The 38 Best Luxury Hotels in Istanbul
Sultan’s palace on the Bosphorus, former bank in Karaköy or restored shipyard on the Golden Horn: our travel advisors take the time to find the luxury hotel in Istanbul that truly fits you, in a personal consultation. Anyone booking through suitespot also receives breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – a package of more than €500.
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The best-known hotels in Istanbul
Looking for the best hotels in Istanbul for your trip? It mostly comes down to which shore you choose. Here are the top hotels in Istanbul at a glance, with location, suitespot score and price per night. Our tip: if you want the Bosphorus outside your window, stay at the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul in Kuruçeşme; if you love art and a rooftop restaurant, book The Artisan Istanbul in Gümüşsuyu.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul | Beşiktaş | ★ 4.9/5 | 627 € |
| Conrad Istanbul | Besiktas | ★ 4.7/5 | 166 € |
| Rixos Tersane Istanbul | Beyoğlu | ★ 4.5/5 | 274 € |
| Sofitel Istanbul Taksim | Taksim | ★ 4.3/5 | 166 € |
| Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul | Beşiktaş | ★ 4.7/5 | 164 € |
| The Peninsula Istanbul | Beyoğlu | ★ 4.7/5 | 545 € |
| Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul | Besiktas | ★ 4.9/5 | 441 € |
| The Artisan Istanbul | Gümüşsuyu | ★ 4.5/5 | 62 € |
| The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul | Sisli | ★ 4.7/5 | 260 € |
| Fairmont Quasar Istanbul | Şişli | ★ 4.6/5 | 239 € |
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels in Istanbul
Beyond breakfast, the upgrade chance and hotel credit, further conditions can be booked directly through suitespot in Istanbul – and they add to the standing benefits instead of replacing them. The best offer in this selection: Third night free at the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| DeCamondo Galata Istanbul | Up to 20% discount for stays of three nights or more | February 12, 2027 |
| Rixos Tersane Istanbul | Fourth night free | March 28, 2027 |
| Sofitel Istanbul Taksim | Fourth night free | March 28, 2027 |
| The Galata Istanbul | Fourth night free | June 14, 2027 |
| Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul | Third night free | June 16, 2027 |
| Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul | Third night free | June 18, 2027 |
| The Artisan Istanbul | Third night free | June 18, 2027 |
| Aliée Istanbul | Third night free | June 18, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Istanbul
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul · BesiktasWhich is the best hotel for you depends on your plans. If you want a palace, stay on the Bosphorus shore at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, a sultan’s palace from 1871 with a heated infinity pool right on the water. For spa days we recommend the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul in Kuruçeşme, with three hammams and a 20-meter outdoor pool on the Bosphorus.
Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul · SultanahmetIn the old town, you stay at the Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul near the Grand Bazaar and the Blue Mosque, with views of the Sea of Marmara. If you want to explore the Galata Tower and Karaköy on foot, book The Peninsula Istanbul right on the water, and for boutiques and cafés in Nişantaşı we recommend the Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas in an Art Deco building from 1922.Families do well at the Rixos Tersane Istanbul on the Golden Horn, with a kids’ club and the hotel’s own boats to Karaköy. On the Asian side, we recommend the Address Istanbul at Emaar Square, with an indoor pool on the 11th floor and direct access to the Emaar Square Mall.
At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
New and freshly renovated: what Istanbul’s luxury hotels offer you today
Many new luxury hotels in Istanbul sit right on the water. If wellness is your priority, book the Aliée Istanbul: since 2025 you stay in restored buildings of the Ottoman naval shipyard on the Golden Horn, with a lagoon pool at the Aliée Swim Club and the Well+ spa, a longevity clinic covering 4,000 m². In the same shipyard quarter, the Rixos Tersane Istanbul opened in September 2024, with a heated infinity pool above the Golden Horn and the hotel’s own boats running daily to Karaköy.
Aliée Istanbul · Rooms & suitesIf you choose your 5-star hotel in Istanbul by what is newest, head to the Bosphorus waterfront of Karaköy and The Peninsula Istanbul: since February 2023 its lobby has occupied the former ferry passenger terminal, and its heated 25-meter pool sits in the gardens right by the water. It gets truly private on the Asian side at the Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus Istanbul: fashion house Vakko reopened the Ottoman distillery in Çengelköy in fall 2024 with just twelve rooms, all with a Bosphorus view.
