"10 bargain boltholes in Istanbul
From Ottoman townhouses to art deco hideaways, Vanessa Able selects 10 hotels that won't stretch your budget
* Vanessa Able
As the snazzy W Istanbul opens its doors this month on the heels of the sumptuous Les Ottomans boutique hotel, and ahead of the forthcoming Four Seasons Bosphorus, you'd be forgiven for thinking that old Constantinople was the new Millionaire's Row, full of nothing but high-end hotels and lavish waterside mansions. But don't be put off: the gates of the city are still open to those who travel without a trust fund. From refurbished Ottoman town houses in the centre of the city and Anatolian-themed lodgings in the historic quarter of Sultanahmet, to art-deco island hideaways and quirky boltholes within crawling distance of the clubbing district, there are still stacks of great places to stay that will give you a taste of authentic Istanbul without breaking the bank."
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