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Ciragan Palace Kempinski IstanbulvsHotel Alp
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul ranks significantly better than Hotel Alp. Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul comes in at 90 with recommendations from 10 reviewers such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
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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Hotel Alp
Rough Guide Frommer's
DK Eyewitness Lonely Planet
Akbiyik Caddesi Adliye Sokak No 4, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34490, Turkey
From $31/night
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Breakfast included
Rough Guide "This fine establishment... is situated down a quiet lane. The smallish rooms are immaculately furnished, some with fourposter beds, and have a/c, wooden floors and tidy bathrooms."
Frommer's "A good budget option for couples traveling with or without children." Full review
DK Eyewitness "There are wonderful views from the roof terrace of this hotel hidden away behind the Blue Mosque."
Lonely Planet "The Alp lives up to its location in Sultanahmet's premier small-hotel enclave, offering a range of attractive, well-priced rooms." Full review
