Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at SultanahmetvsFour Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet and Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus are both praised by professional travelers. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet scores marginally higher than Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet has a TripExpert Score of 89 with recommendations from 11 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Hideaway Report.
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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 Telegraph
9.0
"A must for those seeking Ottoman atmosphere and history." Full review
Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Ciragan Cad. No. 28, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $293/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"The hotel is a practically flawless center of hospitality and service." Full review
Concierge
"While the new Four Seasons definitely rivals the Kempinski in opulence and service, it stops short of outshining its neighbor."
Fodor's
"This restored 19th-century Ottoman palace with two modern wings exudes luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This nineteenth-century Ottoman palace sits on the European bank of the Bosphorus Strait and has "magnificent views" of the hills of Asia." Full review
Star Service
"This luxury hotel in busy Besiktas is partially housed in the 19th-century Ottoman Atik Pasha palace on the European bank of the Bosporus." Full review
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Beside it is the Pool Bar and Grill, which serves light meals all day, and many guests choose to nosh underneath the lipstick-red fabric umbrellas by the pool.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Four Seasons hotel group opened its first Istanbul venture in 1996, cleverly contrived from a listed prison building in the tourist heartland of Sultanahmet." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Adjacent to the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, and nearly as costly, this Four Seasons property is as elegantly restrained as the Kempinski is glamorously over-the-top." Full review
Hideaway Report
96.0
"Restored 19th-century palace converted to contain guest rooms and suites, a quarter of which have views across the sea to the shoreline of Asia." Full review
Jetsetter
"Ottoman palace fit for modern royalty with a hammam and a pool beside the indigo waters of the Bosphorus." Full review
Time Out
"Steps away from the Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, located in the historic peninsula, the Four Seasons Sultanahmet is one of the classiest accommodation options for an authentic Istanbul holiday." Full review
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The hotel offers guests exquisite service and quality with an experienced staff and renowned reputation; so don’t hesitate to ask for help when planning your trip of the city.