Turkey Hotels Accommodate Tourists For The Grand Prix
Every year the city of Istanbul becomes livelier than ever as thousands of spectators flock to the exotic city for the Turkish Grand Prix. The Turkish Grand Prix is normally held in late May at the Istanbul Park Circuit, as a part of the Formula One racing season.
The city is jam-packed with historical and cultural attractions and offers racing fans several days of non-stop action located in the heart of it all. There is accommodation for a variety of price levels, with the numerous hotels in Turkey, which have special rates and packages aimed at race aficionados. For a smooth trip, look at the range of Turkey hotels, which have a plethora of modern amenities and services. Keep updated about nearby attractions and events so you can explore many popular Istanbul attractions during your stay, with advice from their friendly staff.
The races take place in the Istanbul Park Circuit, a 5.378 kilometre track built by German civil engineer Hermann Tilke, the mastermind behind tracks in Sepang, Shanghai and Bahrain. Following the natural contours of the land, the anti-clockwise circuit path leads to exciting on-track racing exploits.
The circuit also includes state-of-the-art spectator facilities, making it a comfortable place to watch a weekend of racing. There’s room for 130,000 fans and 25,000 of these can sit down in the main grandstand. Istanbul Park Circuit is easily accessible by automobile or public transportation as it is located about 50 kilometres outside of central Istanbul. Many Turkey hotels and other locations are involved with the city transporting fans to the tracks on race days, through the several buses on offer. Check with your hotel to see whether they offer any special packages that include transportation to the races in your room rate.
The Istanbul Park Circuit is located on the Asian side of the city, just east of the Bosphorus Strait. There are places to visit nearby, such as the attractive 19th century palace nestled under the Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace and Maiden’s Tower, a small tower built on an islet within the Bosphorus waters.
To enjoy some sightseeing during their trip to the races, many holidaymakers choose to stay in hotels in Turkey that are located within the central part of Istanbul. The central tourist district of the city is generally safe and within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and other attractions.