Sophisticated rooms, library, bar, rooftop terrace with great views
Binbirdirek, Terzihane Sk. No:7, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions
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"It’s deep in the Sultanahmet, surrounded by all of Istanbul’s major sights, as well as all the usual tourist traps you expect from this heavily traveled district; but the Hotel Ibrahim Pasha is a breath of contemporary fresh air." - MICHELIN Guide
"The Hotel Ibrahim Pasha is a breath of contemporary fresh air." - MICHELIN Guide
"Hotel Ibrahim Pasha is just a 2-minute walk from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. It features a roof-top terrace with views of the Blue Mosque, and free WiFi. There is a choice of standard and deluxe rooms at Hotel Ibrahim Pasha. Each of the spacious room has traditional features and modern furnishings. All rooms feature LCD satellite TVs. There is under-floor heating in all bathrooms. Breakfast is included, and served in the restaurant. Drinks are available at the hotel's bar. The roof-top terrace offers comfortable seating and panoramic views of Istanbul, including the Hagia Sophia. There is a library and relaxing lounge area, with a fireplace. There are 2 bus stops within walking distance of the hotel. An airport transfer can be arranged upon request. Istanbul Airport is 35 mi away." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"Ibrahim Pasha was a prominent Grand Vizier of Turkey’s Ottoman period and the 16th-century palace he built stands beside the hotel that bears his name. His was a turbulent, traumatic life but his namesake is a tranquil, soothing respite from the bustle of Istanbul.Enter and you’ll find a welcoming lobby with a glass-topped reception desk, where you'll be greeted courteously and given keys to your room. But wait: you might want to linger in a deep leather sofa by the fireplace and read a style magazine, or flick through one of the arty tomes on Istanbul’s past (owner Mehmet is a bit of a history buff). Or perhaps browse the bookshelves on the pale mustard walls of the library, with its Ottoman wall hangings and well-chosen antiques. No? In that case, head straight up the parquet square-spiral stairs to the striking roof terrace, with its mosaicked floor and eye-catching view of the Blue Mosque. It’s the hotel's real trump card, and relaxing up here after a day's sightseeing, with a slight breeze ruffling the plants, the sunset casting a pink glow over the Sea of Marmara and one of the world’s most fascinating cities spread out beneath you, is very special indeed. Highs A classy conversion of two 19th-century Ottoman townhouses, with some nice touches in the 24 rooms: iPod docks, Molton Brown smellies, complimentary fruit and water, copies of Time Out IstanbulA fantastic location, tucked away down a side-street but very close to the Hagia Sophia and the sights of SultanahmetSweeping views of the Blue Mosque and beyond from the roof terrace, which has a bar in summerSubstantial and delicious buffet breakfasts, served 'til nearly noonWe loved the lounge: even in winter, fireplaces and candles keep it warm and cosy Lows Book early – it's often full!Rooms are small, and a little dark, but the roof terrace, lounge and location more than make up for thisNo restaurant, but staff have a well-researched list of local favourites and will make reservations for youThe morning call to prayer is a bit loud but seems to diminish throughout the day and there is virtually no street noiseA bit of a hike to the busier nightlife neighbourhoods such as Beyoglu" - Glenda Richards
"The Ibrahim Pasha Hotel gently echoes the charm of Ottoman culture. 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. With just twenty-four rooms, each follows the contours of the old house, lending a certain freshness and individuality to the layout." - Tablet Hotels
