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Sofa Hotel Istanbul Autograph Collection vs Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul scores significantly higher than The Sofa Hotel. Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul has a TripExpert Score of 90 with positive reviews from 10 reviews like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Let's Go.

Sofa Hotel Istanbul Autograph Collection
Sofa Hotel Istanbul Autograph Collection
8 / 10
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
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Frommer's 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 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 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 Travel + Leisure
"No neighborhood in Istanbul exudes more European chic than Nisantisi. The Sofa Hotel is a prime example." Full review
Star Service 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
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Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
8 / 10
Ciragan Caddesi 32, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $282 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The guest list reads like a who's who of international royalty, all lining up for a Bosphorus-view room (not all get one)." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Well, all you need to know these days is that this is one of only two grand hotels on the European shores of the Bosphorus."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The best things about the place are its location right on the Bosphorus and its amazing infinity pool." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Formerly the palace of an Ottoman Sultan, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski is the grand dame of Istanbul." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Staying at this former Imperial Ottoman Palace—an elaborate, Arabian-style compound that the empire’s sultans called home—may easily give you delusions of grandeur." Full review
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