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Hotel Alp vs Raffles Istanbul
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Raffles Istanbul is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Alp. Raffles Istanbul comes in at #19 in Istanbul with endorsements from 6 reviews like Oyster, Jetsetter and Wallpaper.
Hotel Alp
Rough Guide
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
Akbiyik Caddesi Adliye Sokak No 4, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34490, Turkey
From $31 /night
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Breakfast included
Rough Guide
"This fine establishment... is situated down a quiet lane. The smallish rooms are immaculately furnished, some with fourposter beds, and have a/c, wooden floors and tidy bathrooms."
Frommer's
"A good budget option for couples traveling with or without children."
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DK Eyewitness
"There are wonderful views from the roof terrace of this hotel hidden away behind the Blue Mosque."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Alp lives up to its location in Sultanahmet's premier small-hotel enclave, offering a range of attractive, well-priced rooms."
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Raffles Istanbul
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Wallpaper
Oyster
The Telegraph
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Zorlu Center | Besiktas, Istanbul 34340, Turkey
From $217 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
"Channels the city’s Byzantine charm and mystery with gorgeous views from almost every room and lush Turkish textiles."
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Star Service
" With facilities catering to business travelers, families, couples, and VIPs, the 11th member of the international Raffles chain of luxury hotels has broad appeal."
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Wallpaper
"All rooms feature a balcony with the best views overlooking the Bosphorus and the Princes’ Islands."
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Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Raffles Istanbul is a five-pearl property with dramatic, art-filled interiors situated in an upscale mall and residential complex, about a 30-minute drive from the top tourist sights."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"Unlike the majority of luxury hotels in Istanbul, Raffles does not pay homage to the city’s bygone Byzantine and Ottoman eras, but stands instead as a symbol of a modern, self-confident Turkey."
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