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Swissotel The Bosphorus, IstanbulvsSirkeci Mansion
Both Swissotel The Bosphorus and Sirkeci Mansion are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Swissotel The Bosphorus ranks marginally higher than Sirkeci Mansion. Swissotel The Bosphorus is ranked #13 in Istanbul with endorsements from 7 reviews like Jetsetter, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Oyster
Jetsetter
Bayildim Cad No 2, Macka Besiktas, Istanbul 34357, Turkey
From $162/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The Swissôtel is one of those brands that says quality, luxury, sophistication, and understated elegance." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Contemporary hilltop hotel in a residential quarter behind the Dolmabahçe Palace, with Istanbul's largest spa." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Run by the Raffles Group, Swissotel is the choice of many globetrotters when in Istanbul."
Condé Nast Traveler89.0
"This "grand hotel" on a wooded hilltop sits on the gardens of Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman sultans." Full review
Star Service "Once you pass the security barrier, staffers operate as sharply as they dress. Many and varied facilities give the hotel a somewhat resortlike feel, albeit one focused on business." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"Swisshotel The Bosphorus is one of Istanbul's most luxurious hotels, situated in 65 acres of gardens overlooking the Bosphorus." Full review
Jetsetter "Modern glamour sitting pretty in historical gardens on the European side of the Bosphorus." 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