Vakko Hotel Istanbul · Rooms & suitesFor suite lovers: at the Vakko Hotel Istanbul, the first hotel of fashion house Vakko, all 31 units have been suites with their own kitchen since early 2023, and butler service comes free of charge. Also in 2023, The Westin Istanbul Nisantasi opened in Nişantaşı as the first Westin in Türkiye, with direct access to Osmanbey metro station.
The classics have also moved with the times. In 2023 the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul had its lobby, rooms, suites and restaurants redesigned by Serdar Gülgün and Toner Architects; breakfast and Sunday brunch are now served at the Anatolian restaurant Rüya Istanbul. In the old town, the Sanasaryan Han Istanbul opened in 2024 as the first Luxury Collection hotel in Istanbul, in a neoclassical han from 1895.
These luxury hotels in Istanbul have a pool – from the Bosphorus shore to the rooftop
A pool with a view of the water is one of the great pleasures of a stay in Istanbul, and many hotels have two: one outdoors for the summer and one indoors for the whole year.
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul · PoolRight on the Bosphorus, you swim at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul in a heated infinity pool on the shore, open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. At the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul, the seasonal 20-meter outdoor pool lies by the water, together with an indoor pool with daylight and a children’s pool. And at The Peninsula Istanbul you can swim 25-meter laps in two pools: in the heated pool in the gardens on the Bosphorus and in the lap pool of the spa.
Rixos Tersane Istanbul · PoolOn the Golden Horn, the Rixos Tersane Istanbul has a heated infinity pool with panoramic views over the water. In summer the Aliée Istanbul opens the Aliée Swim Club, a natural lagoon pool that flows into an Olympic sports pool.
On the rooftop: if you want to swim above the city at a 5-star hotel in Istanbul, book The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul: in season an infinity pool sits above the Bosphorus on The Roof terrace, and the spa has a 17-meter indoor pool. The Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas has a 20-meter pool on its roof terrace, usually open from May to November, and at the Fairmont Quasar Istanbul Marcel Wanders designed the Ukiyo Infinity Pool on the fifth-floor rooftop, open in summer.
Laps in winter: at the Conrad Istanbul the outdoor pool is large enough for laps, and there is also an indoor pool with a Jacuzzi. At the Raffles Istanbul you swim year-round in the spa’s indoor pool with daylight, and in the old town the Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul has a heated indoor pool in the Afiya Spa.
On the Sea of Marmara in Ataköy, you swim at the JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea in the outdoor infinity pool with the Sail Pool Bar or in the spa’s indoor infinity pool. The Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy has indoor and outdoor pools with sea views. Tell our travel advisors whether you want to swim laps or just take a dip – and we will find the luxury hotel in Istanbul with the right pool.
When the outdoor pools are open
Many outdoor pools in Istanbul are seasonal. At the Opera Hotel Bosphorus Istanbul, the outdoor pool is open from June 1 to September 15, and the rooftop pool with pool bar at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim is a summer affair. Year-round you swim in the indoor pools, for example the 25-meter pool in the spa at The Peninsula Istanbul or the heated indoor pool at the Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul.
Spa & wellness at a 5-star hotel in Istanbul: hammams, big spas and longevity
Istanbul is the city of the hammam, and in the big hotel spas one is almost always part of the experience.
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul · SpaThe big spas: at the Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul, Pürovel Spa & Sport covers more than 4,000 m² in a garden setting with Bosphorus views, with two hammams and a salt pool. The spa at the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul measures 3,500 m² with daylight and three hammams, separate for women and men; entry from age 16. At the Raffles Istanbul the spa covers 3,000 m², also with three hammams and the Aegean Purity ritual with kese and olive oil soap.
Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus Istanbul · SpaHistoric hammams: at The Galata Istanbul, the Çeşme Hamamı, built around 1720 and restored in 2017, stands in the garden; hotel guests bathe here free of charge for 30 minutes with a reservation. At the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, the palace’s Imperial Hamam survived the fire of 1910 and opens only for special occasions. The Bank Hotel Istanbul in Karaköy has a classic hammam of white marble.
