Room Rate
Best available room rate. Our most flexible option.
Highlights
Public holidays
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2012 |
| National Sovereignty and Children's Day | April 23, 2012 |
| Day of Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports | May 19, 2012 |
| Ramadan Eve – (half-day) | August 18, 2012 |
| Ramadan | August 19 - 21, 2012 |
| Feast of Sacrifice Eve – (half-day) | October 24, 2012 |
| Feast of Sacrifice | October 25 - 28, 2012 |
| Republic Day Eve | October 28, 2012 |
| Republic Day | October 29, 2012 |
Quick Reference
Time zone
GMT +2 hours
Eastern Europe Time
Language(s) spoken
Turkish. English is widely spoken as well.
Electrical system
Local voltage is 220-240 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through the Concierge.
Shopping hours
Daily 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Working hours
Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
More About Istanbul
Seasonal highlights
May
The International Istanbul Theatre Festival – featuring some of the year’s best Turkish plays and performances by famous companies such as Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company – is held every other May. Most of the plays are performed in the city’s various cultural centres, while a few are staged at venues such as the Rumeli Hisar fortress.
June–July
The International Istanbul Music Festival, the most prestigious event of the city’s cultural calendar, offers performances of orchestra and chamber music, dance and ballet in stunning venues, including Haghia Eirene. The festival runs through June and July.
July
In July, the two-week International Istanbul Jazz Festival, which has featured the likes of Keith Jarrett, Dizzy Gillespie and Wynton Marsalis, is one of the best music festivals in the country.
September–November
The International Istanbul Biennial presents more than 80 artists from over 40 countries.
