Four Seasons Hotel at Sultanahmet, Istanbul
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“What a rehabilitation success story: a former prison just steps from Topkapı Palace and Aya Sofya is now one of Istanbul’s premier accommodations, where rooms and suites are luxuriously outfitted and overlook the Sea of Marmara, the Old City, or a manicured interior courtyard.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Istanbul.
“Built in Ottoman Turkish revival style at the end of World War I, what is today the Istanbul flagship of the upscale Four Seasons chain was originally built as a prison to house political dissidents.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Istanbul.
“Built in 1918, this Four Seasons hotel is so unabashedly opulent you’d never guess it was Istanbul’s first prison. Its 65 rooms are individually decorated with opulent furnishings, handwoven kilim rugs and original Turkish artwork.”
“Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is a posh escape. But before it was converted to a hotel in 1996, it was a less luxurious experience.Formerly a prison, the neoclassical building once housed oppositional political figures and dissident writers, including famed Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet.”
“This luxurious hotel is actually fashioned from a late-Ottoman era prison once used to incarcerate writers, artists and other dissidents, though it has been so brilliantly converted you’d never guess. Its location in the heart of the city means it’s a stone’s throw from many of Istanbul’s most famous sights.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
- Hagia Sophia
All you need to know
Located on 1 Tevkifhane Sok in the Sultanahmet area of the famous Fatih district, this five-star hotel is the epitome of luxury and style. The hotel is housed in a three-story building that features a neo-classic style that also has a courtyard.
The hotel rooms are furnished with modern decors and fitted with the finest furniture while needed amenities and facilities are duly provided in these rooms.
The hotel is located in the perfect hospitality location where it offers guests a nearness to the city’s most beautiful and exciting places. This makes the Four Season Hotel at Sultanahmet the ideal departure spot for tourists looking to get the excitement and thrill of the city.
The famous and iconic Topkapi Palace is just 350 m away from the hotel while the Hagia Sophia is just 250 m away from the hotel premises. The popular and widely used Aksaray Tram Station is a little over 2 km away from the hotel while the nearest airport to the hotel is Ataturk Airport is 19 km away.
The hotel offers a stunning and panoramic view of the city’s landmarks.
The hotel rooms are fitted with modern amenities and facilities such as free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms come with a private bathroom that features thoughtful touches such as bathroom slippers, bathrobes, and free toiletries.
The Four Seasons Hotel offers guests an exotic and exquisite menu option featuring several local and international cuisines.
The hotel spa is the ideal place for body and beauty treatment.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
11 January 2023
Fabulous
location
11 January 2023
Great place . Fantastic location near Top Capy and Aye Sophia Mosq.
Great location, wonderfull, newly refubished hotel, fantastic view . High end amneties, toiletries, coffee/tea facilities in the room, friendly staff. The hotel has a lot of character, probably one of the best ever.
24 December 2022
it’s always a pleasure staying at the Four Seasons- it was flawless… we will return
location, service, serenity and the fact that it’s quiet despite being located in the busiest and very touristy area
none
11 November 2022
Exceptional
The service was exceptional, staff couldn't have been nicer. Location was perfect, convenient for major historical landmarks. We had a wonderful stay.
7 November 2022
Exceptional
One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. Totally luxurious, fantastic location, wonderful staff.
Nothing
6 November 2022
amazing!
Sweets in the room are delicious. The service they provide is great.
I wish the staff could speak simpler English.
Please explain the deposit in advance.
30 October 2022
must stay
Excellent service
location is excellent
5 October 2022
Fabulous hotel in brilliant location
Perfect location for visiting the Blue Mosque and Agia Sophia. Luxurious hotel and staff cannot do enough to help you. Great roof top bar with fabulous views.
Service in the bar was slightly slow but not so as it ruined our visit.
2 October 2022
Exceptional
location / and aesthetic appeal
didn’t have wide range of Turkish menue
21 September 2022
Limited facilities for a Four Seasons
Upgraded to very nice suite
Room and in room dinning
25 August 2022
Wonderful luxury family holiday that exceeded our expectations !
Fantastic suite, Fantastic service and Fantastic location
8 August 2022
this must be how royals are treated
being treated like royalty, even before check in
rooftop, which has great views, was unavailable
17 January 2024
Pleasant
Location
Amenities closed
22 June 2023
Nice stay but don't get a room that is right on the street !!!
Wonderful staff. Professional, helpful and friendly.
Good restaurant, peaceful and enjoyed eating there.
Our Room on the ground floor opened out directly onto the street. No view. No privacy. Woke up at 4.30am due to the mosque calling for prayers across the street.
20 June 2023
Very poor
we experienced the devastating loss of our bag while we were going ato the hotel. It was a distressing experience that left us feeling frustrated and unsupported.
20 June 2023
Bad
The hotel's location turned out to be a major inconvenience. It was situated in an undesirable area with constant noise and disruption from nearby construction. This made it impossible to relax and enjoy our stay.
16 June 2023
Bad
cars do not entry very hard to find ,my expectations were so different
30 April 2023
Horrible
Location
We asked for a garden view, instead we were given a bigger much more expensive room facing under finished abandoned building. The rooms were next to the speaker which announced the pray at 5 am every morning. We could not sleep.
16 February 2023
Bad
2 July 2024
Exceptional
14 June 2024
Exceptional
10 June 2024
Exceptional
7 June 2024
Fabulous
28 May 2024
Exceptional
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Fitness
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Street parking
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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