Offering baggage storage and a restaurant, the 3-star Askin Hotel Istanbul lies in Sirkeci, which is the authentic shopping capital of the whole Turkey, only 400 metres from the Basilica Cistern and around 25 minutes on foot from such cultural places of interest as the bustling Galata Bridge. This Istanbul hotel features safety facilities including 24-hour security service and luggage storage.

Situated nearly 20 minutes on foot from Golden Horn, the hotel is also steps away from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum. The Askin is 300 m from Big Tours Istanbul bus stop and 450 m from the historical urban Gulhane Park. Guests might as well visit Fig Garden, which is just 1.5 km away. There is the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum about a 5-minute drive away. Askin Hotel is also situated in proximity to Sirkeci train station.

The accommodation is a few moments from Old House Restaurant restaurant with its Turkish dishes.