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Apricot HotelvsFour Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet ranks significantly better than Apricot Hotel. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is ranked #6 in Istanbul with praise from 9 publications such as Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Jetsetter.
Apricot Hotel
Rough Guide
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Amiral Tafdil Sok. No:18 D:2 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $51/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Set in a quiet backstreet running parallel to busy Akbiyik Cad, this small hotel has an intimate atmosphere."
Frommer's "Because of a contract glitch, the Apricot was forced to move from its original location to an even more charming building on a parallel street." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is such a pretty little hotel and it has been restored to a far better state than the original Ottoman building."
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet Rough Guide Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Teyfikhane Sok No 1 Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34110, Turkey
From $287/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Completely renovated as a five-star hotel... Excellent, attentive service as you’d expect."
Frommer's "The opulent and luxurious bathrooms, all with separate toilet cabin, present a formidable amount of competition for time spent sightseeing, and the king-size beds are amazingly comfy." Full review
Concierge "Probably the only Four Seasons in a prison, and one of the smallest in the chain, but there's nothing confining about this 65-room hotel."
Fodor's "A former prison just steps from Topkapı Palace and Aya Sofya is now one of Istanbul's premier accommodations, where rooms and suites are luxuriously outfitted." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
""It seems smaller and feels more intimate than it is. We were addressed by name everywhere we went, and the concierge is incredible."" Full review
Lonely Planet "A regular entry in ‘Best Hotel in the World’ lists, this place oozes quality and comfort."
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"Set in the heart of Sultanahmet... this property’s century-old Neoclassical building and manicured garden courtyard have hosted hotel guests since 1996." Full review
Afar Magazine "I promise that the best place to relax, have a twilight cocktail, and soak in the awe-inspiring sights of Istanbul is the rooftop of the Four Seasons at Sultanahmet." Full review
Jetsetter "Century-old prison turned plush Istanbul digs with manicured gardens, a roof terrace and spa." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A must for those seeking Ottoman atmosphere and history." Full review
