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Ottoman Hotel ImperialvsThe Bank Hotel Istanbul

Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel ranks slightly better than Ottoman Hotel Imperial. Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel comes in at #17 in Istanbul with accolades from 8 sources such as Star Service, Mr & Mrs Smith and The Telegraph.

Ottoman Hotel Imperial
8/10
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
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Rough Guide 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 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 Star Service
"This friendly operation focuses as much on customer service as it does on providing comfortable, clean and exceptional accommodations." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Sultanahmet’s upscale Ottoman Hotel Imperial is a true Turkish delight." Full review
Time Out 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 Time Out
"With fascinating views of the Hagia Sophia, the Ottoman Hotel Imperial is within walking distance of Sultanahmet Square." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This four-star hotel is in a wonderfully quiet location just outside the Topkapı Palace walls." Full review
The Bank Hotel Istanbul
8/10
Bankalar Caddesi No. 5, Istanbul 34421, Turkey
From $97/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service 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 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 Jetsetter
"Three or more nights in Istanbul's Karaköy, in a chic, design-savvy hotel, with breakfast and a welcome drink." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 63-room Vault Karakoy is a luxury boutique hotel situated in a former bank." Full review
The Telegraph 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 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 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 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 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 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
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