Amira Hotel
Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Mustafapasa Sok. No: 79, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
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Location’s not quite everything, but it’s certainly not unimportant either; and in Istanbul one could do quite a lot worse for a location than this. The Amira Hotel is deep, deep in the Sultanahmet, the historical heart of the city, around back of the Blue Mosque. This is where you expect to find some tourist trap charging an extortionate rate, not a smart little neo-Baroque boutique, with style to spare and a remarkably humane pricing philosophy.
The latter, of course, is a nutshell description of the Amira, with its thirty-two rooms in a plush, eclectic style, highlighted in white lacquer and red velvet. The standard rooms are stylish and comfortable enough, but they make up less than half of the Amira’s offering — you’ll be tempted to move up to a deluxe, but whichever you choose, you’ll find the same hardwood floors, the same king or double-twin beds, the same rain showers or Jacuzzi tubs.
Downstairs, the spa turns out to be a reasonably complete affair, perhaps a bit of a surprise given the Amira’s modest size — this is a hotel without a proper restaurant, after all. Then again food isn’t exactly hard to come by in this part of town, and the Amira does feature one very fine common space: the rooftop lounge makes the most of the hotel’s scenic Sultanahmet location.
- 32 Rooms
- Style: Contemporary Classic
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 10 Guest Reviews
- Amira Hotel
- Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Mustafapasa Sok. No: 79, Sultanahmet
- Istanbul, Turkey
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour room service
- ATM/bank office
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free parking
- Free wi-fi
- Jacuzzi
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
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10 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Emmanuel
- Stayed December 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
great location, large comfortable rooms
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Ron
- Stayed December 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Location is excellent. Just far enough from the main frenzy of Sultanahmet Square but close enough to walk back to it. Staff was attentive and very helpful. Breakfast buffet was extensive and very good.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Emmanuel
- Stayed June 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Very large room, convenient location
What the hotel could do better:
A real bar
