri stop outside the hotel to Tüyap, Istanbul Expo Center, Sultanahmet and Taksim.
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Group and company stays for Istanbul trade fairs: a planning checklist
How to plan fair-week rooms for your stand team, sales staff and guests without last-minute surprises.
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Turkish bath (hamam) for first-timers: what to expect
Scrub, foam, the warm marble and the peştamal: what happens in a Turkish bath, how to prepare and what to…
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Things to do in and around Avcılar: the seafront, the lagoon and Florya
Seaside parks, Küçükçekmece Lagoon, Florya and the Istanbul Aquarium, all a walk or a short drive from the hotel.
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An Istanbul stopover: a one-day plan from the European side
One free day on a layover or business trip? Sultanahmet, the Grand Bazaar, the Bosphorus and a sunset to finish.
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How to choose a sea-view hotel room in Istanbul
Full sea view versus a sea-view option, balconies, floors and sunsets: the questions to ask before you book.
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Istanbul with kids: tips for a family-friendly stay
Family room or triple? Planning days in Istanbul with children, getting around and family-friendly spots near the hotel.
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