There are little creative touches throughout the hotel, such as vintage bank teller’s machines that double as sculptural art and stand as a subtle nod to the hotel’s fiscal history.
The Bank Hotel, located in the Karakoy area of the city is an oasis of elegant calm from the hot and bustling streets of Istanbul.
Following a flight of around four hours from London, The Bank Hotel is situated in Karakoy, a few minutes from the T1 tramway which takes you directly to all the major tourist hotspots.
Skip the cities more touristy, laminated-menu eateries and visit the hotel’s rooftop fine-dining restaurant Serica with a panoramic view of old Istanbul.
Eliasson is showing Your Unexpected Encounter at Istanbul Modern until February 2025 in the newly reinvented Galataport area, which is touted as Istanbul’s hub of culture, arts and design.
