Come discover 100 of the most romantic small hotels and places in the world.
Where east meets west; the only city to spand two continents. Capital to some of the world’s greatest empires: Byzantine, Roman, and Ottoman, it was formerly known as Constantinople.
This boutique hotel combines historical glamour with contemporary design in a 19th century building. Interriors created by design firm Autoban. Located in lively Ortakoy area with restaurants, cafes and bars nearby. Many rooms have full or partial views of the Bosphorus.
T: +90 212 327 7787. 23 rooms. US$ 275-
http://the-house-bosphorus.inistanbulhotels.com
A civilized hotel, with glorious close-up views of the Blue Mosque and Egyptian Obelisk from its rooftop terrace. Located in the old city, across from the many-domed Palace of Ibrahim Pasha, now the museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts.
T: +90 212 51580394. 19 rooms. US$ 100-
www.ibrahimpasha.com
This hotel and rooftop restaurant is located in a gentrifying neighborhood filled with trendy Turkish dress shops, hipster coffeehouses, wine bars and galleries. The landmark Galata Tower is just 300 feet from this boutique romantic hotel’s doorstep. The hotel’s rooms feature high ceilings and massive wood parquet, marble bathrooms with old blue mosaic on the floor, teak wood furniture and rain forest showers.
T: +90 212 244 24 23
www.georges.com
Violent ancient volcanoes and millions of years of wind, ash, and red river flows have left this central Anatolian plain with a unforgettable lunar landscape. Here you’ll find underground cities and hundreds of frescoed church caves and “fairy chimney” soft volcanic rock pillars dotting the landscape.
Owner Süha Ersoz, an attorney, created Cappadocia’s first rock hotel in 1990. Entering into a facade of an old stone mansion, you’ll find a a labyrinth of hidden courtyards and rooms carved into Cappadocia’s volcanic rock. Süha’s personal touches makes Esebelli feel like an upscale b&b rather than an hotel.
T: +90 384 341 3395. 8 rooms.
www.esbelli.com
With new boutique hotels, restaurants and galleries opening up here, the once-sleeply village of Alacati has evolved into one of Turkey’s most stylish destinations.
Six stone houses transformed into a chic boutique hotel with whimsical touches. Located in the heart of the village.
T: +90 232 716 66 32
www.alavya.com.tr
