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Hotel Alp vs The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul scores slightly better than Hotel Alp. The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul comes in at 81 with recommendations from 6 sources like Concierge, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.

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
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
8 / 10
Askerocagi Cad. Suzer Plaza No:9 Elmadag, Sisli, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $187 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Opulence and luxury... The hotel strives for a niche alongside that of the other multistarred hotels with exotic massage treatments, a premier health center, and fitness packages." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"There is no such thing here as a room without some kind of a view."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Amenities include an on-site Turkish hamam (sauna), indoor pool, and outdoor spa in the summer months, but the real attraction might be the views of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel is more modern than the other luxury brands in town and escapes the opportunity for Turkish decor and heavy architectural influence." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Past meets present with Ottoman-inspired rooms and a high-end hammam in a modernist skyscraper in bustling Beyoglu." Full review
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