A thoroughly civilized small Hotel which stands out among the welter of happy-go-lucky
little Hotels in the Sultanahmet area by its fine sense of style and excellent service. Do not
expect turbaned pashas in this restored 19th century Townhouse: The ambiance is restrained and
European, with a touch of neo-classical and a hint of 1920s Paris. The Lobby doubles up as a
stylish Cafe featuring throne chairs, marble-topped tables and old sepia photographs. A
magnificent Corinthian Capital ( genuine Roman ) supports the massive-glass Reception Desk.
Rooms are comfortable and full of light, with Satellite TV on offer. The Roof Terrace commands
a breathtaking close-up of the Blue Mosque and the Egyptian Obelisk. Across the street, the
many-domed palace of Ibrahim Pasha, now the museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, Houses superb
collections of illuminated Turkish manuscripts, Islamic Calligraphy and antique Carpets.
The Ibrahim Pasha Hotel, a hundred-years-old, 4-storey Turkish House is located in a
central but quiet Street of the historical Sultanahmet. It has one of the most central
locations at the historical Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, across from the Blue Mosque and a
few minutes walk away from the most important historical sights like the Saint Sophia, The
Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaa. An Open Terrace offers a breathtaking View of the Blue
Mosque and the Sea of Marmara. Sultanahmet, the historic quarter of Istanbul is not large, but
it can be overwhelming, for it spans vast epochs of history and contains an incredible
concentration of art and architecture. Hotel Ibrahim Pasha, centrally located in the district,
is right across from the Blue Mosque and a few minutes walk from important historical sights
such as Saint Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.
The Hotel is in the " Special Class " Category ( " Boutique Hotel " ).
This is a prestigious rating of the Tourism Ministry given to small Hotels in restored
historical Buildings.
