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Hotel Alp vs Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

Both Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul and Hotel Alp are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul ranks significantly better than Hotel Alp. Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul ranks #14 in Istanbul with accolades from 7 sources including Jetsetter, Fodor's and The Telegraph.

Hotel Alp
Hotel Alp
7 / 10
Akbiyik Caddesi Adliye Sokak No 4, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34490, Turkey
From $31 /night
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Concierge
  • Air Conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Breakfast included
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Rough Guide 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 Frommer's
"A good budget option for couples traveling with or without children." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"There are wonderful views from the roof terrace of this hotel hidden away behind the Blue Mosque."
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
8 / 10
Sinanpasa Mah, Hayrettin Iskelesi Sok, No.1, Besiktas, Istanbul 34353, Turkey
From $212 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"In a 1930s tobacco warehouse near the waterfront in the busy central neighborhood of Besiktas, the Shangri-La is popular with affluent families as well as a smaller number of business travelers." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Offering all the opulence and sophistication expected of this world-class brand, the Shangri-La Bosphorus overlooks the water, with a glittering lobby that features a two-story crystal chandelier." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Shangri-La Bosphorus is a first-rate luxury hotel housed in a former waterfront warehouse on the European side of the Bosphorus river." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"There is a variety of cuisines (from Asian to Mediterranean) to suit most palates, but it's the impressive wall of wine that will have us coming back for more." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Luxe digs on the Bosphorus, with palatial rooms, a world class spa and a destination Cantonese restaurant." Full review
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