Me by Mula

Me by Mula sits in Küçük Ayasofya, the peaceful southern slope of Sultanahmet, where wooden houses, small cafés and neighbourhood restaurants line the lanes down towards the Sea of Marmara. Little Hagia Sophia and the Sokollu Mehmet Paşa Mosque are close by, and the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are a short walk up the hill. The Sultanahmet tram stop is around nine minutes away.

Natural colours, warm lighting and elegant contemporary furnishings create a calm, polished atmosphere. The design is restrained rather than showy, and the intimate scale works beautifully in this quiet residential corner of the Old City.

The room mix is one of the hotel's strengths, running from smart Superior Rooms to larger suites. Selected categories add balconies, terraces, and sea views, and the Suite with Terrace offers the most space, plus its own outdoor retreat. Coffee machines and good soundproofing add to the comfort.

Breakfast is beautifully presented, with Turkish and international choices, and the on-site restaurant makes a quiet evening in easy. The terrace and garden are lovely spots to linger over coffee before heading out.