The Sofa Hotel

At Café Sofa, which features a charming book nook guaranteed to appeal to the bibliophile in all, offers all-day dining on the hotel's main floor. You may select a tome from the shelf, order a traditional Turkish coffee, and kick back for some literary stimulation. While vacationing, there is no need to stray from your fitness regimen while residing at The Sofa, as it has a complete health center with cardio equipment and yoga instruction. After your workout, you may choose to submerge yourself in a steam bath and then drape yourself across a massage table, allowing a skilled therapist to lather your body in nutrient-creams and work her masseuse magic. Once you are all refreshed, explore Istanbul's new generation of bars, cafes and high-end shopping destination flanked with the likes of Gucci, Louis Vuitton and other creators of couture.