Hotel Ibrahim PashavsThe Bank Hotel Istanbul
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Ibrahim Pasha Hotel ranks significantly higher than Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel. Ibrahim Pasha Hotel ranks #1 in Istanbul with praise from 9 sources such as Oyster, Frommer's and Star Service.
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
The Bank Hotel Istanbul Show All Reviews
Bankalar Caddesi No. 5, Istanbul 34421, Turkey
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"The hotel will likely appeal to some of the same travelers who stay at the nearby Witt Istanbul, which is also stylish but has fewer facilities and a somewhat less convenient location." Full review
Fodor's
"A mid-19th-century bank building near the Galata Bridge combines historical accents and contemporary design in comfortable, attractive rooms spread over two separate buildings." Full review
Jetsetter
"Three or more nights in Istanbul's Karaköy, in a chic, design-savvy hotel, with breakfast and a welcome drink." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 63-room Vault Karakoy is a luxury boutique hotel situated in a former bank." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A family-friendly Istanbul hotel with period charm, an atmospheric restaurant, a hammam and Golden Horn views." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The hotel's 63 rooms walk the line between elegant and contemporary with tall arched windows, and frescoed ceilings, and dark-stained wide-plank timber floors." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Classic architecture and charming historic features (including the eponymous vaults) but added plenty of modern delights: there’s a spa, stylish modern decor and even its own in-house art curator." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
18.0
"Restored by well-known Turkish architect Han Tümertekin, The House Hotel Karaköy features several historic bank vaults, plus original ornamentation on its exterior. But the property's..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A trendy boutique hotel located between the historic peninsula and the nightlife of Istiklal Caddesi. The eclectic design mixes the modern and the historic bones of the building "
Istanbul Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Frommer's
"There are several categories of rooms...but all have luxurious bathrooms clad with vibrantly hued Carrera marble and soothing rain showers, while bedrooms have proper desks, LCD televisions" Full review