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Swissotel The Bosphorus, IstanbulvsHotel Alp
Swissotel The Bosphorus and Hotel Alp are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Swissotel The Bosphorus ranks significantly higher than Hotel Alp. Swissotel The Bosphorus scores 85 with praise from 7 sources such as Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and DK Eyewitness.
Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Oyster
Jetsetter
Bayildim Cad No 2, Macka Besiktas, Istanbul 34357, Turkey
From $162/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The Swissôtel is one of those brands that says quality, luxury, sophistication, and understated elegance." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Contemporary hilltop hotel in a residential quarter behind the Dolmabahçe Palace, with Istanbul's largest spa." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Run by the Raffles Group, Swissotel is the choice of many globetrotters when in Istanbul."
Condé Nast Traveler89.0
"This "grand hotel" on a wooded hilltop sits on the gardens of Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman sultans." Full review
Star Service "Once you pass the security barrier, staffers operate as sharply as they dress. Many and varied facilities give the hotel a somewhat resortlike feel, albeit one focused on business." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"Swisshotel The Bosphorus is one of Istanbul's most luxurious hotels, situated in 65 acres of gardens overlooking the Bosphorus." Full review
Jetsetter "Modern glamour sitting pretty in historical gardens on the European side of the Bosphorus." Full review
Hotel Alp
Rough Guide Frommer's DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
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
