Four Seasons Istanbul at the BosphorusvsBlue House Hotel
Both Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus and Blue House Hotel are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus is the choice of most professionals compared to Blue House Hotel. Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus ranks #5 in Istanbul with endorsements from 11 reviewers such as Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and Star Service.
Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Ciragan Cad. No. 28, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $293/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"The hotel is a practically flawless center of hospitality and service." Full review
Concierge
"While the new Four Seasons definitely rivals the Kempinski in opulence and service, it stops short of outshining its neighbor."
Fodor's
"This restored 19th-century Ottoman palace with two modern wings exudes luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This nineteenth-century Ottoman palace sits on the European bank of the Bosphorus Strait and has "magnificent views" of the hills of Asia." Full review
Star Service
"This luxury hotel in busy Besiktas is partially housed in the 19th-century Ottoman Atik Pasha palace on the European bank of the Bosporus." Full review
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Beside it is the Pool Bar and Grill, which serves light meals all day, and many guests choose to nosh underneath the lipstick-red fabric umbrellas by the pool.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Four Seasons hotel group opened its first Istanbul venture in 1996, cleverly contrived from a listed prison building in the tourist heartland of Sultanahmet." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Adjacent to the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, and nearly as costly, this Four Seasons property is as elegantly restrained as the Kempinski is glamorously over-the-top." Full review
Hideaway Report
96.0
"Restored 19th-century palace converted to contain guest rooms and suites, a quarter of which have views across the sea to the shoreline of Asia." Full review
Jetsetter
"Ottoman palace fit for modern royalty with a hammam and a pool beside the indigo waters of the Bosphorus." Full review
Time Out
"Steps away from the Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, located in the historic peninsula, the Four Seasons Sultanahmet is one of the classiest accommodation options for an authentic Istanbul holiday." Full review
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The hotel offers guests exquisite service and quality with an experienced staff and renowned reputation; so don’t hesitate to ask for help when planning your trip of the city.
Blue House Hotel
Dalbasti Sokak No.14 Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34110, Turkey
From $82/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"This hotel is a fine example of modern Turkish elegance, with its tile floors, carpets, stained glass, and understated details." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Although the 26-room guest house is decorated in traditional Ottoman tiles, carpets, and stained glass, it includes most modern amenities." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Under the same polished management as the Pudding Shop, this is a distinctive Wedgwood blue konak (wooden mansion) restored in period style in the heart of Sultanahmet."
Time Out
"Only 250 metres to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Blue House Hotel is 400 metres to Topkapi Palace." Full review
Star Service
"This small hotel is quaint and perfectly located for tourists wanting to be in the Sultanahmet neighborhood." Full review
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Corner rooms are popular, but not all boast the same views so it is best to request in advance.