Hotel Ibrahim Pasha

Sophisticated hotel in the city’s historic heart
Word to the wise: If size matters to you, the deluxe rooms are worth the extra money.

This smart but wallet-friendly option in the centre of Sultanahmet is conveniently close to all the sights, but away from the crowds down a quiet street.
The rooms and public spaces are an artful blend of Ottoman opulence and contemporary cool, with bedrooms decked out with ornate bed covers and traditional Turkish carpets on the polished wooden floors.

You can relax in the library, admiring the carefully chosen paintings and antiques as a log fire roars at your feet. But the hotel’s trump card is at the top of a spiral staircase. The roof terrace, covered in striking tiles, has an unbeatable front-seat view of the iconic Blue Mosque.