Local before arrival
A secret tip for travelers who want to have their cake and eat it too: Explore the city’s history in Sultanahmet during the day while discovering trendy bars and restaurants in Karaköy by night. The rooms are bright and furnished in unconventional industrial chic. If you’re tired of the usual continental breakfast fare served in international hotels, be sure to try the Turkish breakfast: Olives, candied fruit, hearty sausages, and cheese—and Turkish coffee of course—will help get your palate off to a good start.
