Ajia HotelvsEsans Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Ajia Hotel scores marginally higher than Esans Hotel. Ajia Hotel scores 74 with recommendations from 5 reviewers like Time Out, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Ajia Hotel
Cubuklu Cad. Ahmet Rasim Pasa Yalisi No:27 Kanlica, Beykoz, Istanbul 34812, Turkey
From $159/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The contemporary design of this sleek and stylish romantic getaway carries this traditional Ottoman yali into the 21st century." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Ajia is long way from the sights of Sultanahmet and the entertainment district of Beyoğlu, but it's a perfect place for a romantic retreat."
Travel + Leisure
"The Ajia Hotel, a waterfront property in Kanlica, Istanbul, is housed in an 1870s Ottoman mansion." Full review
Star Service
"As a result, its tourist mix of guests spans the continents but typically skews toward those willing to pay for the privilege of excellent views and classy surroundings." Full review
Jetsetter
"In this city of many moods and layers, a quiet place like the A’jia is a welcome retreat. A’jia’s private yacht enables guests to explore the city while still enjoying the hotel’s privacy."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Perhaps its biggest strength is the hard-to-beat location; you can't get a pad much closer to the Bosphorus Strait." Full review
National Geographic
"Deluxe hideout on the Asian-side waterfront, removed from downtown commotion." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Fifteen large and comfortable rooms and suites offer various luxurious flourishes, but all include gorgeous bathrooms of creamy marble and tile. " Full review
Time Out
"A’jia is a 16 room boutique hotel and restaurant designed by Reşit Soley. The restaurant serves Italian cuisine, selecting dishes that cannot typically be found in Istanbul’s other Italian restaurants" Full review
Esans Hotel
Ishakpasa Cad Yenisarachane Sok. No:4, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $21/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The emphasis at this delightful family-run bed-and-breakfast is on guest satisfaction, and the eight rooms in the restored wooden house are decorated with thoughtful attention to detail." Full review