Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet

“Verdict: this is a very high-class, emotional, Ottoman-style luxury hotel in the heart of old Istanbul. Not a modern “glass luxury” hotel — it is more like a private Ottoman mansion/palace with Islamic/halal positioning, art, marble, mother-of-pearl furniture, carpets, and historical atmosphere. Tripadvisor describes it as “more than a mere five-star hotel” with a private-mansion feeling and halal hospitality. The location is excellent: AJWA Sultanahmet is at Piyerloti Caddesi No:30, Sultanahmet, close to the core historical district of Istanbul. The hotel offers a spa, indoor pool, steam room” — Eduard Appen

“We travelled from Florida to Istanbul and stayed at Ajwa Hotel for 4 days. Everything was just wonderful. Our experience every morning for breakfast was just spectacular. Our Bell Captain Aytac was always very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this hotel if you want to be walking distance to Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. A final note … the rooms were sparkling clean and commodious. You will love this hotel!” — Laura Elena Hollifield

“A truly magnificent hotel that left me speechless from the moment I arrived. What made Ajwa Sultanahmet so special was that every single day I would discover a new detail I hadn't noticed before, a piece of intricate craftsmanship, a carefully considered design feature, a thoughtful touch that revealed just how much care and passion has gone into every corner of this extraordinary property. It is the kind of hotel you could stay in for weeks and still find something new to marvel at. The service was nothing short of impressive across every department. The front desk team were warm, professiona” — AA