Istanbul hotels

[sanity girl]

Hi, can anyone recommend a good hotel in Istanbul? My parents (in their late sixties) are going for the first time in July and are looking for somewhere pleasant and welcoming - they usually favour smaller family run hotels with good breakfasts and possibly some outside space.

Thanks!

[matthew123]

Cannot remember Hotel names I have stayed in Istanbul, but I'd say go for a hotel in the "Sultanahmet" district (the old part of Istanbul) where you have most of the tourist sites and which is well stocked with Hotels.

[Cassius]

We stayed here:

http://www.emzoe.com/

I think that should suit (as long as your parents are quite fit as there is a spiral staircase and no lift). The breakfasts are absolutely wonderful, and the garden and rooftop terrace (with views of the Blue Mosque, the Haga Sofia and the sea) are brilliant.

[sanity girl]

Thanks Cassius - it looks gorgeous. I wish I was going!

[bigbadwolf]

Istanbul is truly a magical city in the evening.

[Marmora Man]

Agree - Sultanahmet is the area to stay. I found a Best Western place with rooftop bar and views of the Sea of Marmora. Easy to walk to all the key sites.

[matthew123]

That's jogged my memory, think I stayed at the Best Western Citadel, it was a 3 star and plushly furnished. If I remember correctly it had a roof top terrace for breakfast. Also had a Hotel lift which maybe useful in July.