The building was the first petrol-station of Sultanahmet (old city) area in 1950's. The petrol station was renovated as a special class hotel and tastefully decorated.Inspite of The small grocer shop seen on the photograph is now a travel agency & a change office. The small street next to the building remains the same but closed to the traffic. At the end of the street you will see one of the wellknown Turkish Hamams.