The hotel itself is located in an old prison, and while it’s kept the original yellow paint on the outside of the building, everything inside is luxurious as you could hope for. Our bedroom had views of the ocean, and the roof terrace on top of the building was the perfect place to sip cocktails and admire the sunset over both the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. It was an amazing location — right in the heart of Istanbul’s most iconic historical district – and we made the most of it.