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.”
“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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