Amethyst Hotel  

In Laleli on Istanbul’s historic peninsula, a 4-star spa hotel steps from the Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Walk to Kumkapi’s waterfront and local bars, or hop on nearby transport to explore the city.

This Art Deco–meets-modern property mixes Turkish hospitality with sleek, elegant rooms. There are 99 guestrooms with minibars, TVs, safes and desks; many rooms offer balconies or terraces and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Expect a refined city-center vibe that’s both stylish and comfortable.

Unwind at a full-service spa offering massages, facials, body treatments and a traditional hamam, or sweat it out in the sauna and steam bath. The hotel also has an indoor pool and a hair salon, plus concierge services to book tours around the historic skyline.

Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the hotel. Facilities include a 24-hour front desk, meeting room, dry cleaning and laundry services, multilingual staff and an elevator for accessibility.

Amethyst Restaurant serves local Turkish and international cuisine in a fine-dining setting, with a bar/lounge and a lobby cafe for coffee. 24-hour room service keeps things easy for late arrival or early departures.