Offering a restaurant, the 5-star Hotel Akyildiz Istanbul lies in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, 2.6 km from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum and nearly a 25-minute walk from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum. The hotel also entices guests with shuttle service.

The Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque is 500 metres away, while Yenikapi Aktarma Merkezi train station is in close proximity to this Istanbul hotel. You can find the Boukoleon Palace, which is a great place to explore the area, around 10 minutes by car from the Akyildiz. The bustling Galata Bridge is 2.3 km away, and Yenikapi underground station is within easy reach of the property. The nearest bus stop is Yenikapi transit, a mere 5 minutes' walk away.

The rooms include blackout drapes and air conditioning, along with such modern comforts as cable channels and a TV.

Byzantion Bistro & Restaurant serves a good range of healthy food and lies 550 metres from Hotel Akyildiz.