Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at SultanahmetvsHotel Alp
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Alp. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is ranked #4 in Istanbul with accolades from 11 reviews such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet Show All Reviews
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
Hotel Alp
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