Witt Istanbul Hotel
Charming escape from the hustle and bustle of the city



Found on a steep hill in fashionable Cihangir, this boutique hotel with 18 commodious rooms – all decked out in a retro-modern style – benefits from its location, offering an oasis of calm away from the bustling city centre, but still within easy reaching distance of the main sites of interest. The sumptuously set-out suites, with large marble baths and, in some cases, kitchenettes, and a cosy roof garden offering spectacular views, however, may tempt you to stay in.
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