DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

DeCamondo Galata spans two historic buildings a block apart, on Bankalar Caddesi and Felek Street. Galata Tower is a couple of minutes' walk away, at the centre of a district of cobbled lanes, vintage shops, record stores and cosy wine bars. The famous Camondo Steps are around the corner, and Karaköy's cafés and the Galata Bridge to the Old City are just downhill.

The hotel is named after the Camondo family, a prominent 19th-century banking dynasty of Galata. Old photographs of the family line the walls, and Italian artisans' reliefs survive in the historic interiors.

Rooms are individually designed, blending clean lines and warm simplicity with historic detail. The Banque Building sits at the heart of the action on Bankalar Caddesi, while the House Building is a little quieter and closer to Galata Tower. Connecting rooms make it a good fit for families too.

Each building has its own rooftop restaurant. Moise Karaköy serves Turkish cuisine with views of Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace. Meanwhile, Nissim focuses on Mediterranean fish dishes and tapas, with cocktails and live jazz and acoustic music on certain nights.

In the House Building cellar, Vigneron Wine House serves wine among red-brick walls, with saxophone performances on weekends.