Atlantis Royal Hotel  

In the heart of Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet, steps from Sultanahmet Square and a short walk to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Address: Binbirdirek Mah. Dizdariye Cesmesi Sok. No: 53 Sultanahmet.

A compact, budget-friendly hotel with 26 air-conditioned rooms that lean boutique and no-frills. Rooms feature minibars, LCD/flat-screen TVs with satellite channels (and some DVD players), desks and safes, plus private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Note: economy rooms have a French bed and some economy units have no windows.

Complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site bar and restaurant, a breakfast room and a vending machine keep things simple and handy. Tour/ticket assistance, transfer and car-rental options, air conditioning and in-room minibars make sight-seeing easy. Elevator access, slippers and room service add small comforts—wake up to Sultanahmet Square mornings and walk straight into the old city.

Dry cleaning and laundry services, luggage storage and a 24-hour reception keep logistics smooth. There’s also a safe-deposit box and assistance with transfers and excursions.

Buffet breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. The hotel also has a restaurant and a bar—perfect for an easy evening drink after a day among the monuments.