Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold stands on a quiet street in Mollafenari, a few minutes' walk from the Column of Constantine and the covered lanes of the Grand Bazaar. The historic Çemberlitaş and Cağaloğlu hammams are both close by, as are traditional lokantas serving home-style Turkish cooking. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern are all an easy walk away, and the tram stops nearby.

The hotel has a fresh, modern look, with a small art gallery, a library for quiet afternoons and a garden terrace that feels a world away from the busy streets outside.

Rooms are bright and contemporary, with city views, seating areas, soundproofed windows and Egyptian cotton sheets. Triples, Quadruples, Family rooms and connecting rooms make it an easy choice for families.

The hotel's restaurant serves Turkish dishes, and the lounge bar is a relaxed spot for an evening drink. A generous buffet breakfast, which changes a little each day, is served every morning, and the staff are happy to make you a Turkish coffee.