Four Seasons Hotel at Sultanahmet

At the heart of Istanbul’s oldest and most historic district, the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is housed within a grand Ottoman building and is within easy walking distance of five of Istanbul’s major monuments.

The 65 generously sized guest rooms and suites surround a manicured courtyard where birds sing, and a herb garden fills the air with warm aromatic fragrances. Each room is unique, having been designed around the building’s unique architecture and features a lavish marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub and separate shower. Deluxe rooms are between 42 and 50 sqm in area and provide views of the landscaped hotel courtyard, exterior garden, street or partial views of Hagia Sophia or the Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque. Larger still at 55 to 60 sqm, Premier rooms have sweeping views over the courtyard, exterior garden, or street.

Leisure facilities at the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet include a fitness centre and the Kurna Spa offering a variety of massages, hammam rituals, and a sauna. A choice of dining options is available at the hotel, with The Sureyya Teras Lounge offering light meals and drinks with magical views overlooking Hagia Sophia, and the Avlu Restaurant offering modern Anatolian cuisine on an outdoor terrace or within a glass-enclosed area within the Four Seasons Hotel’s courtyard. It should be noted that the hotel doesn’t have its own swimming pool. Guests can use the pool facilities at the Four Seasons Hotel at the Bosphorus (30 minutes away).