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winter) is also worth a visit, with exhibits covering local lifestyle, famous residents, food
etc. It's hard to locate, so it's best to take a fayton ( 20).
Bicycles are available for rent in several of the town's shops ( 5 per hour, 15 per day),
and shops on the market street can provide picnic supplies. The fayton stand is to the left
of the clock tower. Hire one for a long tour of the town, hills and shore (one hour, 50) or
a shorter tour of the town ( 40). It costs 20 to be taken to Luna Park.
SLEEPING ON THE PRINCES' ISLANDS
You'll need to book ahead if you want to stay overnight in summer. Both of the recommendations
below are open year-round.
» Merit Halki Palace ( 216- 351 0025; www.halkipalacehotel.com ; Refah Şehitleri Cad-
desi 94; s €80-180, d €125-320; ) This old-fashioned place commands wonderful water
views and has comfortable though chintzy rooms equipped with ceiling fans. There's a large pool
and two terraces where meals can be enjoyed.
» Gala Hotel ( 216-382 2223; www.galahotelbuyukada.com ; Çankaya Caddesi 3,
Büyükada; d €95-130; ) There are 11 rooms in this recently restored timber mansion; de-
luxe and superior rooms are preferable to the standard option, which is cramped.
PRINCES' ISLANDS
SIGHTS
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