Not only is 4 Floors impeccably stylish (think: warm wooden floorboards and swathes of glass, metal and exposed brick), but it offers guests the chance to feel like they live in Istanbul during their city break. This is thanks, in large part, to the luxe and liveable nature of the interiors from local design maven Sema Topaloğlu and the high level of service and attention.

Found in a renovated 19th century building in the Beyoğlu neighbourhood (one of the best areas for dining and entertainment in the city), the four fully-serviced apartments that comprise 4 Floors have stocked and chic kitchens, high-speed internet, views of the city and the Bosphorus, and the assistance of manager Murat Topaloğlu for insider tips on where to eat and what to visit. It’s a boutique hotel of the best kind – small, but perfectly formed.