A delightful boutique hotel of outstanding individuality and charm created in a converted, refurbished 19th century Ottoman mansion, proud to uphold the traditions of Old World Turkish hospitality. Like in old Ottoman Turkish mansions, an unpretentious facade conceals an interior reminiscent of the delicacy of Wedgwood china or a Fabergé egg. The hotel is located right in the heart of the Ancient City, the city of Caesars and Sultans, one of the oldest, most exciting and exotic cities in the world, Istanbul.

The hotel overlooks the Topkapi Palace, the storied abode of the Ottoman Sultans, and the palace gate is a stone’s throw from the hotel entrance.

A descriptive overview of some of these important accessory features of the hotel begins with the forecourt patio where in warm weather guests can relax with a book, enjoy an aperitif surrounded by blooming flowers or just watch the world stroll by. Next comes the elegant, fetchingly furnished hotel Lobby & Lounge, a popular meeting point and the favorite place to read the daily newspaper, and should you want to check or send e-mail, or see what the weather is like at home or at your next destination, you don’t have to go looking for Internet access since you can have it right on the hotel premises – just ask at the Reception. The receptionist will also take your orders for our 24-hour room service, make transportation arrangements, and accept your valuables for safe-deposit storage.

Accessible from the lobby or any other floor by a marble stairway or elevator (lift) is one of the hotel’s pre-eminent features, the Rooftop Terrace, Café & Restaurant, a serenely glorious world of delightful dining and stunning vistas. Here the guests start their day invigorated by a wholesome open-buffet breakfast, enchanted by spectacular views of the city, the waters of the Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, Princes’ Islands and the shores of Asia. Accessible from the lobby or any other floor by a marble stairway or elevator (lift) is one of the hotel’s pre-eminent features, the Rooftop Terrace, Café & Restaurant, a serenely glorious world of delightful dining and stunning vistas.

Here the guests start their day invigorated by a wholesome open-buffet breakfast, enchanted by spectacular views of the city, the waters of the Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, Princes’ Islands and the shores of Asia. The great basilica of Hagia Sophia seems almost close enough to touch, as is the Imperial Gate of Topkapi Palace, while the nearby Blue Mosque looms above the massive former Sultan Ahmet prison, now converted into a noted hotel.

At night, the sweeping panorama glitters like all the gems in the Sultan’s treasury, and close at hand flashes the lighthouse that achieved fame through the film “Topkapi” starring Melina Mercouri, Tony Curtis and Peter Ustinoff. It is no wonder then that this breathtaking setting appeals so much to hotel guest and non-residents alike, making it the favorite place to dine in style on delicious food (fish highly recommended) or just dally over a beverage in leisure.

From this, and the other pages of this website, the perceptive traveler can readily discern that the hospitality offered by Hotel Valide Sultan Konagi bears all the marks of desired quality indicated by our motto:

“Comfort, Care, Convenience”