Ajia HotelvsUyan Hotel
Uyan Hotel and Ajia Hotel are both highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Ajia Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Uyan Hotel. Ajia Hotel is ranked #12 in Istanbul with approval from 9 reviewers such as National Geographic, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
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
Uyan Hotel
Utangac Sokak No 25, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $34/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
"This landmark hotel dates back almost a century, and its period architecture is one of its best attributes." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"With a prime location in the heart of the old city, this place avoids the temptations of faux-Ottoman kitsch or boutique whimsy and offers no-nonsense, traditional comfort." Full review
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With a prime location in the heart of the old city, this place avoids the temptations of faux-Ottoman kitsch or boutique whimsy and offers no-nonsense, traditional comfort.
Lonely Planet
"The Uyan's quietly elegant decor nods towards Ottoman style, but never goes over the top in its antique furniture, prints and monochromatic floral bedspreads." Full review