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Hotel Amira Istanbul vs The Kybele Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Amira Istanbul scores slightly better than Kybele Hotel. Hotel Amira Istanbul is ranked #27 in Istanbul with approval from 2 reviewers including Fodor's, Lonely Planet.
Hotel Amira Istanbul
Fodor's
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Mustafapasa Sok. No 79, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $56 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"An attractive atrium between two wings houses the lobby, and well-appointed rooms are furnished in an eclectic mix of Turkish and contemporary styles."
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Star Service
"Slightly larger than the Witt, but in a more tourist-preferred location behind the Blue Mosque, the Amira is an affordable hotel with little pretension."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A consistent performer, Amira has 32 attractive rooms with Ottoman flourishes."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"One of the most popular options in the Old City, and stands out for its central location, personal family-run atmosphere, excellent free breakfast, and stylish rooms."
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The Kybele Hotel
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
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Alemdar Mah. Yerebatan Cad. No:35 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34410, Turkey
From $33 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Atmospheric, unusual... The spacious rooms sport marbled wallpaper and old wood flooring."
Fodor's
"This charming little inn is best known for the incredible profusion of antique lamps—4,000 at last count—that hang from the ceilings in the ornate, parlor-like lobby."
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Insight Guides
"Famous for its thousands of hanging glass lamps that even infiltrate the bedrooms, the Kybele, created out of a pair of townhouses, is a splash of colour both inside and out."
Lonely Planet
"The location near Aya Sofya is central, and the rooms, which feature cute marble bathrooms, are smallish but comfortable."
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Travel + Leisure
"Sitting partly over Istanbul’s famous Basilica Cistern, the hotel is in easy walking distance from most major landmarks."
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