Saruhan Hotel

Hitherto bereft of hotels, the quiet residential pocket of Kadırga is inching its way into the limelight, courtesy of impressive family-run operations like this one. The Saruhan offers 17 comfortable and well-equipped rooms and a lovely terrace with a sea view. It's a 20-minute walk to the sights in Sultanahmet and a shorter (but steep) walk to the Grand Bazaar.