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Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at SultanahmetvsCiragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul ranks marginally better than Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet. Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul ranks #3 in Istanbul with recommendations from 10 sources including Concierge, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
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Teyfikhane Sok No 1 Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34110, Turkey
From $287/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Completely renovated as a five-star hotel... Excellent, attentive service as you’d expect."
Frommer's "The opulent and luxurious bathrooms, all with separate toilet cabin, present a formidable amount of competition for time spent sightseeing, and the king-size beds are amazingly comfy." Full review
Concierge "Probably the only Four Seasons in a prison, and one of the smallest in the chain, but there's nothing confining about this 65-room hotel."
Fodor's "A former prison just steps from Topkapı Palace and Aya Sofya is now one of Istanbul's premier accommodations, where rooms and suites are luxuriously outfitted." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
""It seems smaller and feels more intimate than it is. We were addressed by name everywhere we went, and the concierge is incredible."" Full review
Lonely Planet "A regular entry in ‘Best Hotel in the World’ lists, this place oozes quality and comfort."
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"Set in the heart of Sultanahmet... this property’s century-old Neoclassical building and manicured garden courtyard have hosted hotel guests since 1996." Full review
Afar Magazine "I promise that the best place to relax, have a twilight cocktail, and soak in the awe-inspiring sights of Istanbul is the rooftop of the Four Seasons at Sultanahmet." Full review
Jetsetter "Century-old prison turned plush Istanbul digs with manicured gardens, a roof terrace and spa." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A must for those seeking Ottoman atmosphere and history." Full review
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Frommer's Concierge Lonely Planet
Oyster Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service Fodor's
Let's Go Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Ciragan Caddesi 32, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $282/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The guest list reads like a who's who of international royalty, all lining up for a Bosphorus-view room (not all get one)." Full review
Concierge "Well, all you need to know these days is that this is one of only two grand hotels on the European shores of the Bosphorus."
Lonely Planet "The best things about the place are its location right on the Bosphorus and its amazing infinity pool." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"Formerly the palace of an Ottoman Sultan, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski is the grand dame of Istanbul." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Staying at this former Imperial Ottoman Palace—an elaborate, Arabian-style compound that the empire’s sultans called home—may easily give you delusions of grandeur." Full review
Time Out "In a 19th-century Ottoman palace, this 5-star hotel features an infinity pool with views of the Bosporus." Full review
Star Service "Directly on the Bosporus, across the shore road from Yildiz Park, and midway between Dolmabahce Palace and the first Bosporus Bridge, this hotel is arguably one of the best in Turkey." Full review
Fodor's "Once a residence for the Ottoman sultans, the late 19th-century Çırağan Palace (pronounced chi-rahn) is Istanbul's most luxurious hotel." Full review
Let's Go "Congratulate yourself for finding one of the rare budget accommodations in Besiktas, an area otherwise dominated by international luxury chains." Full review
Afar Magazine "The five-star Çırağan Palace Kempinski Hotel, right on the Bosphorus near Ortakoy, boasts some the most expensive and elegant hotel rooms in town." Full review
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