A hammam in your own bathroom: if you want to bathe in complete privacy at a 5-star hotel in Istanbul, book a suite at the Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas: the bathrooms have their own hammam and a massage tub. At the Fairmont Quasar Istanbul you choose for every room between a freestanding tub and a private hammam, and at the Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus Istanbul you book rituals such as the Royal Bath in the hotel’s private hammam.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Longevity and laps: the Aliée Istanbul combines its Well+ spa with a longevity clinic: infrared, oxygen and vibroacoustic therapy, cold plunge, a marble hammam and health programs with diagnostics. At The Peninsula Istanbul the spa lies in the marble-clad lower level, with separate hammams and saunas for women and men and a 25-meter indoor pool. Our travel advisors will gladly tell you in advance which luxury hotels in Istanbul match your wellness wishes.
Dining at Istanbul’s luxury hotels: Michelin-starred cuisine, Bosphorus terraces and rooftop bars
The city’s cuisine ranges from Ottoman palace recipes to new takes on Anatolian cooking, and many luxury hotels in Istanbul bring well-known chefs in-house. With one Michelin star, Serkan Aksoy cooks at the restaurant Nicole on the roof of the Tomtom Suites Istanbul: contemporary Turkish-Anatolian cuisine in two tasting menus, with views of the Historic Peninsula and the Princes’ Islands.
Tomtom Suites Istanbul · DiningTurkish cuisine with a view: for an evening in a palace, we recommend Tuğra at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, with Ottoman fine dining, recommended by the Michelin Guide and awarded three toques by Gault&Millau. At The Peninsula Istanbul, Fatih Tutak serves Turkish-Asian cuisine inspired by the Silk Road at the rooftop restaurant GALLADA; his own restaurant TURK holds two Michelin stars. At The Bank Hotel Istanbul, Yiğit Alicioğlu cooks Anatolian dishes at Serica, on the 6th floor with a view of Sultanahmet.
Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus Istanbul · DiningInternational names: if you want Japanese-Peruvian food at a 5-star hotel in Istanbul, reserve at Nobu Istanbul in The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul. On the roof of The St. Regis Istanbul, Spago by Wolfgang Puck serves a seasonal menu with more than 500 wines, and on the Sea of Marmara the JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea has Japanese-Korean fusion at Akira Back Istanbul. Caviar and seafood await at Caviar Kaspia at the Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus Istanbul, an offshoot of the Paris institution.
Afternoon tea in Istanbul often comes with a view of the water: at the Gazebo of the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, a lobby lounge styled after Ottoman gardens, from 3 to 6 p.m., or at The Lobby of The Peninsula Istanbul, the former ferry terminal with 8.4-meter-high ceilings. At the Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul it is served in the grand-tearoom style of the Lobby Lounge.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
For the evening after: at the Raffles Istanbul, musicians play live at the Long Bar, and on the 14th floor of the Conrad Istanbul the Summit Bar & Terrace looks out over the Bosphorus and the old town. You gaze at the Historic Peninsula from The Bank Roof Bar above The Bank Hotel Istanbul, and in the old town itself the Orient Occident Hotel Istanbul serves meze on the Mezzepotamia roof terrace, overlooking the Bosphorus, Eminönü and the Golden Horn.
For your Michelin-star evening
Plan your room and your table together. At Nicole, the No. 1 menu starts until 8:30 p.m., after which the No. 2 menu follows. GALLADA at The Peninsula Istanbul opens Tuesday to Sunday from 6:30 p.m., Tuğra at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul asks for smart chic, and Zeferan at the Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul serves Azerbaijani cuisine without alcohol. Booked through suitespot, a three-course menu for two at Serica is among the benefits at The Bank Hotel Istanbul when you stay in a suite (drinks not included).
Luxury hotels in Istanbul with history: from a sultan’s palace to a bank headquarters
Many luxury hotels in Istanbul occupy buildings that once had a very different life. The Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is a sultan’s palace: the Balyan family of architects completed it in 1871 under Sultan Abdülaziz, in 1909 the first Ottoman parliament met here, and on January 19, 1910 it burned out. After restoration from 1987, together with a new hotel building, it opened as a hotel on January 15, 1991.
Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul · BesiktasAround Dolmabahçe Palace: if you want to follow in the footsteps of the sultans at a 5-star hotel in Istanbul, you will find two special addresses here. The W Istanbul occupies the Akaretler row houses that Sarkis Balyan built in 1875 for the staff of Dolmabahçe Palace. The Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul moved in 2013 into a tobacco warehouse from 1929 that later served as a television factory until 1985; inside, the domed atrium and chandelier echo the style of Dolmabahçe Palace.
