Sublime Porte Hotel  

In Sultanahmet, Istanbul's old town—steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. This boutique hotel sits minutes from Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar, making it ideal for history-savvy and family-friendly stays.

A small boutique with seven individually styled rooms, a chic lobby with an oak communal table and a fireplace. Rooms include minibars, plasma TVs, safes and desks, with partially open bathrooms, complimentary toiletries and daily housekeeping.

Relax in a garden and on a terrace scented with magnolia and jasmine, or rent a bike to roam the neighborhood—wake up to easy Sultanahmet mornings. The hotel also offers a banquet hall, concierge services and complimentary wireless internet; babysitting/childcare is available for a surcharge.

Express check-in and check-out, dry cleaning and laundry, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. A tour/transfer desk can arrange a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge.

There’s an on-site coffee shop/café and a complimentary local-cuisine breakfast served daily from 8:00–10:00—perfect for a strong Turkish çay before you hit the sights.