Sultanahmet Palace HotelvsGalata Antique Hotel
Both Sultanahmet Palace Hotel and Galata Antique Hotel are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Galata Antique Hotel ranks marginally better than Sultanahmet Palace Hotel. Galata Antique Hotel scores 72 with approval from 4 sources including Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
Otel Sultanahmet Sarayi Torun Sokak, No:19, 34122 Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $56/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Business Center
Frommer's
"You either love this one or hate it. That's because in all of the deluxe rooms, each small bathroom doubles as a marble-clad mini-hamam." Full review
Fodor's
"Grand marble stairways, columns, Greek statues, and fountains grace the public spaces, and rooms have touches like ornate ceiling mouldings... and cushioned divans for reclining." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This is the ideal place to spoil yourself. Less authentically refurbished than some other establishments, it is, nevertheless, a refined hotel that deserves its palace title."
Star Service
"This low-lying reddish-pink boutique-hotel in the heart of Old Istanbul was designed to look old in a faux-Classical style that some will like while leaving others cold." Full review
i
Staffers are friendly although a bit distant and not quick on their feet to respond to guest requests.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Sultanahmet Palace Hotel is a solid three-pearl option for travelers who want to be in the historic quarter as close to the Blue Mosque as possible." Full review
Galata Antique Hotel
Mesrutiyet Street No:119, Tunel - Beyoglu, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $47/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"A friendly and convenient home base for any stay in Istanbul." Full review
Jetsetter
"Neo-Renaissance mansion in Istanbul's boho Pera neighborhood, with period features and a rooftop bar." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This small, family-run boutique hotel is located in an Ottoman-French mansion designed by the famous architect Alexandre Vallaury."
Lonely Planet
"The location, which is close to the Tünel station and a growing number of stylish cafes and boutiques, is excellent."