Dara Otel in Istanbul

In a restored Ottoman mansion in the Old City, this unpretentious hotel is an 8-minute walk from both a tram stop and the 17th-century Blue Mosque, and a 14-minute walk from the bustling Grand Bazaar.Straightforward rooms with wooden floors feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and safes.A complimentary breakfast buffet is served in a rooftop restaurant that has a terrace and views of the Sea of Marmara.