The Laila Hotel  

Tucked in Sultanahmet (Fatih), steps from the old city. A 3-minute walk to Sultanahmet Square and about 7 minutes on foot to the Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque is roughly 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away and Hagia Sophia about 0.5 mi (0.7 km). Column of Constantine, Basilica Cistern and the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum sit within easy walking distance. Istanbul airports are roughly 42–49 km from the hotel.

A small, individually styled hotel with 12 rooms—each room has a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, safe and desk. Rooms offer seating areas, kettles and private bathrooms with hairdryers and complimentary toiletries; some units have city views. The property has a terrace and a 24-hour reception for a no-fuss arrival.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout. Tour/ticket assistance, a terrace with city views, 24-hour room service and an on-site restaurant. Paid airport shuttle, parking and laundry/dry-cleaning services are available. The tour desk can help book excursions and transfers.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet, fax and photocopying services and complimentary newspapers in the lobby make short work of business tasks.

On-site restaurant highlights local Turkish flavors and the hotel offers 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:30–10:30 (fee) with halal options available.