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Sultanahmet Palace HotelvsThe Bank Hotel Istanbul
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel and Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel are both rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Sultanahmet Palace Hotel. Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel comes in at 85 with recommendations from 8 reviewers such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
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Oyster
Otel Sultanahmet Sarayi Torun Sokak, No:19, 34122 Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $56/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Business Center
"You either love this one or hate it. That's because in all of the deluxe rooms, each small bathroom doubles as a marble-clad mini-hamam." Full review
"Grand marble stairways, columns, Greek statues, and fountains grace the public spaces, and rooms have touches like ornate ceiling mouldings... and cushioned divans for reclining." Full review
"This is the ideal place to spoil yourself. Less authentically refurbished than some other establishments, it is, nevertheless, a refined hotel that deserves its palace title."
"This low-lying reddish-pink boutique-hotel in the heart of Old Istanbul was designed to look old in a faux-Classical style that some will like while leaving others cold." Full review
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Staffers are friendly although a bit distant and not quick on their feet to respond to guest requests.
Mid-Range
"The Sultanahmet Palace Hotel is a solid three-pearl option for travelers who want to be in the historic quarter as close to the Blue Mosque as possible." Full review
The Bank Hotel Istanbul
Star Service
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Jetsetter
Oyster
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
U.S. News & World Report
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Bankalar Caddesi No. 5, Istanbul 34421, Turkey
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"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
"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
"Three or more nights in Istanbul's Karaköy, in a chic, design-savvy hotel, with breakfast and a welcome drink." Full review
Kid-Friendly
"The 63-room Vault Karakoy is a luxury boutique hotel situated in a former bank." Full review
8.0
"A family-friendly Istanbul hotel with period charm, an atmospheric restaurant, a hammam and Golden Horn views." Full review
"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
"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
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
"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
"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