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Once home to the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires, Istanbul now has numerous architectural triumphs. When visitors think of the city’s best hotels, opulent images will likely spring to mind: Ottoman-era palaces decked out with tulip emblazoned rugs and lush emerald grounds; neo-classical buildings adorned with quaint terraces and quirky fresco ceilings; perhaps even the more recently constructed art deco properties popular among 20th-century travellers. Luckily, finding one of these iconic stays need not come at a hefty price tag. A range of affordable hotels are tucked away in quiet corners of Turkey’s capital city, all offering similar design-orientated details and immersive qualities akin to luxurious alternatives. Here are some of our favourite, most affordable hotel stays in Istanbul.