The Chora Church, a Byzantine Greek Orthodox church, is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Istanbul, with stunning frescoes and mosaics. One of the most fascinating and overlooked tourist attractions to go to while visiting Istanbul is the Church of St. Savior in Chora (also known as the Chora Church or Kariye Muzesi).
Chora Guesthouse is located in the old city centre of istanbul; Sultanahmet. We are also located close to the Marmara Sea, some of our rooms have beautiful view of the Marmara Sea, Prince's Islands and Asian shores. We are just a few minutes walking from Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, Arasta Bazaar, Mosaic Museum and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Musuem.
Our guesthouse is an old family home and in November 2010 we have fully renovated every floor, so you can expect new, clean and comfortable rooms at the best quality. Our guesthouse is a family run business and friendly english speaking staff are here 24/ 7. Reception is open 24 hours everyday, so late check in is not a problem. At our guesthouse we also have a market located below, Miran Green Market. At our market you can find everything from fresh fruit, all alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, assortment of dried nuts, turkish sweets, a wide selection of chocolates, crisps, etc. We are located on a quiet residential street so you will always get a good nights rest.