Retropera, Istanbul

With a retro design, this smart new hotel offers friendly and high quality service and is superbly located for those wishing to be in the heart of the city. Combining the old with the new, the hotel occupies an old building and has been updated with a modern, colourful design. The rooms offer functionality, comfort and good design. Within 50m of Taksim Square, it has easy access to transport links around the city and is a couple of minutes' walk from Istiklal Street where there are a host of shops, entertainment venues, restaurants and bars. To the north of the hotel is the upmarket shopping district of Nisantasi where guests can find find all the top branded fashion houses.