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Hotel Sari KonakvsSultanahmet Palace Hotel
Both hotels are praised by writers. Overall, Sultanahmet Palace Hotel ranks slightly better than Hotel Sari Konak. Sultanahmet Palace Hotel scores 81 with recommendations from 5 sources including Fodor's, Star Service and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel Sari Konak
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Lonely Planet
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
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel Frommer's Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Star Service Oyster
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
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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
