Lancelot Hotel 3*

 This small hotel has cosy rooms painted bright white with turquoise furnishings and is located in Istanbul’s atmospheric Kumkapi area. A pretty, street cafe envelops the entrance of this narrow hotel and guests can spend an enjoyable snack here while watching the world pass by, alternatively there is a pleasant lobby lounge to sit in. Kumkapi is famous for its’ fish restaurants and the area is popular for an evening out; the seafront is just 250m from the hotel and Kumkapi train station 200m. Access to many of the city’s attractions is possible from this location and the historical sights at Sultanahmet such as the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace can be reached on foot as they are less than 2 km away, while the fascinating Grand Bazaar is 700m. For those wishing to cross to Kadikoy on the Asian side, Kumkapi ferry port is 550m from the hotel.