Blue House HotelvsUyan Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Blue House Hotel scores slightly better than Uyan Hotel. Blue House Hotel comes in at #34 in Istanbul with praise from 5 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
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
i
Corner rooms are popular, but not all boast the same views so it is best to request in advance.
Uyan Hotel
Utangac Sokak No 25, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $34/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
"This landmark hotel dates back almost a century, and its period architecture is one of its best attributes." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"With a prime location in the heart of the old city, this place avoids the temptations of faux-Ottoman kitsch or boutique whimsy and offers no-nonsense, traditional comfort." Full review
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With a prime location in the heart of the old city, this place avoids the temptations of faux-Ottoman kitsch or boutique whimsy and offers no-nonsense, traditional comfort.
Lonely Planet
"The Uyan's quietly elegant decor nods towards Ottoman style, but never goes over the top in its antique furniture, prints and monochromatic floral bedspreads." Full review