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Ottoman Hotel ImperialvsSirkeci Mansion
Both Ottoman Hotel Imperial and Sirkeci Mansion are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Sirkeci Mansion scores slightly higher than Ottoman Hotel Imperial. Sirkeci Mansion ranks #16 in Istanbul with praise from 6 sources like Time Out, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
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
Sirkeci Mansion Star Service
Fodor's
The Telegraph Time Out
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure Frommer's Lonely Planet
Taya Hatun Sok. No:5 Sirkeci, Fatih, Istanbul 34120, Turkey
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "The air-conditioned, recently wallpapered guest rooms here are dreamily comfortable, with big beds on which rest not just a pillow menu but also a dish of Turkish delight. " Full review
Fodor's "The comfortable and inviting room decor emphasizes local character, while the bustling, ornate lobby and warm, helpful staff convey feelings of refined luxury." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Sirkeci Mansion hotel has built a very good reputation on the solid foundations of sound management and consistently good service." Full review
Time Out " The Sirkeci Mansion Hotel is a picturesque structure that encompasses high quality service, Turkish hospitality, and a history that dates back half a century." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"Just steps from the Topkapi Palace Museum...spacious and well-equipped rooms, but many were even more impressed with the hotel's outstanding staff and central location." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Sirkeci Mansion is walking distance from the Hagia Sophia, Gulhane Park, and Topkapi Palace. The hotel contains 32 spacious rooms, a spa, and an on-site restaurant."
Istanbul Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Frommer's "A marvelous find, a relatively recently custom-built structure on a quiet lane facing the park outside Topkapi Palace...comfortable and clean rooms, and those are fully kitted-out and don't disappoint" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The owners of this terrific hotel overlooking Gülhane Park know what keeps guests happy – rooms are impeccably clean, well sized and loaded with amenities." Full review
