Hitherto bereft of hotels, the quiet residential pocket of Kadırga is inching its way into the limelight, courtesy of impressive family-run operations like this one. The Saruhan offers 17 comfortable and well-equipped rooms and a lovely terrace with a sea view. It's a 20-minute walk to the sights in Sultanahmet and a shorter (but steep) walk to the Grand Bazaar.
Saruhan Hotel
Sultanahmet
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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Right in the heart of İstanbul’s historic center, this sacred Byzantine building remains an important symbol of power.
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Nearby Sultanahmet attractions
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In the residential neighbourhood of Küçük Ayasofya, this hamam dating to 1503 is now a ruin.
3. Sokullu Şehit Mehmet Paşa Mosque
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4. Marmara University Republican Museum
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