Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

BOUTIQUE HOTEL €€ the complimentary entertainment program, which includes walking tours and afternoon teas. o HOTEL AMIRA ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-516 1640; www.hotelamira.com; Mustafapaşa Sokak 43, Küçük Ayasofya; r €129-159; naiW ) A consistent performer, Amira has 32 attractive rooms with Ottoman flourishes. It’s a relaxing haven after a long day of sightseeing, complete with tea and coffee, slippers, a safe and bottled water aplenty. Adding further appeal are the attentive service, a spa, a roof terrace overlooking the Little Aya Sofya and the Sea of Marmara, and complimentary afternoon tea in served in the sunken lounge. The only difference between standard and deluxe rooms is size, with poky bathrooms in the former. HOTEL ALILASS ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-516 8860; www.hotelalilass.com; Bayram Fırını Sokak 9, Cankurtaran; s €60-90, d €70-100; naW ; j Sultanahmet) This well-priced hotel has 22 small but stylish rooms, with low-hanging lights, black-and-white photos of old İstanbul, and bathrooms featuring Ottoman tiles and glass walls. Facilities include a cafe, roof terrace and conservatorylike breakfast room in the back garden. OSMAN HAN HOTEL ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-458 7702; www.osmanhanhotel.com; Çetinkaya Sokak 1, Cankurtaran; s/d standard €160/170, deluxe €180/190; naW ; j Sultanahmet) Amenity levels at this friendly little hotel are high: rooms have comfortable beds, minibars, tea and coffee facilities, and satellite TV, while the breakfast room and terrace have sea views. The difference between standard and deluxe rooms is space, with cramped bathrooms in the former. The ground floor rooms (single/double €130/140) are right next to reception. Weekend rates are €10 higher per room. DESIGN HOTEL €€ HOTEL€€