Hotel Ibrahim Pasha, Istanbul
Expert reviews
“Cultural tomes are piled in reception and throughout the 24 rooms of this exemplary design hotel, which also has a comfortable lounge with open fire, and a terrace bar with knockout views of the nearby Blue Mosque.”
“What was once the home of an extended Armenian family offers comfortable, stylishly decorated rooms with vintage-looking wood and leather furniture, colorfully patterned Turkish carpets and textiles, and contemporary Middle Eastern touches.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Istanbul.
“Conjure up images of a flickering open fire, comfy sofas, shelves stacked with copious quantities of books, and an endless supply of fresh tea and homemade cookies. No, it’s not your own living room, it’s the ground floor of this stylish yet dignified Old City hotel.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Istanbul.
“With a stylish roof terrace, comfortable rooms, friendly staff and excellent breakfasts, this hotel in the heart of Istanbul is popular with discerning city-breakers. It’s a short walk across the former chariot racing arena to the Blue Mosque.”
What guests liked
- Rooftop terrace
- Helpful staff
- Blue Mosque
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Situated on 7 Terzihane Sok in the famous Sultanahmet area of Fatih district of the city, this fine establishment provides the best of hospitality amenities and facilities. The Hotel Ibrahim Pasha provides several room options for guests visiting the beautiful city of Istanbul either for business or pleasure. Room options such as Deluxe Twin Room, Standard Double Room, Deluxe Double Room and Standard Twin Room are all available in the hotel.
The hotel is excellently located in a prime location where it offers proximity to some of Istanbul’s most famous attractions, making it the ideal place for tourists to stay when in the city.
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts is a 2-minute walk away from the hotel while the famous Blue Mosque is 250 m away from the hotel. The Aksaray Train Station is located at a distance of almost 2 km away from the hotel while the nearest airport to the hotel is the Istanbul Ataturk Airport which is 13 km away.
The Hotel Ibrahim offers luxury and comfort at its best.
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.
A breakfast buffet is served by the hotel featuring several local and international dishes.
The rooftop terrace offers comfy seating and relaxation options for guests.
Location
Recent guest reviews
4 June 2025
We would have no hesitation returning to this hotel or recommending to others
Great location and super helpful staff. The hotel is very well run and has a good vibe. Breakfast is great too
3 June 2025
Exceptional
We were very satisfied with our stay. The staff was flexible, helpful, and truly guest-oriented. The rooms were pleasant and comfortable, and the rooftop offers a stunning view of the Blue Mosque and the sea. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a charming, well-located hotel in Istanbul.
1 June 2025
Great stay
The location is amazing. The rooms, though small, is lovely and functional.
29 May 2025
Exceptional
Couldn't have ask for a better experience! We were offered an room upgrade to celebrate our babymoon, the staff was super nice, the location is great (just a minute away from the Blue Mosque) and the rooftop is perfect to end your night in a calming way. A very nice hotel with helpful and caring staff, we liked it so much that we stayed one more night, thank you for everything!!
26 May 2025
very comfortable and excellent service
great location yet peaceful
terrace bar opening a bit earlier
24 May 2025
Exceptional hotel. Great location, really helpful seaff. We loved the roof terrace /bar. Very good breakfast include
The location could not have been better, in the historic centre . The roof top terrace/ bar had exceptional views over Istanbul
Nothing
19 May 2025
Exceptional
Location of the hotel is excelent, just near of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Breakfast is great, small place but big choice. Some rooms seem to be little small but if you use them just for resting and sleeping they are nice and clean. Bonus point: great terrace with look on Blue Mosque and sea.
19 May 2025
When we return to Istanbul we will stay at Hotel Ibrahim Pasha.
Room was very nice, comfortable bed, shower was roomy with good pressure and lots of hot water. The breakfast was very good and the staff were always available and accommodating. Location was excellent, minutes by foot to Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, excellent restaurants and good grocery stores.
16 May 2025
Exceptional
Situated in easy access to lots of the sites. I have mobility issues and did find it difficult to navigate Istanbul but the staff at Hotel Ibrahim Pasha were wonderful in ordering taxis for us and asking drivers to take us as close as possible to entrances. Breakfast was delicious with a variety of dishes. Loved the decor throughout. Thank you to all staff for their excellent assistance and support.
11 May 2025
Nice hotel, friendly staff
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good with a decent variety of options. Location is a 5 minute walk to all the major sites such as Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, etc. and a 10 minute walk to Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. They also provide unlimited free bottled water which was much appreciated.
