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Blue House HotelvsThe Kybele Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Blue House Hotel ranks marginally better than Kybele Hotel. Blue House Hotel comes in at 72 with accolades from 4 publications such as Time Out, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
Blue House Hotel
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
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.
The Kybele Hotel
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Alemdar Mah. Yerebatan Cad. No:35 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34410, Turkey
From $33/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Atmospheric, unusual... The spacious rooms sport marbled wallpaper and old wood flooring."
Fodor's "This charming little inn is best known for the incredible profusion of antique lamps—4,000 at last count—that hang from the ceilings in the ornate, parlor-like lobby." Full review
Insight Guides "Famous for its thousands of hanging glass lamps that even infiltrate the bedrooms, the Kybele, created out of a pair of townhouses, is a splash of colour both inside and out."
Lonely Planet "The location near Aya Sofya is central, and the rooms, which feature cute marble bathrooms, are smallish but comfortable." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Sitting partly over Istanbul’s famous Basilica Cistern, the hotel is in easy walking distance from most major landmarks." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This tiny, multi-storied hotel is located in the heart of the tourist area. The antiques and craft items of every description create a homely and friendly atmosphere."
