Istanbul is an unusual city. Even the walls tell tales and stories about glorious times in it. Therefore, settling in a historic mansion is a good opportunity to feel the spirit of Istanbul. Here is a selection of 10 charming historic hotels in different price points.
Hotel Empress Zoe
Small historic hotel near Hagia Sophia. Traditional spiral staircases, pretty courtyards, cozy gardens and terraces overlooking the city will win the heart of every tourist.
Hotel Ibrahim Pasha
This amazing boutique hotel is located in two Ottoman mansions. Inside the building, Old Istanbul and the modern city are combined, and the open area offers a delightful view. Here you can admire the Blue Mosque and the Bosphorus.
HHK Hotel
This budget hotel is located in an old Ottoman mansion near Eminonu. The hotel boasts a large outdoor terrace overlooking the Golden Horn. The decoration inside is modest: cozy rooms, delicious breakfast and a small relaxation area with a swimming pool.
Celime Hotel - Ottoman Mansion
A fashionable boutique hotel in the center of Istanbul, inside a renovated Ottoman mansion. Old brick walls, marble blotches in the interior, luxurious finishes, mosaics - all this is imbued with the spirit of historic Istanbul.
Hagia Sofia Mansions
Affordable but luxurious hotel. The interior of the hotel makes tourists feel like members of a wealthy and respected Pasha family. Everything is thought out to the smallest detail: a magical inner garden with stunning lounge furniture and a traditionally furnished restaurant.
Saruhan Hotel
Lurking among the historic quarters of Sultanahmet is this small guesthouse. It is located near the beach and amazes its guests with old houses and a magical atmosphere. Clean and simply furnished rooms with small balconies attract tourists. Here you can enjoy your breakfast on the rooftop of the hotel from the cozy terrace.
Marmara guesthouse
To feel like a guest in someone else's house, you should visit the cozy guesthouse "Marmara". It smells of homeliness, and friendly and sincere staff is walking around. From the open terrace, tourists can enjoy a view of the Bosphorus and a breakfast with aromatic rolls.
Angel's Home Hotel
A relatively tiny hotel on one of the streets in the city center. Tourists are enchanted by the cute rooms, rooftop breakfasts and free Turkish pastries all day with tea and coffee.
Darussaade Istanbul Hotel
Small hotel in the heart of the city with tiny but reasonably well appointed and clean rooms. It offers tourists a charming traditional Turkish exterior and interior, friendly staff and unmatched breakfasts.
Le Safran Suite Hotel
Located next to the Topkapi Sultan's Palace, the hotel is decorated with wooden inserts in the interior, artsy lamps and traditional carpets - it is all the culture and history of this amazing country. And although it is called a suite hotel, it looks more like a guest house.