I booked a superior room specifically so I could have outdoor space (as pictured). When I checked in, my room didn't have any outdoor space and I was told by the staff not all superior rooms have the patio and I would have needed to specify that I wanted one with a patio. They offered to move me the next day when one was available but I didn't want to pack up all my stuff again. I found that very misleading so if you book a superior room are expecting a room with a patio like the pictures, message them prior to confirm that they have one available.
1 May 2025
Wonderful!
The hotel was perfectly situated and our room Was great. Staff were excellent!
Cocktails are too pricey
29 April 2025
Very good
Location is great, staff are very helpful and breakfast was good. Roof terrace is a lovely spot for an early evening drink after a hard days tourism!
Our room was rather small and the bathroom was particularly cramped. But the room did have everything we needed
28 April 2025
Fabulous hotel
This hotel is amazing. The staff are attentive, patient, kind, knowledgeable, polite, smiling and helpful. I cannot praise them enough. The roof top has a wonderful view and you can call for drinks on the phone. The location is exceptional. The breakfast was beautifully presented with a wonderful range of turkish products. The rose jam, grilled olives, bread, cheeses, pomegranate juice and whipped yogurt were our particular favourites. The room was small but beautifully decorated, and quiet with a powerful shower and hairdryer and deliciously smelling toiletries. The room was very cosy, homely and comfortable in terms of bed, blankets, and bowl of fruit provided. We will be recommending it to all our friends.
28 April 2025
Excellent location with amazing helpful staff.
Great Hotel - very well located - easy access to everything you want to see & do in Istanbul. The staff are amazing and super helpful.
With it literally being 2minutes walk from the Blue Mosque, you can expect to hear the call to prayer at sunrise. So don’t complain if that’s not your thing.
23 April 2025
Very good
The location was amazing
Our room was very very small
21 April 2025
Exceptional
Excellent location, with good views of the Blue Mosque from the rooftop. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Very clean.
18 April 2025
Exceptional
Very nice calm hotel in an excellent location. Nice helpful staff. Lovely design and atmosphere.
17 April 2025
Brilliant location, exceptional staff, a must for your bucket list!
We travelled as a party of four, with my elderly parents, the location couldn’t be better, the room was perfect - we loved the rain water shower - and the staff were exceptional. Thank you to everyone at Ibrahim Pasha.
11 April 2025
Lovely location, clean, beautiful breakfast spread, helpful staff.
Lovely staff; beautiful location. The rooms are a bit small. The breakfast was amazing!!! Interior design of the main hotel rooms is lovely. Rooms felt a bit dated.
5 April 2025
Location, location, location! Don’t forget to take your coffee upstairs to the terrace.
The location was phenomenal, staff were friendly and helpful. It felt like home, the small book shop feel added to the character of the place.
31 March 2025
Fantastics stay. Staff is very helpful. Breakfast is delicous. Property looks very nice.
Well- Maintained and nicely decorated
30 March 2025
Love the genuine hospitality
Love the hospitality of the hotel ,,they went out of their way to help us ensure that our stay was memorable
30 March 2025
Great staff and well-designed rooms.
Great aesthetic, location and staff. Helpful to a fault.
29 March 2025
Perfect spot, and an excellent hotel. Will recommend to others traveling to Istanbul.
The room was perfect. Loved the personal patio. The breakfast everyday was good. The location was PERFECT for seeing all the highlights of the old city. The staff was exceptional: Extremely helpful, and professional. They were always available with dinner suggestions, serving us coffee or explaining directions on the map.
27 March 2025
Great stay
Excellent location Good staff
Very boutique like
27 March 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful building near the Blue Mosque. The rooftop terrace is a special place to relax at sunset.
26 March 2025
Exceptional
Unbeatable location, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast.
Nothing!
24 March 2025
1st Tme Visit to Istanbul
Excellent staff and great customer service. Location is superb.
Proximity to major tourist attractions and closeness to many restaurants and cafes. Also, very close to the T1 Tramway.
23 March 2025
Amazing location and exceptional staff!
The staff were uniformly excellent and the location is just about perfect
22 March 2025
Very good
Service, staff and location
Poor Wifi
22 March 2025
Best hotel, fantastic staff, greatly location, best holiday.
The staff at the boutique style Hotel Ibrahim Pasha were all fantastic. They could not do enough for their guests. The rooms were neat, well laid out and it didn't feel like the typical hotel room, much more comfortable and felt spacious with a nice balcony. The roof terrace provided a clear view of the nearby Blue Mosque. Information, tours, and history was all provided eagerly by the staff, who helped us organise a fantastic day trip to Gallipoli, with an awesome guide once we arrived. I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. We will definitely be telling our friends, and I highly recommend staying here for a great holiday or stopover. The hotel is walking distance from many attractions, such as grand bazaar, spice market, ferries to the Asian side, mosques, the easy to use tram service, and amazing architecture. Nearby are many restaurants and bars, but far enough away that it's quiet at the hotel.
