Four Seasons Istanbul at the BosphorusvsHotel Ibrahim Pasha
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Ibrahim Pasha Hotel scores slightly better than Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus. Ibrahim Pasha Hotel is ranked #1 in Istanbul with praise from 9 publications including Star Service, Rough Guide and Oyster.
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.
Hotel Ibrahim Pasha Show All Reviews
Terzihane Sok. No:7 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"This lovely townhouse, once the guesthouse for the İbrahim Paşa Sarayı... is arguably the most tasteful boutique hotel in Sultanhamet."
Concierge
"Recently renovated and outfitted in sensitive high style with the amenities and spaces you'd expect at twice the rate."
Fodor's
"What was once the home of an extended Armenian family offers comfortable, stylishly decorated rooms... with vintage-looking wood and leather furniture." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Hotel Ibrahim Pasha is one of the most charming boutique hotels in Sultanahmet, with an unbeatable location just off the Hippodrome." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This charming stone-built hotel is located opposite the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts."
Star Service
"A half-block from the Hippodrome, two from the Blue Mosque, and within 10 minutes' walk of Aya Sofya, this hotel occupies a restored late-19th-century house behind the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum." Full review
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Request the largest standard room, on the third floor, but keep in mind that ceilings slope in these top-floor garret lodgings.
The Telegraph
8.0
"With a funky roof terrace, comfortable rooms, friendly staff and excellent breakfasts, this hotel in the heart of Istanbul is popular with discerning city-breakers." Full review
Time Out
"This exquisitely decorated, modern yet authentic, boutique hotel offers guests a wonderful place to stay in the heart of the Old City." Full review
Frommer's
"Conjure up images of a flickering open fire, comfy sofas, shelves stacked with copious quantities of books, and an endless supply of fresh tea and homemade cookies" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Located just off the Hippodrome, this exemplary designer hotel successfully combines Ottoman style with contemporary decor, and is notable for its high levels of service." Full review