The Bank Hotel Istanbul · BeyoğluThe banks of Galata: on Bankalar Caddesi, the old street of banks, The Bank Hotel Istanbul occupies a bank building from 1876 that housed Crédit Général Ottoman, Deutsche Bank and Sümerbank in turn. In the Baltazzi Han of The Galata Istanbul, the newspaper La Turquie was printed in 1889, after which the Deutsche Orient Bank moved in; its safe-deposit boxes are now a photo spot in the lobby. The Adahan DeCamondo Pera Istanbul occupies a town palace that the banking family Camondo built in Pera in 1874.
In the old town, the Prussian architect August Jasmund, who also built Sirkeci station, designed the Germanya Han of 1912 for the Deutsche Orientbank. Today it is the Orientbank Hotel Istanbul, with its original copper dome and marble spiral staircase. Also in Sirkeci, the Orient Occident Hotel Istanbul wears a Belle Époque facade from 1900 with garlands of roses.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Palace, sisters’ house and nightclub: in 2008 the Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas moved into the upper floors of the Maçka Palas, which Giulio Mongeri designed in 1922 as a luxury apartment building; the poet Abdülhak Hâmid Tarhan lived here. At the Tomtom Suites Istanbul, Franciscan nursing sisters lived from 1901. And the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim opened behind a historic facade on the site of the Maxim nightclub, which opened in 1921 and was part of Istanbul’s nightlife for decades.
Shipyard and harbor: on the Golden Horn you stay at the Aliée Istanbul on the grounds of the Tersane-i Amire shipyard, founded after 1453; in the 19th century, under Sultan Mahmud II, its tailoring workshop made the uniforms of the reform era. At The Peninsula Istanbul the lobby welcomes you in the former ferry passenger terminal of Karaköy.
Award-winning luxury hotels in Istanbul: Michelin Keys and Forbes
Michelin Keys are awarded to hotels, not restaurants. Two Michelin Keys go to The Peninsula Istanbul in Istanbul. One Key is held by six more luxury hotels in Istanbul; our tip: the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul on the Bosphorus, The St. Regis Istanbul in Nişantaşı and the Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul in the old town.
The Peninsula Istanbul · BeyoğluFive stars in the Forbes Travel Guide go to four hotels: the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul on the Bosphorus, the Raffles Istanbul at Zorlu Center and, on the Asian side, the Address Istanbul.
Four stars go to six more, including the Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas in Nişantaşı and the Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul on the Bosphorus. The Forbes Travel Guide also lists the Conrad Istanbul and the Fairmont Quasar Istanbul as Recommended.
Then there are awards from readers and expert juries. The Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul was named Best Hotel in Türkiye at the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards from 2023 to 2025, and the Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul ranked number one in Istanbul there in 2025. The historic hammam of The Galata Istanbul won the World Luxury Spa Awards from 2022 to 2025.
If you prefer a small, personal hotel to a large one: three belong to Small Luxury Hotels of the World – the Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus Istanbul with twelve rooms on the Asian shore, the Tomtom Suites Istanbul with 18 suites in Beyoğlu and the Vakko Hotel Istanbul with 31 suites in Nişantaşı.
Where to stay in Istanbul: Bosphorus, Beyoğlu, Nişantaşı, old town or Asian side – the right location for your 5-star hotel
Istanbul is big, and every neighborhood has its own rhythm. So choose your luxury hotel in Istanbul by what you plan to do.
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul · BeşiktaşThe Bosphorus shore in Beşiktaş and Ortaköy: palaces on the water, Dolmabahçe Palace and, in the evening, the restaurants of Ortaköy. Right on the shore we recommend the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy, the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul in Kuruçeşme facing Beylerbeyi Palace and the Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul, about a 15-minute walk from Dolmabahçe Palace.
Above the Bosphorus in Beşiktaş and Maçka: if you want your 5-star hotel in Istanbul with views and greenery, stay on the slope above the shore. Our tip: the Raffles Istanbul at Zorlu Center, with views as far as the Princes’ Islands, the Conrad Istanbul next to a park near Dolmabahçe Palace and the Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul amid the palace’s historic gardens.
