Istanbul, TurkeySultanahmet
Hotel Ibrahim Pasha
A converted Ottoman townhouse
Sultanahmet Istanbul, Turkey
Renovated
2014
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
A converted Ottoman townhouse
The hotel functions like a private townhouse, where guests read Ottoman history books by the lobby hearth over afternoon tea.
What it’s good at
Notable
Two converted nineteenth-century Ottoman townhouses, facing the stone walls of Ibrahim Pasha's palace.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Sepia-toned photographs and traditional Turkish rugs, heated floors and flat screens, large leather sofas and a fireplace — all come together to create a natural balance between the world of yesterday and that of tomorrow.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Hippodrome lies just steps down the quiet side street, with the Blue Mosque rising immediately beyond.
The rooms
Rooms follow the contours of the original residences, finished with wooden blinds, framed prints, and heated bathroom floors.
At the table
A Turkish breakfast buffet is laid out each morning around marble-topped tables beneath an ornate gilded mirror.
How it began
Architect İhsan Bilgin combined two late-nineteenth-century townhouses in 1992, naming the hotel after the grand vizier whose palace stands opposite.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.