Hotel Sari KonakvsFour Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Sari Konak. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is ranked #4 in Istanbul with endorsements from 11 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
Hotel Sari Konak
Mimar Mehmet Aga Cad. No:42 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $29/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"It's easy to see why visitors choose to stay in this small family-run establishment. Bahattin and his son Umit roll out the red carpet for everyone." Full review
Fodor's
"These bright, well-maintained accommodations in a converted Ottoman mansion have mainly modern furniture, though the decor also includes Turkish and period accents like brass lamps,..." Full review
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If you don't want twin beds, or prefer a bathtub to a shower, request these when making reservations.
DK Eyewitness
"Sarı means “yellow” in Turkish and this delightful wooden house is easily identifiable by its distinctive hue."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This family-run hotel is warm and welcoming, and all the rooms are spacious, comfortable, and tastefully decorated... a free Turkish buffet breakfast is served each morning." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Guests here enjoy relaxing on the roof terrace with its Sea of Marmara glimpses, but also take advantage of the comfortable lounge and courtyard downstairs" Full review
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