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Barcelo IstanbulvsBlue House Hotel
Blue House Hotel and Marti Istanbul Hotel are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Blue House Hotel ranks marginally higher than Marti Istanbul Hotel. Blue House Hotel comes in at #34 in Istanbul with endorsements from 5 publications including Travel + Leisure, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
Barcelo Istanbul
Fodor's
Star Service
Wallpaper
Time Out
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Abdulhakhamit Cad., No: 25/B, Taksim, Istanbul 34435, Turkey
From $83/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "In central Taksim, interiors that celebrate contemporary Turkey surround a gleaming central atrium and boast a sophisticated style with nods to Turkey's rich design and textile heritage." Full review
Star Service "Located in Istanbul's bustling Taksim neighborhood, the Marti Istanbul Hotel is a microcosm of the city itself, bringing together the old and the new, the traditional and the modern." Full review
Wallpaper "The newest member of Istanbul's ever-expanding design-hotel scene, the Marti is a 270-room venture playing heavily on Turkish art and culture." Full review
Time Out "It’s impossible to completely abandon feelings of unease when going to a hotel restaurant, given the odds that you’ll be faced with an exaggeratedly serious place that reeks of formality...." Full review
i
It’s difficult to choose among the main courses, which is unsurprising given that you’re dining at a restaurant where the chef’s previous establishments in both Switzerland and France received Michelin stars.
Afar Magazine "In the heart of the city’s business district of Taksim, the Marti Istanbul Hotel is a thoroughly modern example of Istanbul’s contemporary face." Full review
U.S. News & World Report80.0
"Located in central Taksim, a neighborhood just north of downtown Istanbul, the Marti Istanbul Hotel attracts both business and leisure travelers." Full review
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
i
Corner rooms are popular, but not all boast the same views so it is best to request in advance.
