Araka

Elegant rooms in an upmarket hotel offering a chic restaurant with a rooftop terrace & sea views. Among trendy shops, this upscale hotel is a 2-minute walk from the restored 5th-century Galata Tower, 14 minutes' walk from the shores of the Sea of Marmara and 2 km from the shops at Grand Bazaar. Featuring hardwood floors, the elegant rooms and suites have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. All include minibars and Nespresso machines, and most have balconies offering sea or garden views. Suites add sitting areas with sofas. Room service is available 24/7. There's a polished restaurant with a bar, and a rooftop terrace offering sea views. In-room massage services and yoga classes are offered for a fee. Breakfast is available.

Ornate rooms & suites in a luxury hotel offering a sophisticated restaurant & a spa. On a tree-lined street in the city center, this elegant luxury hotel is a 5-minute walk from a tram stop and 1 km from Hagia Sophia, the former Byzantine church and mosque. It's 3 km from the opulent Topkapı Palace. Featuring artwork and handcrafted furnishings, the ornate rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and heated floors, along with tea and coffeemakers. Family rooms have 2nd bedrooms, and suites add plush living areas. Room service is available 24/7. Amenities include a patisserie, and a sophisticated restaurant with city views. There's also a spa with an indoor pool. An airport shuttle service is available, and uses high-end cars.

Laid-back rooms with retro touches in a relaxed property with breakfast & a warm lounge. Along a cobblestone street, and within walking distance of shops and restaurants, this relaxed hotel is a 7-minute walk from Tophane metro station and 3 km from the Grand Bazaar. Hagia Sophia is 4 km away. Featuring bright accents and retro touches, the warm, laid-back studios and suites have Wi-Fi, smart TVs, kitchenettes, heated cork floors and rainfall showers. Some add balconies or terraces. Breakfast is available. There’s also a casual lounge.

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