Legacy Ottoman Hotel airport transfer
A private, fixed-price ride from the airport to the hotel door.
Arriving at the hotel
- The hotel is in the Hobyar quarter off Hamidiye Caddesi; the side streets are very crowded during the day, so drop-off at the door is quick.
- If you are heading to the European side, the route (bridge or tunnel) is chosen according to live traffic, and crossing tolls are paid on the way.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to the hotel: the route
The hotel is in Eminönü; the main road sequence is below, and the last few hundred metres depend on the hotel entrance.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 25.4 km
- Eurasia Tunnelabout 6.1 km
- Atatürk Bulvarıabout 1.4 km
The Bosphorus is crossed via the Eurasia Tunnel. Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
Airport options
| Airport | Distance | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 41.9 km | ~50 min (peak ~75) | €39 |
| Istanbul Airport | 46.4 km | ~65 min (peak ~105) | €44 |
Which airport is better?
For Legacy Ottoman Hotel, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is the closer airport: 41.9 km and about 50 minutes, against 46.4 km and about 65 minutes from Istanbul Airport. If you can choose your flight, landing at SAW saves about 15 minutes on the road.
Distances from Legacy Ottoman Hotel
Straight-line distance from the hotel to key areas; road distance is usually a little longer.
| Area | Straight line | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sultanahmet | 1.1 km | south |
| Karaköy & Galata | 1.1 km | north |
| Taksim | 2.6 km | north |
| Üsküdar | 3.5 km | east |
| Beşiktaş | 4 km | north-east |
| Nişantaşı | 4.2 km | north |
Closest hotels: Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet (0.9 km), The Peninsula Istanbul (1 km), Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus (1.5 km).
After check-out: when to leave for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h 15 min – 4 h 30 min | 3 h 15 min – 3 h 30 min |
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 30 min – 5 h | 3 h 30 min – 4 h |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
Legacy Ottoman Hotel
Legacy Ottoman Hotel occupies a historic early 20th-century building in Eminönü. The Spice Bazaar, Sirkeci Station and the Eminönü ferry piers are a few minutes' walk away, and Sultanahmet and Topkapı Palace are an easy tram ride. It is a practical option for staying in the commercial heart of the old city with transport links on the doorstep. Upper floors look out over the Golden Horn, the Galata Tower and the Süleymaniye Mosque. Being close to Sirkeci's Marmaray station also makes it easy to reach the Asian side by rail.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Legacy Ottoman Hotel?
41.9 km, about 50 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €39 (per vehicle, one way).
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Legacy Ottoman Hotel?
46.4 km, about 65 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €44 (per vehicle, one way).
Where will the driver drop me at the hotel?
The hotel is in the Hobyar quarter off Hamidiye Caddesi; the side streets are very crowded during the day, so drop-off at the door is quick.
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