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
8 July 2024
Fantastic hotel
Fantastic location, lovely clean room, quirky and the staff were exceptionally helpful
5 July 2024
Fantastic place to stay in Sultanahmet
Great location, homely feel, well kept, kind and helpful staff, nice breakfast, communal space
4 July 2024
A great place to stay
Ideal location right next to the Blue Mosque. Lovely roof terrace with a view onto the mosque. Exceptionally nice and helpful staff. Good breakfast too
3 July 2024
Good location, value and best staff.
Location was central to everything and staff was extremely helpful and nice.
First room was tiny including bathroom but we moved to a second room and much larger.
29 June 2024
Elegant and cosy hotel
I love the staff, the decor (books galore, furniture, fabrics, colours…) and cosiness. It s the best small hotel to explore Istambul. Breakfast is also awsome.
28 June 2024
Exceptional
Excellent location!
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27 June 2024
Wonderful helpful people
we were on the top floor and the noise of scraping chairs was not good,
24 June 2024
Fabulous stay in a fabulous city!
Super friendly and attentive staff, amazing location, with a fabulous roof top bar. We were really impressed with the hotel and would definitely recommend to any friends visiting Istanbul.
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23 June 2024
Istanbul Gem!
This lovely and intimate hotel was located close to many cultural and historical attractions. The tram was a five minute walk from the hotel. The hotel was located on a quiet street but only a few minute walk to many shops and restaurants. There was a lovely rooftop/bar with amazing views of the Blue Mosque. I stayed in the Deluxe Double room which I highly recommend since the regular rooms appeared to be very small. The Deluxe Double had a nice sitting area and a private balcony with a table and chairs. The water pressure in the shower was strong and consistent. The daily breakfast spread was lovely and delicious and consisted of local specialties, including Turkish bread, honey, jams (rose jam), cheese, fruit and eggs. The staff was the best staff at any hotel that I have stayed. They were warm, helpful, friendly and genuinely engaged with the visitors. The hotel has personally prepared an amazing map of the city for its guests which I found to be extremely helpful.
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21 June 2024
Very enjoyable
Location was perfect with all key tourist sights within close walking distance
16 June 2024
Amazing hotel would definitely come back.
Lovely, small hotel with really nice personal touches. Super friendly and helpful staff. Appreciated the fact you could ask for a tea or coffee any time of day. Great location in the heart of the city. Lovely traditional decor. Lovely breakfast. And best of all the spectacular roof terrace with Blue Mosque view- what a place to enjoy a chilled drink from the bar!
It was a little noisy at night with some sort of road works outside and the bed was a little soft for us.
15 June 2024
Superb, friendly, wonderful
Very stylish and very friendly, this charming hotel has a lot to offer. The staff are all lovely and helpful. Breakfast is generous and tasty and coffee and tea flow all day. The rooftop terrace and bar has superb views and the location at the edge of the Hippodrome is unmatched. I recommend this wholeheartedly for a touch of comfortable luxury.
10 June 2024
A lovely boutique hotel in a perfect location and very kind attentive staff.
Fabulous location within easy walking distance to the historic attractions. Roof terrace views are stunning. Staff are all lovely and extremely helpful. Gorgeous boutique hotel for a very pleasant stay.
9 June 2024
I would stay again!
The location was perfect for seeing the sights. The bed was amazing after flying all night. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.
8 June 2024
Comfortable luxurious hotel with fantastic view of Blue Mosque and walking distance to main sights!
Fabulous location - walking distance to all attractions, close to tram, yet very quiet side street. Fantastic views of Blue Mosque from roof terrace
The first double we had was small, with a tiny Bath. It felt cramped though comfortable. The last night we were upgraded to a spacious double with a great bath, balcony and wardrobe.
4 June 2024
Fabulous
Staff were extremely helpful at providing advice, booking taxis and restaurants. Great view from the roof terrace.
4 June 2024
Fantastic hotel in a great location
This is a gem of a property in a fantastic location, so close to some of Istanbul's key sights. The staff were wonderful - full of advice and very happy to have a chat and help with all our needs re restaurants and directions. The breakfast was lovely and the roof top terrace was fabulous - just the spot for a coffee in the morning or a drink in the evening.
We stayed in three different rooms as we retuned to Istanbul a few times during our holiday - some of the rooms and bathrooms are very small so be careful to check what you're booking. On the flip side, the larger rooms are spacious and include a lounge and a separate wardrobe area for bags which is great.
1 June 2024
Turkish vibes in the hart of the old city
The cosy vibe of the hotel also the staff are very attentive to accommodate your needs. Even if we checked out when we returned for our bags to go to the airport they offered as water and drinks.
The rooms is quite small, and the shower if you are not a small person is hard to be able to fit comfortably
30 May 2024
Very enjoyable
Friendly, quirky hotel with interesting decor and great roof top bar with views.
Breakfast a bit limited although what was available was of a very good standard.
27 May 2024
The most perfect place to stay in Istanbul
Beautiful property located in the heart of the old part of Istanbul Very friendly staff Delicious breakfast Amazing roof terrace
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27 May 2024
Beautiful historic property in the very heart of Istanbul
The roof terrace at Ibrahim Pasha is just about my favourite place in Istanbul. Overlooking the Blue Mosque and looking out at the Bosphorus there is no better place to have a drink watching the sun go down. Staff are delightful and helpful. The rooms very comfortable and nicely done. We had a lovely quiet balcony for some extra private space.
With the location right in the heart of Sultanamet which is perfect you have to battle diabolical traffic and narrow lanes to get there by car.
19 May 2024
Exceptional
We had a good experience with the staff. All of them were very helpful, professional and super friendly.
15 May 2024
Absolute Gem. Like staying with friends.
The staff are amazing. Friendly and helpful. The location is perfect. A few steps from the Hippodrome and a few more to the Blue Mosque. The hotel is really cozy with comfortable furnishings and lots of little places to relax with tea and cake and a book while you catch your breath. And last but not least there is a lovely rooftop bar with views of the Blue Mosque.
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8 May 2024
Great value hotel in ideal location
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location for main sights. Comfortable and spacious room.
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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
10 July 2024
Exceptional
Not a fancy hotel, but a lovely boutique hotel. Very clean, with the most comfortable bed and pillows, great air conditioning and all the staff are fantastic. They could not have been more pleasant or helpful. We had an amazing 4 nights. You cannot beat the location or the roof terrace. Highly recommend this hotel.
Breakfast area a bit cramped, but nothing they could do about this.