Merit Halki Palace Hotel Description

Halki (Heybeli) Palace, one of the oldest and finest hotels in vicinity of the Princess Islands, is thought to have been built between 1852-1862. It has always been regarded as unique for it's period. Located on Refah Sehitleri Street (Ismet Inonu Street), the hotel is situated on the once called Meryemana Path. Halki Palace was constructed with great vigour by one of the most significant commercial schools of the 19th century Elen Commercial School educated 250 students coming from Marsilya, Alexandria,

The Balkans, Trabzons, Kapadokia, Istanbul and other parts of the Empire. The hotel was built in order to serve the parents coming to visit their children attending the school. Since the hotel's foundation, Halki Palace has fallen under the care of different people. By 1937, Halki Palace was run by one caretaker who eventually hired the hotel out as single rooms. Consequently, the hotel being in bad shape, was in serious need of repair.

Lobby lounge, Patisserie, Swimming pool, Tenis, Billard and table Tenis. Merit Halki Palace has access to the Island's forest which offers facilities for recreation such as riding, cycling, and jogging. Indoor and Outdoor Restaurants, Babıali Bar, Snack bar, Lobby bar, Cafeteria, 2 Sitting lounges and TV room. Panaroma Room, Club Room, Perlit Room, Zakkum Room, Koko Room and Poolside with all technical equipment for your congress, meeting and banquet capacities from 10 to 550 pax. Merit Halki Palace has 36 bedrooms, 9 suites with jacuzzi, Direct Dial Telephone, Satellite TV, Music channels, Mini-bar, Hair dryer, Laundry.