Titanic City Taksim

Titanic City stands on Lamartin Street, a quiet side street in Kocatepe, just a few minutes' walk from Taksim Square. Istiklal Avenue, with its historic tram, shops, cafés, and meyhanes, is about 600 metres away, and the Taksim metro, funicular, and airport buses are all nearby. The funicular down to Kabataş connects to the tram to the Old City, about 25 minutes in total.

Rooms are modern and comfortable, with wooden floors, elegant bathrooms and complimentary fruit. Executive rooms on the 11th floor add balconies and city views, and rooms with two double beds sleep four.

Alesta, the hotel's restaurant, serves a generous breakfast buffet with city views; the café is the place for a traditional Turkish coffee, and the stylish lobby bar mixes signature cocktails in the evening.

The spa is a real bonus at this price, with a marble hammam, sauna, and steam room guests can use free of charge, plus a heated indoor pool and a whirlpool. The Ocean Spa offers massages, and a fitness centre completes the facilities.