Hotel Nomade lies in the heart of Istanbul's old city. This delightful inn owned and run by two sisters continues its own tradition; it has recently moved up the street from its former site of 10 years. Close to practically everywhere worth visiting in the old city, Hotel Nomade combines unpretentious hospitality with the buzz of interesting people of all nationalities. The new building is a renovated old Turkish house with an excellent terrace view to neighboring sites such as St. Sophie, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace -  to name a few. The rooms leave little to be desired for the fastidious and  are charmingly decorated.

Perfect French and English is spoken here. And the  best little neighborhood cafe, a restored Byzantine cellar, is just across the street.

• ''Une adresse chaleuruse...'' Le Guide du Routard, Paris.

• ''The service is personal, the beds are comfortable and the prices low...'' Fodor's, New York.

• ''...friendly Hotel Nomade is a good place for single women travellers...'' Lonely Planet.