Istanbul: 9 places to stay
Turkey : Istanbul (9)
Ajia Hotel, Kanlica
A historic waterside mansion transformed into a contemporary boutique hotel offering fab rooms, a terrace restaurant and cool bar
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Ansen Suites, Pera
In the heart of the city’s old European quarter, a sophisticated apart-hotel with 10 spacious suites and an Italian restaurant and bar
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Lush Hotel, Taksim
Extravagantly quirky hotel with 44 completely individual rooms, a spa and a brasserie with live music in the heart of Beyoglu
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Sumahan on the Water, Cengelkoy
Converted Ottoman distillery on the Bosphorus with industrial-chic loft suites and a magical waterfront location
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The House Galatasaray, Cukurcuma
A restored 19th-century Ottoman mansion in the heart of historic Cukurcuma, combining old-world charm with innovative design
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The Sofa Nisantasi, Nisantasi
Chic venue in Istanbul's art and fashion district with sprawling rooms and suites, a contemporary gallery, and impeccable personal service
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Witt Istanbul Suites, Cihangir
Avant-garde lofts with all the comforts of home in Cihangir, an artists’ haven close to the throb of Taksim Square
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Hotel Ibrahim Pasha, Istanbul
A sophisticated small hotel in the heart of the Sultanahmet, with a tasteful blend of Ottoman art and a fresh contemporary style
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Istanbul Place Apartments, Galata
Live like a trendy Istanbulite in one of 5 stylish self-catering apartments (sleeping 4-7), set in hip yet historic Galata
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