Istanbul: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Istanbul side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Sultanahmet inn Hotel	Best Value Old Harbour Hotel istanbul	Luxury Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Guest score	8.6/10	9.2/10	9.4/10
Reviews	1,100	684	1,620
Stars	★★★	★★★	★★★★★
Area	Fatih	Fatih	Besiktas
Reference price per night	€76	€115	€513
Guests like	Location: Walking distance to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and public transport links. Staff: Friendly, polite team available around the clock to assist with luggage and transport.	Staff: Friendly, attentive team provide helpful service and assist with luggage or transfers. Location: Walking distance to historic landmarks, public transport links, and local dining options.	Staff: Friendly, attentive, and professional team provide a warm welcome. Location: Historic setting right on the Bosphorus waterfront, away from city noise.
Guests mention	Bathroom: Extremely small spaces with narrow showers, tiny sinks, and visible mold on tiles.	Noise: Loud music from nearby restaurants and street sounds disturb sleep until late at night.	Value For Money: High standards of luxury, though dining and spa prices are considered excessive.
Good for	family, parking, ac, breakfast	family, ac	pets, family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Sultanahmet inn Hotel if price matters most, Old Harbour Hotel istanbul for the best balance of score and price, and Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.