Blue House HotelvsKarakoy Port Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Blue House Hotel scores slightly better than Karakoy Rooms. Blue House Hotel comes in at 79 with accolades from 5 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Time Out.
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.
Karakoy Port Hotel
Kemankes Cad. Galata Sarap Iskelesi Sok. No:10, Istanbul, Turkey
From $20/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Travel + Leisure
"The 12 generously sized rooms and studios (with kitchenettes) in this unsigned hotel just a short walk from the Old City just might be Istanbul's best-kept secret." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The aptly named Karakoy Rooms is a four-pearl hotel that's short on facilities, but long on style." Full review
Fodor's
"Editor's Note:
This location is no longer in operation." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Occupying five floors above one of the city's best-loved restaurants, this splendid hotel has only 12 rooms – book well in advance." Full review