Hotel AlpvsBlue House Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Blue House Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Alp. Blue House Hotel ranks #34 in Istanbul with approval from 5 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Frommer's.
Hotel Alp
Akbiyik Caddesi Adliye Sokak No 4, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34490, Turkey
From $31/night
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Breakfast included
Rough Guide
"This fine establishment... is situated down a quiet lane. The smallish rooms are immaculately furnished, some with fourposter beds, and have a/c, wooden floors and tidy bathrooms."
Frommer's
"A good budget option for couples traveling with or without children." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"There are wonderful views from the roof terrace of this hotel hidden away behind the Blue Mosque."
Lonely Planet
"The Alp lives up to its location in Sultanahmet's premier small-hotel enclave, offering a range of attractive, well-priced rooms." Full review
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.