Klas Hotel Istanbul Old City: outdoor pool in Laleli

The hotel stands on Harikzedeler Sok in Laleli, postcode 34470. Its position puts several of Istanbul's landmarks within a short radius: Laleli Mosque is about 0.2 km away in a straight line, the Bayezid II Mosque about 0.6 km and the Süleymaniye Mosque about 0.7 km. Further out, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is about 1.7 km, Hagia Sophia about 1.8 km, Topkapı Palace about 2.2 km and Sirkeci railway station about 1.6 km, all in a straight line.

For flights, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is about 32 km away and Istanbul Airport (IST) about 33.1 km, in a straight line.

The Standard Single Room is the smallest at 15 m², with one twin bed and space for one person; it has a garden view. The Standard Double Room, at 16 m², is barely larger but sleeps up to 3 thanks to a double bed plus two twin beds, which makes it a compact option for a small family that does not need space to spread out.

The Family Room, 36 m² with one queen bed and two twin beds and a garden view, is the natural pick for a family who wants separate beds without booking two rooms. The Executive Room is the largest at 40 m², with a super-king bed and sleeping space for up to 3, and suits anyone placing space first, whether a couple or three adults sharing.

In short: solo travellers have the single; a budget-conscious trio can use the Standard Double or Triple; families fit best in the Family Room; and the Executive and Deluxe rooms serve those who want a super-king bed, with the Executive offering the most floor space of all.

The hotel's own facilities include an outdoor pool, a sauna and a bar, along with room service. Family rooms are among the room types, and there are facilities for disabled guests and a lift, which matters in a multi-storey property.

The hotel also offers an airport shuttle for a fee, and has meeting and banquet rooms if you are travelling for work or an event. For drivers, note that the hotel has no parking of its own. An electric vehicle charging station is among the hotel's facilities.

Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out until 12:00. Children are allowed at the hotel, and pets are not.

The paid airport shuttle can be arranged for both pick-up and drop-off, which is the hotel's own answer to the distance to either airport.

This hotel suits families well: children are allowed, family rooms exist both as a room type and in the Family Room's queen-plus-two-twin layout, and the outdoor pool and sauna give children and parents something to do on site. Groups of three adults also have several workable options, from the Standard Double and Triple to the Deluxe and Executive rooms.

It is a weaker fit for anyone arriving by car, since there is no parking, and for pet owners, since pets are not allowed. Solo travellers get a genuine single room rather than a double at single occupancy, which keeps the 15 m² proportionate.