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robes and comfortable beds. There's no roof terrace, but the extraordinary breakfast room-
cum-Byzantine archeological site compensates, as does free afternoon tea in the foyer.
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superior €139-259; ; Sultanahmet)
This four-star hotel is in a wonderfully quiet loc-
ation just outside the Topkapı Palace walls. Its large and comfortable rooms have plenty
of amenities and are decorated with Ottoman-style objets d'art - opt for one with an Aya
Sofya view or one in the rear annexe. No roof terrace, but the excellent Matbah (
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AYASOFYA KONAKLARI $$$
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€280-500; ; Sultanahmet)
If you're keen to play out Ottoman fantasies, come
here. A row of wooden houses occupying an entire cobbled street abutting Topkapı
Palace, Ayasofya Konakları is about as authentic as the Ottoman boutique hotel comes
and it's picturesque to boot. The 63 rooms are charmingly decorated and breakfast is
served in a glass conservatory complete with chandeliers.
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deluxe €95-150; )
The Uyan's elegant decor nods towards the Ottoman style, but
never goes over the top - everyone will feel comfortable here. The breakfast spread is
generous. Rooms are comfortable and attractive, with a good range of amenities.
HOTEL NOMADE $$
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style and budget pricing don't often go together, but the Nomade bucks the trend. Just a
few steps off busy Divan Yolu, it offers simple rooms that some guests find too small -
book a superior version if possible. Everyone loves the roof- terrace bar (smack-bang in
front of Aya Sofya), and the hip foyer.
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