Esans HotelvsThe Bank Hotel Istanbul
Both properties are praised by writers. Overall, Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Esans Hotel. Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel scores 78 with endorsements from 6 publications including oyster.com, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
Esans Hotel
Fodor's
Ishakpasa Cad Yenisarachane Sok. No:4, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $21/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "The emphasis at this delightful family-run bed-and-breakfast is on guest satisfaction, and the eight rooms in the restored wooden house are decorated with thoughtful attention to detail." Full review
The Bank Hotel Istanbul
Frommer's
Tablet
Star Service Fodor's
Jetsetter
Oyster
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
U.S. News & World Report Show All Reviews
Bankalar Caddesi No. 5, Istanbul 34421, Turkey
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "More fun are the original vaults, with steel doors made by the Berlin-based Arnhem company, from which diners at the in-house restaurant can pick their own bottle." Full review
Tablet19.0
"There’s an impressive wine cellar, an equally impressive spa, and a rooftop terrace pushes the whole thing over the line from “quite good” to “top of the class.”" Full review
Star Service "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
Fodor's "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
Jetsetter "Three or more nights in Istanbul's Karaköy, in a chic, design-savvy hotel, with breakfast and a welcome drink." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 63-room Vault Karakoy is a luxury boutique hotel situated in a former bank." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A family-friendly Istanbul hotel with period charm, an atmospheric restaurant, a hammam and Golden Horn views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "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
Mr & Mrs Smith "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
U.S. News & World Report18.0
"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
