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Sultanahmet Palace Hotel vs The Bank Hotel Istanbul

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel and Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel are both rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Sultanahmet Palace Hotel. Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel comes in at 85 with recommendations from 8 reviewers such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
7 / 10
Otel Sultanahmet Sarayi Torun Sokak, No:19, 34122 Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $56 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Business Center
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Frommer's Frommer's
"You either love this one or hate it. That's because in all of the deluxe rooms, each small bathroom doubles as a marble-clad mini-hamam." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Grand marble stairways, columns, Greek statues, and fountains grace the public spaces, and rooms have touches like ornate ceiling mouldings... and cushioned divans for reclining." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This is the ideal place to spoil yourself. Less authentically refurbished than some other establishments, it is, nevertheless, a refined hotel that deserves its palace title."
Star Service Star Service
"This low-lying reddish-pink boutique-hotel in the heart of Old Istanbul was designed to look old in a faux-Classical style that some will like while leaving others cold." Full review
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Staffers are friendly although a bit distant and not quick on their feet to respond to guest requests.
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Sultanahmet Palace Hotel is a solid three-pearl option for travelers who want to be in the historic quarter as close to the Blue Mosque as possible." Full review
The Bank Hotel Istanbul
The Bank Hotel Istanbul
8 / 10
Bankalar Caddesi No. 5, Istanbul 34421, Turkey
From $97 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"The hotel will likely appeal to some of the same travelers who stay at the nearby Witt Istanbul, which is also stylish but has fewer facilities and a somewhat less convenient location." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A mid-19th-century bank building near the Galata Bridge combines historical accents and contemporary design in comfortable, attractive rooms spread over two separate buildings." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Three or more nights in Istanbul's Karaköy, in a chic, design-savvy hotel, with breakfast and a welcome drink." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 63-room Vault Karakoy is a luxury boutique hotel situated in a former bank." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A family-friendly Istanbul hotel with period charm, an atmospheric restaurant, a hammam and Golden Horn views." Full review
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