Karaköy and Galata: the Galata Tower, galleries, rooftop terraces and the Galataport waterfront. Right on the water you stay at The Peninsula Istanbul, on the old street of banks, Bankalar Caddesi, at The Bank Hotel Istanbul with its rooftop bar, or at The Galata Istanbul with its own historic hammam.
On the Golden Horn: a new waterfront quarter has grown up in the old Ottoman shipyards. For wellness we recommend the Aliée Istanbul, for families the Rixos Tersane Istanbul with its kids’ club and boats to Karaköy.
Tomtom, Taksim and Gümüşsuyu: around İstiklal Avenue and Taksim Square you find consulates, galleries and nightlife. Our tip: The Artisan Istanbul in Gümüşsuyu with around 100 works of art, the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim a few steps from Taksim Square and the Tomtom Suites Istanbul in the consulate quarter, with a Michelin-starred restaurant on the roof.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Nişantaşı and Şişli: boutiques, galleries, cafés and Maçka Park. Our tip: the Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas in the heart of Nişantaşı, The St. Regis Istanbul above Maçka Park with a view of the Bosphorus and The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul in the Süzer Plaza above Dolmabahçe Palace.
Sultanahmet and the old town: the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar lie close together here. If you want to reach the sights on foot, book the Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul in Sultanahmet; in Sirkeci near the Spice Bazaar we recommend the Orientbank Hotel Istanbul with butler service and the Orient Occident Hotel Istanbul with its roof terrace.
Levent and Mecidiyeköy: high-rises, offices and shopping malls. For business travelers we recommend the Fairmont Quasar Istanbul with its large spa, the Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul on Büyükdere Caddesi and the Sheraton Istanbul Levent with metro access right at the hotel entrance.
The Asian side: quieter, with views across the water to Europe. Right on the shore in Çengelköy, the Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus Istanbul has twelve rooms, all with a Bosphorus view; in Çamlıca in the Üsküdar district you stay at the Address Istanbul at Emaar Square.
Ataköy on the Sea of Marmara: away from the old town in a quiet residential area, about 45 minutes by car from Istanbul Airport. Here we recommend the JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea with its infinity pool and Akira Back, and the Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy with the VUE rooftop lounge on the 17th floor.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
In Istanbul, the water is often the most beautiful way to reach your hotel. The Rixos Tersane Istanbul takes guests to Karaköy daily on the hotel’s own boats, the Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus Istanbul crosses to the European side with The Vakko Boat, and at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and the Aliée Istanbul you can arrive via the hotel’s own pier on request. Our travel advisors will gladly plan your arrival with you.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in Istanbul costs – and what is included
Prices start at 61 € at The Artisan Istanbul and go up to 757 € at the Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus Istanbul; half of the hotels cost at most 219 € a night. The table shows a selection of 25 hotels from all areas and price ranges. You will find all other luxury hotels in Istanbul with their current price in the hotel list below.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosphorus shore and Beşiktaş | |||
| Raffles Istanbul | 690 € | 1st night | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul | 626 € | 1st night | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul | 495 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
| Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul | 441 € | 1st night | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Conrad Istanbul | 165 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.7/5 |
| Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul | 163 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
| Karaköy, Galata, Beyoğlu and the Golden Horn | |||
| The Peninsula Istanbul | 544 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
| Tomtom Suites Istanbul | 378 € | 2 nights | – |
| Rixos Tersane Istanbul | 273 € | 1st night | ★ 4.5/5 |
| Aliée Istanbul | 200 € | 1st night | ★ 4.5/5 |
| The Galata Istanbul | 124 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.1/5 |
| The Bank Hotel Istanbul | 121 € | 1st night | ★ 4.4/5 |
| Nişantaşı and Şişli | |||
| Vakko Hotel Istanbul | 680 € | 1st night | – |
| The St. Regis Istanbul | 358 € | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
| Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas | 283 € | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
| The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul | 259 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
| Fairmont Quasar Istanbul | 238 € | 1st night | ★ 4.6/5 |
| Taksim and Gümüşsuyu | |||
| Sofitel Istanbul Taksim | 165 € | 1st night | ★ 4.3/5 |
| The Artisan Istanbul | 61 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.5/5 |
| Sultanahmet and the old town | |||
| Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul | 245 € | 1st night | ★ 4.6/5 |
| Orient Occident Hotel Istanbul | 220 € | 1st night | ★ 4.4/5 |
| Orientbank Hotel Istanbul | 186 € | 1st night | ★ 4.5/5 |
| Asian side and Sea of Marmara | |||
| Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus Istanbul | 757 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.0/5 |
| JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea | 219 € | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
| Address Istanbul | 154 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.8/5 |
What is included everywhere: daily breakfast for two – at the JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea in the Ceres restaurant, at the Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul as a buffet; at the Address Istanbul it is not included in all rates. In 30 of the 38 hotels the benefits apply from the first night, in the other eight from two nights.
