Plan of the area-Area information: Located in Taksim - Pera, the modern city center of Istanbul only 20 minutes from the airport Hotel Istanbul Kervansaray greets you to a comfortable atmosphere. The hip & elegant night life, entertainment and shopping areas are only minutes away walking, yet the hotel is in a peaceful, quiet area which is closed to the cities' regular traffic -only hotel guests' vehicles can access-. In the Congress Valley 0.8 km away from Lutfi Kirdar Ist. Congress & Convention Center. The Old City -historical part where St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque etc. stands- of Istanbul is just 5 minutes away by car.