This city perfectly combines the abundant offer of services of the big metropolis and the exoticism of a city bridging two continents. The old Byzantium and Constantinople share space with modern Istanbul. The complex history, having been a capital for both the Christian and Muslim empires, is reflected in the spectacular monuments such as the Hagia Sofia once a church, then a mosque, and now a museum, or the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmet Camii.
The city is divided in two by the Bosphorus Straight which connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. All of the small boutique hotels we feature can be found on both sides, not far from each other, yet some located in Europe and others in Asia.
From these boutique hotels we can enjoy excellent views of the Bosphorus and watch the constant comings and goings of the enormous barges. The famous Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi) is the epitome of the fascinating chaos of the city: more than three thousand stores of all kinds of products are grouped together here to form an intricate labyrinth of alleys and passageways.
The captivating fish and seafood restaurants of the vivid Kumkapi neighborhood, the grand Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent, the fragrant Spice Market, the spectacular views from the Galata Tower or the Eyup Mosque, are some of the many compelling attractions of Istanbul.
A'jia Hotel is located just between Asia and Europe, on the shores of the Bosphorus in Kanlica. It is an incredible hideout where the mysteries of Istanbul, a magnificent history, and modern luxury co...
The Bosphorus Palace Hotel is a beautiful example of Neo-Ottoman architecture. It was first used by the Grand Vizier of the period, and was later, in 1890, reconstructed by architect A. Valluary. <...
In the 19th Century, the Sumahan was the industrial complex that distilled the high proof basis for raki, the Ottoman's favourite tipple. Today it is a beautiful hotel on the water - the Bosphorus Str...
This hotel is an excellent example of a 19th Century Ottoman stone house. In fact, the hotel's charming owner was born in this very house, so maybe that is why such meticulous care was taken to ensure...
The Hotel Sirkeci Konak is located in the historic heart of Istanbul, within easy reach of the Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.
The rebuilt mansion of an Ottoman grandee, set on the edge of a small park that separates the Hagia Sophia from the Blue Mosque. The original wooden house was in terminal dereliction when it was acqui...