About this hotel
General information
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is an intimate hotel in the oldest part of Istanbul, a few steps from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. It occupies a century-old neoclassical building designed by the architect Mimar Kemaleddin, whose pointed arches, ornamental tiles, domes and towers still set the tone throughout.
At its heart lies a quiet courtyard planted with rosemary, peppermint and basil, where birdsong carries in the morning and the Avlu restaurant sets its tables; a winter garden and a pergola seating area sit alongside. Rooms and suites have high ceilings, wood-framed windows and original Turkish artworks spanning older and contemporary periods. The address is the real draw: the old city’s great monuments are all within walking distance, and the rooftop terrace looks across Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Sea of Marmara. Six spaces, including a ballroom, host meetings and celebrations.
Location
The hotel stands in Sultanahmet, the historic core of European Istanbul, roughly a six-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square, with Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Basilica Cistern close by; the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar are about a mile away. Istanbul Airport is 46 km away, around an hour by car, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport about 75 minutes. The concierge arranges car and limousine transfers.
Spa
KURNA Spa draws on the Turkish bathing tradition. Its hammam offers the classic ritual of kese exfoliation on warm marble followed by a foam massage, as well as The Shaman Hammam, a signature ritual with a peştemal wrap, rose foam, breathwork and a rosewater head massage. Biologique Recherche facials, Swedish, Balinese, abhyanga, deep-tissue, back-and-shoulder and foot massages, and a half-hour express massage complete the menu. The spa is open daily from 9 am to 9 pm.
Sports & leisure
The fitness centre is open around the clock, with free weights, cardio and strength equipment, plus water, fruit and morning coffee; a personal trainer can be booked on request. The concierge shapes personal itineraries around the city, provides guides and translators, and arranges private boat cruises and helicopter flights. In-house cocktail workshops and tastings of Turkish wines with local cheeses round out the programme.
For children
Young guests receive a children’s welcome programme with gifts and amenities, and babysitting can be arranged on request.
Restaurants & bars
Dining centres on the courtyard and the rooftop terrace:
- Avlu — contemporary Anatolian cooking from locally sourced, seasonal produce, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and a tasting menu indoors or out in the courtyard
- Lingo Lingo — a relaxed lounge serving light dishes through the day and afternoon tea
- The Rooftop — a rooftop bar facing Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Sea of Marmara, with live music at sunset in season
- In-room dining — around the clock
Rooms
Eleven categories run from rooms overlooking the courtyard, garden or street to two-level suites and fourth-floor suites with three private terraces. Interiors pair neoclassical architecture with Turkish motifs, kilims and works by Turkish artists.
Marble bathroom, down pillows (hypoallergenic on request), terry bathrobes, hairdryer, espresso machine, minibar, safe, complimentary Wi-Fi, twice-daily housekeeping and turndown service.
Superior Room
A high-ceilinged room on the first or second floor with large wood-framed windows over the garden or street and a sitting area with a writing desk. King or two twin beds; up to three adults, or two adults and a child.
Deluxe Room
A room on the first to fourth floors looking onto the courtyard, garden or street, finished in soft greens and blues with original Turkish artworks. King or two twin beds; up to three adults, or two adults and a child.
Premier Room
A generous high-ceilinged room with a sitting area and a handwoven Turkish kilim in warm neutrals; windows face the landscaped courtyard, garden or street. King or two twin beds; up to three adults, or two adults and a child.
Executive Suite
A suite with a separate living room, work area and bedroom behind doors, its tall French windows opening onto the inner courtyard. King bed; up to three adults, or two adults and a child.
Four Seasons Room
A spacious high-ceilinged room with a sitting area and views of the garden or street. Two queen beds; up to four adults, or two adults and two children.
One-Bedroom Suite
A suite with a separate bedroom and living room, a long hardwood corridor and French windows onto the leafy inner courtyard, decorated in a Turkish theme with contemporary pieces by Turkish artisans. King bed; up to three adults, or two adults and a child.
Pasha Suite
A two-level third-floor suite facing the street, with the living room below and a spacious bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and marble bathroom upstairs. King bed; up to three adults, or two adults and a child.
Şehzade Suite
A third-floor suite where five steps separate the bedroom from a living room furnished in Turkish and neoclassical style; a large balcony seating three overlooks a private courtyard. King bed; up to three adults, or two adults and a child.
Beyzade Suite
A two-level third-floor suite facing the street, with an ample living room for entertaining below and a secluded bedroom and bathroom on the upper level. King bed; up to three adults, or two adults and a child.
St. Sophia Suite
A fourth-floor suite with three private terraces looking out to Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet, a fireplace, a kitchenette and a dining table for six, decorated in a classic Turkish style with Oriental motifs. King bed; up to three adults, or two adults and a child.
Marmara Suite
The hotel’s largest suite, on the fourth floor, with three private terraces opening from the living room and bedroom and views over the Sea of Marmara and the Princes’ Islands. King bed; up to three adults, or two adults and a child.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.