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Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet

Luxury hotel·Sultanahmet·€€€€

Between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque

About Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet

The Four Seasons at Sultanahmet occupies a former early 20th-century prison building in the middle of the old city, with Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı all a few minutes’ walk away. Rooms are arranged around a quiet courtyard garden.

Why it's on our list

  • Heart of Sultanahmet
  • Courtyard garden
  • Rooftop views

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet before you go.

How far is it from the sights?

Distances from Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest metro & tram stops

  1. SultanahmetT1450 m5 min walk
  2. GülhaneT1650 m8 min walk
  3. ÇemberlitaşT1800 m10 min walk

Nearest taxi ranks

  1. Taxi rank, Ishakpaşa Caddesi150 m2 min walk
  2. Taxi rank, Çayıroğlu Sokağı650 m8 min walk

Key sights

  1. Hagia Sophia250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
  2. Basilica Cistern250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
  3. Blue Mosque300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
  4. Topkapı Palace600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
  5. Grand Bazaar1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
  6. Spice Bazaar1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
  7. Galata Bridge1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
  8. Süleymaniye Mosque1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
  9. Galata Tower2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
  10. İstiklal Avenue3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min

Getting around

  1. Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)30 kmCar or taxi 93 min
  2. Istanbul Airport (IST)35 kmCar or taxi 109 min

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