Fodor's Expert Review Adahan Istanbul

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An elegant apartment building from 1874 has been lovingly restored by architect-owner Sedat Sırrı Aklan and turned into a charming boutique hotel where no two rooms are exactly alike. The rooms and enormous suites receive lots of natural light and are furnished in a rustic, almost sparse, style, with warm-colored, untreated woods; custom-made, synthetic-free mattresses and textiles; and simple decorative touches like handmade paper lampshades. The public areas are delightful, from the top-floor bar, café, and breakfast area with a wraparound terrace that has splendid views of the Golden Horn to the meeting rooms with original architectural details.