Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet

Experts' Choice Award

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet

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9/10

What the experts agree on

A former Ottoman-era prison turned intimate boutique hotel, steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Experts praise its historic atmosphere, attentive service, spa, and peaceful courtyard rooms despite the compact size.

20 expert reviews

“A must for those seeking Ottoman atmosphere and history.”

– The Telegraph

Rough Guide

"Completely renovated as a five-star hotel... Excellent, attentive service as you’d expect."

Concierge

"Probably the only Four Seasons in a prison, and one of the smallest in the chain, but there's nothing confining about this 65-room hotel."

Fodor's

"A former prison just steps from Topkapı Palace and Aya Sofya is now one of Istanbul's premier accommodations, where rooms and suites are luxuriously outfitted." Full review

Condé Nast Traveler

Readers' Choice Award

""It seems smaller and feels more intimate than it is. We were addressed by name everywhere we went, and the concierge is incredible."" Full review

Lonely Planet

"A regular entry in ‘Best Hotel in the World’ lists, this place oozes quality and comfort."

Travel + Leisure

World's Best Hotels

"Set in the heart of Sultanahmet... this property’s century-old Neoclassical building and manicured garden courtyard have hosted hotel guests since 1996." Full review

Afar Magazine

"I promise that the best place to relax, have a twilight cocktail, and soak in the awe-inspiring sights of Istanbul is the rooftop of the Four Seasons at Sultanahmet." Full review

Jetsetter

"Century-old prison turned plush Istanbul digs with manicured gardens, a roof terrace and spa." Full review

Tablet

19.8

"Istanbul is a glorious city—marvelous in its architecture, profound in its history, and exciting in its cuisine. And now, at last, there is a proper place to stay and enjoy it all… in a..." Full review

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