Must see hotels in Istanbul

The friendly Agora is worth considering for its comfortable bunk beds (with lockers big enough for backpacks underneath) and pleasant roof terrace. The…

This elegant hotel in a cleverly converted historic rakı (aniseed brandy) distillery is located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus and has waterside…

Turkish-German architect and artist Erdoğan Altindiş has renovated eight residential apartments in Beyoğlu and rents them out to holidaymakers. Sleeping…

We're in two minds about HHK's claim to boutique status, as levels of comfort and service don't quite justify it. However, views are impressive and there…

Tucked behind the Latife Cafe, this run-down hostel is close to Beyoğlu's entertainment strips but not too far from the sights in Sultanahmet. Dorms are…

This Marriott-owned hotel a few minutes' walk uphill from the Dolmabahçe Palace is unfortunately named for İstanbul: there is no 'w' in Turkish and taxi…

Behind its 19th-century facade, the Richmond is modern and comfortable. Rooms have been renovated in recent years and are well sized; light sleepers…