Hotel Ibrahim PashavsInterContinental Istanbul
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Ibrahim Pasha Hotel ranks significantly higher than InterContinental Istanbul. Ibrahim Pasha Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with recommendations from 9 reviewers including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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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
InterContinental Istanbul
Asker Ocagi Cad 1, Taksim, Istanbul 34435, Turkey
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"Near Taksim Square, with a new spa that features a glass-walled circular relaxation room overlooking the Bosporus. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This is one of the top hotels in Istanbul with first-class facilities for groups, visitors and business travellers."
Star Service
"This hotel shines with a high level of service, and the ample staff performs even the dreariest task with the focused attention of a whirling dervish.
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Jetsetter
"Modern five-star high-rise at the edge of Gezi Park, with an outdoor pool and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Bosphorus." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The InterContinental Istanbul is an elegant luxury property located in Taksim, the center of modern life in Istanbul, about 20 minutes' drive from the Old City." Full review
Time Out
"Located within walking distance of Taksim Square and Lütfi Kırdar the hotel enjoys a prime location overlooking the Bosphorus and Marmara Sea." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
38.0
"Overlooking Taksim Square, the InterContinental Istanbul offers a prime location for sightseeing in Istanbul." Full review