Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet has been named the #1 Small City Hotel in Europe in the annual World's Best Awards as voted by Travel + Leisure readers.  The Hotel is set at the heart of Sultanahmet in Old Town less than a minute's walk from Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace.Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet has been on the list for many years since its opening in 1996, and was voted as #1 in the same category in 2012.

“We’re honoured that the readers of Travel + Leisure have recognized us again as #1 Small City Hotel in Europe,” says Michael Purtill, General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet. “We thrive on creating memorable experiences for our guests, and our passionate team will continue to make this happen in this magical city.”

The Hotel is also ranked #18 among the World’s Best Hotels with a score of 95.15. The results of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2014 are available online and will be featured in the August issue of Travel + Leisure,on newsstands July 18.