Hotel Ibrahim Pasha
Hotel · Binbirdirek ·
Rooftop terrace bar with stunning Blue Mosque views
Rooftop terrace bar with stunning Blue Mosque views
"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
"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. And though it’s named for the neighborhood’s most famous resident, the Grand Vizier to Sultan Suleyman in the 1500s, it wears its historical influence lightly." - 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