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Ottoman Hotel ImperialvsPera Palace Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professionals. Overall, Pera Palace Hotel ranks significantly better than Ottoman Hotel Imperial. Pera Palace Hotel ranks #2 in Istanbul with accolades from 10 publications including Concierge, Afar Magazine and Hideaway Report.
Ottoman Hotel Imperial
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster
Time Out Time Out
Lonely Planet
Caferiye Sok. No:6 D:1 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $58/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide "Hard to believe this well-positioned, tastefully refurbished hotel was once the Yücelt Hostel, mainstay of the young and impecunious heading out to India in the 1970s."
Frommer's "If it's a central location you're looking for, you can't do much better than this without compromising on quality." Full review
Star Service "This friendly operation focuses as much on customer service as it does on providing comfortable, clean and exceptional accommodations." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Sultanahmet’s upscale Ottoman Hotel Imperial is a true Turkish delight." Full review
Time Out "Located inside the Ottoman Hotel Imperial, Matbah offers a menu focused on Ottoman palace delights and seasonal offerings, featuring game such as geese in the winter, and quail and duck in the summer." Full review
Time Out "With fascinating views of the Hagia Sophia, the Ottoman Hotel Imperial is within walking distance of Sultanahmet Square." Full review
Lonely Planet "This four-star hotel is in a wonderfully quiet location just outside the Topkapı Palace walls." Full review
Pera Palace Hotel
Concierge Oyster
DK Eyewitness Star Service
Hideaway Report Time Out
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Mesrutiyet Cad. Tepebasi, No:52, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "If you have no nostalgic whimsy... this is a solid high-end hotel in a central part of town."
Oyster Luxury
"This opulent 115-room luxury hotel in Beyoglu is a historic icon dating back to 1895." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Luxury can be found elsewhere but if mystery and history appeal, you will love the atmosphere and original trappings."
Star Service "This hotel's forte is its character, not its comfort. However, the latter is slowly catching up, thanks to improvements. " Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Storied grande dame hotel in arty Beyoglu district, wonderfully refurbished to preserve period ambience." Full review
Time Out "Design in neoclassical, art nouveau, and oriental styles and features an indoor pool and luxurious rooms with city views...the 115 spacious rooms and suites are furnished with elegant details " Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"They don’t come more history-filled or atmospheric than this, the hotel built by Belgian entrepreneur Georges Nagelmackers to accommodate travellers arriving on his Orient Express train from Paris." Full review
Afar Magazine "One of the world’s iconic hotels, the Pera Palace first swung open its doors in 1892 and has been a meeting point for travelers in the city for more than 100 years." Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"Designed by Levantine architect Alexandre Vallaury, Istanbul's Pera Palace Hotel has welcomed iconic figures like Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock since opening in 1892." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Modern luxury and Turkish history entwine at the Pera Palace hotel, a grand Art Nouveau beauty that was built for travelers on the Orient Express and over the years has hosted illustrious guests"
Istanbul Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
