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Karakoy Port HotelvsFour Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is preferred by most reviewers compared to Karakoy Rooms. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet scores 89 with praise from 11 sources like Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Concierge.
Karakoy Port Hotel
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Kemankes Cad. Galata Sarap Iskelesi Sok. No:10, Istanbul, Turkey
From $20/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
"The 12 generously sized rooms and studios (with kitchenettes) in this unsigned hotel just a short walk from the Old City just might be Istanbul's best-kept secret." Full review
Upscale
"The aptly named Karakoy Rooms is a four-pearl hotel that's short on facilities, but long on style." Full review
"Editor's Note:
This location is no longer in operation." Full review
"Occupying five floors above one of the city's best-loved restaurants, this splendid hotel has only 12 rooms – book well in advance." Full review
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
The Telegraph 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
"Completely renovated as a five-star hotel... Excellent, attentive service as you’d expect."
"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
"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."
"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
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
"A regular entry in ‘Best Hotel in the World’ lists, this place oozes quality and comfort."
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
"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
"Century-old prison turned plush Istanbul digs with manicured gardens, a roof terrace and spa." Full review
9.0
"A must for those seeking Ottoman atmosphere and history." Full review