Hotel
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
A five-star Kempinski hotel built around a restored 19th-century Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus shore, with an infinity pool and 317 rooms.
Hotel Amira Istanbul
A 34-room boutique hotel in the quiet lanes of Küçük Ayasofya, Sultanahmet, with a seasonal rooftop bar overlooking the Sea of Marmara.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique hotel
- Area
- Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- hotelamira.com
Good to know
- Amiralto roof bar and restaurant (seasonal)
- Concierge via WhatsApp
Why we recommend it
Hotel Amira is a 34-room boutique hotel in Küçük Ayasofya, the quieter southern slope of Sultanahmet, within walking distance of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and, a little further, the Grand Bazaar. The hotel describes itself as award-winning, and its concierge can be reached by WhatsApp before and during a stay.
In the warmer months the multi-level Amiralto Roof Bar and Restaurant opens on top of the building, serving local dishes, cocktails and wine with views over the Sea of Marmara and the domes of Sultanahmet. Note that the rooftop closes for winter, from late October to late April.
Hotel Amira Istanbul FAQs
Is the rooftop bar open all year?
No — Amiralto is closed for the winter season, from 29 October to 23 April.
How many rooms are there?
34.