Istanbul

[Carrie]

I remember some time ago there was a thread with quite a few hotel recommndations for Istanbul but having searched I can only turn up one recommendation for the Empress Zoe which looks lovely but unfortunately is booked up for the time we want to go.

Any other recommendations?

[steveo]

Eresin. Pricey but nice. It's near the mosque and the palace

http://www.eresin.com.tr

[edcam]

Last time we stayed at the Rast Hotel - very central and pretty reasonable. Istanbul isn't huge but you really should stay in this central area (Sultanahmet) so you can walk everywhere.

[antantant]

Depends what you want to do - last time I was there I ventured over the bridge and stayed here:

http://www.thehousehotel.com/the-house-hotel-galatasaray/

and loved it. More modern / shopping / bars / clubby Istanbul than in Sultanahmet where your original choice was though.

[Marmora Man]

steveo Wrote:

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> Eresin. Pricey but nice. It's near the mosque and

> the palace

>

> http://www.eresin.com.tr

We stayed here last year. Could, just, see the Sea of Marmora from our room and easily from the rooftop restaurant. Easy to walk to all the obvious site - Blue Mosque, Agia Sophia, the Souk, etc.

Recommended

[Carrie]

Eresin is also booked up for the weekend we want unfortunately. Really want to stay in Sultanahmet and wanted to stay somewhere reasonably small with an "old" feel to it - Rast hotel looks a bit hotely if you see what I mean, although the location and views look great- but maybe I shouldn't be picky as everywhere else seems to be booked! Thanks for the recommendations.

[womanofdulwich]

we are going to Istanbul soon and have been recommended The Other Tour- pricey but apparently VERY good.

[Gerryw80]

You could consider Sabnem Hotel or Alzar Hotel in Sultanahmet. They are much smaller and intimate:)

[Aladam888]

We stayed at the Four Season's Hotel when we visited Istambul last year. I was completely satified with the hotel service and rooms. Do check out!

[jumpinjackflash]

I stayed at the Swissotel last December. Highly recommended.

[Cassius]

Aladam888 Wrote:

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> We stayed at the Four Season's Hotel when we

> visited Istambul last year. I was completely

> satified with the hotel service and rooms. Do

> check out!

Mmmm - a lovely looking hotel and a fantastic location, but hardly in the small and authentic style - AND expensive.

[Carrie]

Yes - I did look at the four seasons and thought it looked lovely - more than I was hoping to pay but maybe we could push the boat out for a special treat .....then I realised the price was per night and not for the 5 nights that we were going for!

[lozzyloz]

2nd 4 Seasons. Worth the extra. Lovely hotel, staff and location.

[Alex K]

Forget Istanbul. Try Constantinople instead.