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laureate Orhan Pamuk's museum/piece of conceptual art is worth a visit, particularly if
you have read his novel of the same name. Displaying found objects in a 19th-century
house, it evokes what Pamuk describes as 'the melancholy of the period' in which the
novel is set.
Sultanahmet & Around
This is the heart of Old İstanbul and the city's premier sightseeing area, so the hotels here
and in the adjoining neighbourhoods (Cankurtaran, Küçük Aya Sofya, Binbirdirek, Çem-
berlitaş, Alemdar and Cağaloğlu) are supremely convenient. The main drawbacks are the
carpet touts and the lack of decent bars and restaurants.
HOTEL IBRAHIM PASHA €€
| Boutique Hotel
( 212-518 0394;
www.ibrahimpasha.com
;
Terzihane Sokak 7; r standard €99-195, deluxe €139-265;
Sultanahmet)
Exemplary designer hotel combining Ottoman style, contemporary
decor and high levels of service. All rooms are gorgeous but some are small; opt for a de-
luxe one if possible. We love the comfortable lounge and the terrace bar with its knockout
views of the Blue Mosque.
SIRKECI KONAK €€
| Hotel
( 212-528 4344;
www.sirkecikonak.com
;
Taya Hatun Sokak 5, Sirkeci; d standard €155-185, superior &
deluxe €170-270; Gülhane)
At this terrific hotel overlooking Gülhane Park,
rooms are impeccably clean, well sized and loaded with amenities. There's a restaurant,
roof terrace, indoor pool and hamam. Staff are incredibly helpful and the complimentary
entertainment program includes cooking classes, walking tours and afternoon teas.
MARMARA GUESTHOUSE €
| Pension
( 212-638 3638;
www.marmaraguesthouse.com
; Terbıyık Sokak 15, Cankurtaran; s €30-65, d €40-70, f
€60-100; Sultanahmet)
Manager Elif Aytekin and family really make guests feel
welcome, offering plenty of advice, high levels of cleanliness and comfort, and a delicious
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