Sirkeci MansionvsSofa Hotel Istanbul Autograph Collection
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sirkeci Mansion scores slightly higher than The Sofa Hotel. Sirkeci Mansion comes in at #16 in Istanbul with accolades from 6 reviewers including Time Out, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Sirkeci Mansion
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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 Report
7.0
"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 Planet
Top 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
Sofa Hotel Istanbul Autograph Collection
Tesvikiye Cad. No:41/A Nisantasi, Sisli, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $128/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Although the hotel's "anything, anytime service" applies to guests of the suites only, the slogan is indicative of the personalized service the hotel strives to provide to all guests." Full review
Concierge
"If you can forgive the rather humdrum name and slightly away-from-center location... you'll be treated to a modern boutique hotel of European-caliber quality and design."
Fodor's
"Design is the emphasis here, with large rooms that have attractive contemporary textiles and furniture in neutral tones and reds, as well as an eponymous trademark sofa." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"No neighborhood in Istanbul exudes more European chic than Nisantisi. The Sofa Hotel is a prime example." Full review
Star Service
"Located in the city's premier design and fashion neighborhood housing the trendiest shops and cafes, this boutique-hotel targets a younger clientele." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
104.0
"A boutique property located just north of central Istanbul, The Sofa Hotel is popular with both business and leisure travelers." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Sofa is a stylish, art-filled hideaway in buzzy Nisantasi." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Sofa has got lots going for it – extremely comfortable rooms packed with amenities, a spa... and the fashionable Longtable restaurant – but what makes this place truly distinctive is its service." Full review