RIVA HOTEL

Surrounded by restaurants on a street paved with bricks, this casual hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Haksim subway station, 5 km from the bustling Grand Bazaar and 6 km from the landmark Hagia Sophia museum.

Laid-back, warmly decorated rooms with sleek marble bathrooms offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Upgraded rooms feature sea or city views, and some have sitting areas. Room service is available 24 hours.

There’s a breakfast buffet in a polished yet informal dining room, plus a warm restaurant/bar. Other amenities include a conference room and a relaxed lobby with co-working spaces.