Saruhan Hotel (Istanbul, Turkey)

Set in a former shoe factory and restored in Ottoman-style architecture, Saruhan is a family-run hotel that offers guests room with balconies and free Wi-Fi in the common areas. The classic hotel is a three minute walk from Little Hagia Sophia mosque. The laid-back rooms with antique wood furnishings feature mini bars, flat-screens and air conditioning, as well as safes and en suite bathrooms. Some rooms have city or sea views while family rooms add bunk beds. The hotel features a panoramic rooftop terrace, an airport shuttle for a charge and a laundry service. There's also a 24-hour front desk who can help with luggage storage and ticket service. Free coffee is available at the reception area each day, as well as a Turkish breakfast that can be enjoyed on the sun terrace. Saruhan is a three minute walk from Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque, an 11 minute walk from Sultanahmet Square and one kilometre from Grand Bazaar markets.