Set amid the impressive glory of Istanbul’s financial district, yet convenient to the bohemian Pera quarter and the historic Sultanahmet neighborhood, The Bank Hotel Istanbul is a magical mixture of contrasting worlds. Housed in two neo-Renaissance buildings dating from 1863, the hotel is a showcase for con-temporary design and art, with an in-house curator to select artwork and organize cultural events. Original features, such as marble staircases and fire-places and ceramic tiles, are augmented by custom lighting fixtures and modern furniture.