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Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Istanbul, Turkey
4.7
2,060 member reviewsA Four Seasons property in Istanbul, Turkey.
The Experience
- Four Seasons signature hospitality
- Istanbul address
Amenities
SpaRestaurantBarConcierge
Location
Visit Official Site →Location
Nearest airport
Istanbul Airport (IST)
~35 kmapprox. 50 min transfer
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Best time to visit
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Peak months: Apr–May and Sep–Oct.
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are warm with lighter crowds.
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Getting around
Ride-hailing: BiTaksi · Uber
Istanbul's trams & metro are handy; use BiTaksi to book yellow taxis.
They drive on the right — look left first when crossing.
Tipping & etiquetteOpenHide
5–10% is customary
Restaurants: 5–10%; check whether 'servis' is already included.
Hotels: €1–2 for porters.
Taxis: Round up the fare.
Good to know
- ·Remove shoes before entering homes and mosques.
- ·Dress modestly at mosques; women cover their hair.
- ·Accepting offered tea is a friendly gesture.
Power & connectivity
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230V · 50Hz
Turkcell & Vodafone are strong; tourist SIMs must be registered (concierge can help).
Currency
Turkish Lira (TRY · ₺)
Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.
Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.
Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.
Health & safety
Tap water — bottled recommended
- ·Bottled water is recommended outside the main cities.
- ·Excellent private hospitals in Istanbul & Antalya.
General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Travel footprint
Flying from
505kg CO₂e · round trip
≈ 1,872 km each way · what 24 trees absorb in a year.
Arrange a verified offsetEstimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.
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