I have 5 nights in Istanbul in October, two of which are at the Demiray Hotel as part of the Rick Steves Best of Turkey tour. I am toying with sleeping in the Karakoy district for the first two nights and then moving to the Demiray for one prior night. I think there might be a little more nighttime activity away from the Old Town tourist area. I am looking for a bit lower price as well. Maybe I’ll choose a place without breakfast so I can sample Turkish breakfast at local places versus hotel buffets for a couple of mornings. What do you think of my idea? Do you have any suggestions for hotels north of the strait?
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