Barcelo IstanbulvsUyan Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Marti Istanbul Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Uyan Hotel. Marti Istanbul Hotel is ranked #40 in Istanbul with praise from 5 sources like Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Star Service.
Barcelo Istanbul
Abdulhakhamit Cad., No: 25/B, Taksim, Istanbul 34435, Turkey
From $83/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"In central Taksim, interiors that celebrate contemporary Turkey surround a gleaming central atrium and boast a sophisticated style with nods to Turkey's rich design and textile heritage." Full review
Star Service
"Located in Istanbul's bustling Taksim neighborhood, the Marti Istanbul Hotel is a microcosm of the city itself, bringing together the old and the new, the traditional and the modern." Full review
Wallpaper
"The newest member of Istanbul's ever-expanding design-hotel scene, the Marti is a 270-room venture playing heavily on Turkish art and culture." Full review
Time Out
"It’s impossible to completely abandon feelings of unease when going to a hotel restaurant, given the odds that you’ll be faced with an exaggeratedly serious place that reeks of formality...." Full review
i
It’s difficult to choose among the main courses, which is unsurprising given that you’re dining at a restaurant where the chef’s previous establishments in both Switzerland and France received Michelin stars.
Afar Magazine
"In the heart of the city’s business district of Taksim, the Marti Istanbul Hotel is a thoroughly modern example of Istanbul’s contemporary face." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
80.0
"Located in central Taksim, a neighborhood just north of downtown Istanbul, the Marti Istanbul Hotel attracts both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Uyan Hotel
Utangac Sokak No 25, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $34/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
"This landmark hotel dates back almost a century, and its period architecture is one of its best attributes." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"With a prime location in the heart of the old city, this place avoids the temptations of faux-Ottoman kitsch or boutique whimsy and offers no-nonsense, traditional comfort." Full review
i
With a prime location in the heart of the old city, this place avoids the temptations of faux-Ottoman kitsch or boutique whimsy and offers no-nonsense, traditional comfort.
Lonely Planet
"The Uyan's quietly elegant decor nods towards Ottoman style, but never goes over the top in its antique furniture, prints and monochromatic floral bedspreads." Full review