Dersaadet

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The Dersaadet (one of the many former names for Istanbul) has become one of the most popular boutique hotels south of the Golden Horn for independent travellers. The hotel's quaint wooden exterior and 19th-century French-influenced Ottoman decor recreate the charms of the Ottoman golden years.

The 17 rooms, across four floors, are all comfortable, and some have good views over the Sea of Marmara. The best room is the Sultan's Suite, which has a low wooden ceiling, big windows and jacuzzi. Sea view rooms have a ş15 surcharge.

There is a pleasant rooftop breakfast terrace, with both indoor and outdoor tables, overlooking the Bosphorus. It is a superb spot for enjoying an afternoon coffee to the sound of classical music, only interrupted by the call to prayer at Sultanahmet Mosque and the squeak of canaries.

This is a no-smoking hotel. The Hotel Niles is run by the same family.