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Dersaadet Hotel IstanbulvsAjia Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Ajia Hotel scores significantly better than Dersaadet Hotel Istanbul. Ajia Hotel comes in at #12 in Istanbul with positive reviews from 9 reviewers such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
Dersaadet Hotel Istanbul
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Kucuk Ayasofya Cad. Kapi Agasi Sok. No:5 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $56/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "In Turkish, Dersaadet means "place of felicity and beauty" -- an appropriate designation for this handsome hotel fashioned in the style of a 19th-century Ottoman house." Full review
Fodor's "Dersaadet means "place of happiness" in Ottoman Turkish and this small, cozy hotel lives up to its name—rooms have an elegant, even plush, feel." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The Dersaadet Hotel Istanbul is a cozy, upscale property set in a remodeled 19th-century Ottoman-style inn." Full review
Lonely Planet "Roughly translated, the Turkish word 'Dersaadet' means 'Place of Happiness' – and you will indeed be happy if you stay here." Full review
Ajia Hotel Frommer's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
National Geographic
Mr & Mrs Smith
Time Out
Cubuklu Cad. Ahmet Rasim Pasa Yalisi No:27 Kanlica, Beykoz, Istanbul 34812, Turkey
From $159/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The contemporary design of this sleek and stylish romantic getaway carries this traditional Ottoman yali into the 21st century." Full review
Lonely Planet "Ajia is long way from the sights of Sultanahmet and the entertainment district of Beyoğlu, but it's a perfect place for a romantic retreat."
Travel + Leisure "The Ajia Hotel, a waterfront property in Kanlica, Istanbul, is housed in an 1870s Ottoman mansion." Full review
Star Service "As a result, its tourist mix of guests spans the continents but typically skews toward those willing to pay for the privilege of excellent views and classy surroundings." Full review
Jetsetter "In this city of many moods and layers, a quiet place like the A’jia is a welcome retreat. A’jia’s private yacht enables guests to explore the city while still enjoying the hotel’s privacy."
The Telegraph8.0
"Perhaps its biggest strength is the hard-to-beat location; you can't get a pad much closer to the Bosphorus Strait." Full review
National Geographic "Deluxe hideout on the Asian-side waterfront, removed from downtown commotion." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Fifteen large and comfortable rooms and suites offer various luxurious flourishes, but all include gorgeous bathrooms of creamy marble and tile. " Full review
Time Out "A’jia is a 16 room boutique hotel and restaurant designed by Reşit Soley. The restaurant serves Italian cuisine, selecting dishes that cannot typically be found in Istanbul’s other Italian restaurants" Full review
