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The Marmara Pera Hotel vs The Bank Hotel Istanbul

Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel scores slightly higher than The Marmara Pera Hotel. Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel ranks #17 in Istanbul with praise from 8 publications such as Oyster, Star Service and Lonely Planet.

The Marmara Pera Hotel
The Marmara Pera Hotel
7 / 10
Mesrutiyet Caddesi Tepebasi, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $67 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"One of the city’s truly great hotels built to house the original passengers arriving from Paris on the Orient Express."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A great location in the midst of Beyoğlu's major entertainment enclave makes this high-rise modern hotel an excellent choice." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"To stay in the center of it all, try the Marmara Pera, which hosts Mikla, one of Istanbul’s chicest restaurants, on its top two floors." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"In the cultural heart of Beyoğlu and housed in a solid stone building this hotel was once the Libyan consulate."
Star Service Star Service
"Virtually opposite the famous Pera Palace, this hotel rises high in a 17-story tower block above its neighbors." Full review
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The young staffers do a fine job at reception although individual requests tend to get overlooked in the rush.
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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
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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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