Nothing. Everything was as good as could be.
22 March 2025
Perfect location! Great friendly staff!
Location is excellent! Just in front of the Blue Mosque. Perfect to walk around, explore, come back for a rest and then set out again in the afternoon. Such friendly staff at the reception - who guided and provided so much detail that I havent even experienced at a 5 star hotel concierge service. Absolutely amazing staff. Dont forget to ask the staff for all the shopping, sightseeing recommendations. Conveniently located near the Sultanahmet tram stop.
Rooms and the bathroom are a tad bit small. The breakfast could do with more local turkish food options to provide an even more suitable stay. But really, these are small points. Overall, wouldnt think twice about booking again.
21 March 2025
Would book again
Hospitality from the moment we arrived. Cozy, clean boutique hotel with beautiful interior design and rooftop terrace you can enjoy with complimentary tea and coffee throughout your stay or an afternoon homemade cake and cookies. Breakfast beautifully displayed. We were excited to come back after a long day of exploring, that tells a lot. Thank you for everything. :)
18 March 2025
Wonderful Stay at this Lovely Hotel
I traveled with my wife on an excursion to Istanbul. This hotel is a very charming, cozy and eclectic and in a perfect location near the Blue Mosque in the heat of old town. The staff were terrific and very helpful and a pleasure to talk to, they made the stay extra special. The room was nicely decorated and very comfortable. The breakfast provided a great start for our day. We especially enjoyed the 4pm tea and cookies/cakes and the rooftop terrace. A fine hotel you will love it !
All good !!
8 March 2025
Boutique hotel, great staff and great location.
Excellent location on a quiet road less than 5 minutes from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Staff very helpful and full of advice on what to see and where to eat. Good value with lovely library of books and nicely decorated rooms. A really lovely boutique hotel with a lot of character. The staff made our stay stress free and were so helpful.
23 February 2025
Great place to stay when in Istanbul as a tourist.
Great location with a wonderful staff to look after you.
Rooms were a bit small
17 February 2025
Fabulous
Room, breakfasts, staff were great.
Only issue with room was that we could not turn down the thermostat enough. Room was overheated.
15 February 2025
Nice stay in Istanbul
It was perfectly located but the room though freshly painted had wear and stains/cracks in the bathroom. It was generally well clean but found a hair in my bed on first day, on top of the shower and on carpet. So that is always a bit off putting. The breakfast and service were excellent. The bed mattress is way too soft. My bf had back and hip problems one day because of it. But covers were super comfortable.
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12 February 2025
gorgious stay ..wonderful people
staff is very friendly..location is central..place is super clean….its like u are staying in yr living room at home
room size is very small
11 February 2025
Exceptional
Impeccable service from arrival to departure, location is right in the center of all the big attractions. Great breakfast. Felt amazing to get back to our hotel after a long day of sightseeing and having a coffee and some Turkish delights in front of the fireplace. Do upgrade for a bigger room, we have had 2 different rooms and the small upgrade makes a world of difference in room size and comfort.
10 February 2025
Very good
Location is totally perfect, 10/10
8 February 2025
Quirky design boutique hotel
Stunning little hotel. Beautifully styled with attention to detail. Staff super helpful. Great position.... would definitely use this hotel again in a flash!!
7 February 2025
Amazing location, fantastic staff and great value for money
Staff were amazing! Really helpful with any request and very knowledgeable on the area.
4 February 2025
Highly recommend this hotel : home away from home !
Location , fabulous staff -friendly and helpful, the gorgeous furnishings , the beautifully presented breakfast ,the open fire , homemade cake and tea in afternoon
That we had to leave !
2 February 2025
Highly recommend this place
The ambience, the decor, the atmosphere was really warm and welcoming. The hospitality was exceptional. The staff were amazing. Mustafa, Ramazan, Merih and Elkayi were really friendly and pleasant and were always happy to help. I loved our stay.
The breakfast area was a bit small but it’s absolutely fine.
2 February 2025
we are recommending to everyone
we loved everything, especially the staff and the afternoon tea
1 February 2025
Very good
The Boutique feel, comfortable, townhouse feel, with library & lighting that just felt really welcoming
Beds were too soft, pillows too synthetic
29 January 2025
Brilliant place to stay first time in turkey and the hotel terrace over looking the mosque was stunning with great staff
Location and the team were amazing
Nothing at all
27 January 2025
Exceptional
The staff was so helpful always next to us to assist with anything all time. Their hospitality is unmatched. Definitely recommend it.
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
11 June 2025
Very good