Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

BOUTIQUE HOTEL € HOTEL NOMADE ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-513 8173; www.hotelnomade.com; Ticarethane Sokak 15, Alemdar; s/d/tr €40/45/70; pnaW ; j Sultanahmet) Designer style and budget pricing don’t often go together, but Nomade bucks the trend. A few steps off busy Divan Yolu, it offers simple rooms that some guests find too small – request the largest possible. Everyone loves the roof-terrace bar though (bang in front of Aya Sofya). CHEERS LIGHTHOUSE ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-458 2324; www.cheerslighthouse.com; Çayıroğlu Sokak 18, Küçük Ayasofya; dm/s/d/tr €20/45/70/90; pnaW ; j Sultanahmet) Part of a cheerfully named accommodation group, Cheers Lighthouse is in a quiet neighbourhood. Reached via steep stairs, rooms have sea views and options include a loft-style suite with terrace and sauna. Bar-restaurant Cheers Soul Kitchen ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; mezes ₺ 15, mains ₺ 35; h 11am-10pm; W ) is an appealing spot to watch the world go by, or to gaze at the Bosphorus from the rear terrace. ZEYNEP SULTAN HOTEL ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-514 5001; www.zeynepsultanhotel.com; Zeynep Sultan Camii Sokak 25, Alemdar; s/d/tr €50/60/75; pnaW ; j Sultanahmet or Gülhane) There aren’t many hotels in the world that can boast a Byzantine chapel in the basement, but the Zeynep Sultan can. Its 22 renovated rooms have a modern, white look and include fridges, tea and coffee facilities, and attractive marble finish in the bathrooms. Breakfast is served on the rear terrace with Aya Sofya views. BIG APPLE HOSTEL ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-517 7931; www.hostelbigapple.com; Bayram Fırını Sokak 12, Cankurtaran; dm €15-45, r €30-75; naiW ; j Sultanahmet) HOSTEL€ HOTEL€ HOSTEL€