Upgrade and check-in: an upgrade subject to availability is offered in all 38 hotels, usually on arrival. It is confirmed at booking at the three Hyatt hotels and at The Peninsula Istanbul; there, Peninsula Time also applies, with check-in from 6 a.m. and check-out until 10 p.m., if you give your times at least three days before arrival.
Hotel credit at Istanbul’s luxury hotels is worth a closer look: 26 hotels add one, 21 of them 100 US dollars. If you book a suite, you receive 200 US dollars at the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul, split between food and drinks and the spa, and at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul also 200 US dollars from a One Bedroom Suite and two nights. The Gezi Hotel Bosphorus Istanbul adds 50 US dollars for the spa.
Extras at individual luxury hotels in Istanbul: at The Bank Hotel Istanbul, rooms include a cocktail and a starter for two, suites a three-course menu at Serica. The Peninsula Istanbul covers a one-way transfer to the cruise port before or after a cruise (not with all rates) as well as domestic and international phone calls.
Points and status: 31 of the 38 luxury hotels in Istanbul belong to a loyalty program. Marriott Bonvoy is represented with 15 hotels, ALL (Accor) with seven, World of Hyatt with three and I Prefer with two; GHA Discovery, Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards and Shangri-La Golden Circle with one each. You earn double Hilton Honors points at the Conrad Istanbul.
When it is most beautiful: in summer the outdoor pools and rooftop bars open, such as 16 Roof at the Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul from May to October, and the Bosphorus Grill fires up on the shore of the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul. In fall and winter, the hammam, spa and indoor pool take center stage at a 5-star hotel, and afternoon tea with a view of the water suits any weather.
How long to stay: for luxury holidays in Istanbul we recommend four to five nights – for the old town with the Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar, a day on the Bosphorus, Galata and Karaköy with their rooftop terraces and an evening on the Asian side.
The hotels in Istanbul at a glance
What sets the hotels in Istanbul apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Club lounge | Kids club | Michelin Keys | Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul | 2021 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | 5 stars | ||
| Conrad Istanbul | 1992 | 2016 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Recommended | ||
| Rixos Tersane Istanbul | 2024 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Sofitel Istanbul Taksim | 2019 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul | 1991 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| The Peninsula Istanbul | 2023 | ✓ | ✓ | 2 Keys | 4 stars | |||
| Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul | 1991 | 2023 | ✓ | ✓ | 5 stars | |||
| The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul | 2001 | 2018 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 stars | ||
| Fairmont Quasar Istanbul | 2017 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Recommended | |||
| JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea | 2022 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 stars | |||
| Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul | 2013 | ✓ | ✓ | 4 stars | ||||
| Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy | 2015 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Istanbul
In Istanbul, Marriott Bonvoy ranges from the Orientbank Hotel Istanbul in the old town to The St. Regis Istanbul in Nişantaşı; ALL (Accor) applies at the Raffles Istanbul and the Aliée Istanbul, World of Hyatt at the Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas. Add I Prefer, GHA Discovery, Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards and Shangri-La Golden Circle. As suitespot books direct rates, points, elite nights and status benefits count as on a direct booking.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 15 hotels | The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul, JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea, Orient Occident Hotel Istanbul … |
| ALL (Accor) | 7 hotels | Rixos Tersane Istanbul, Sofitel Istanbul Taksim, The Artisan Istanbul … |
| World of Hyatt | 3 hotels | Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy, Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul, Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas |
| I Prefer | 2 hotels | Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul, Opera Hotel Bosphorus Istanbul |
| GHA Discovery | 1 hotel | Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul |
| Hilton Honors | 1 hotel | Conrad Istanbul |
| IHG One Rewards | 1 hotel | InterContinental Istanbul |
| Shangri-La Golden Circle | 1 hotel | Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Istanbul
What does a night at a luxury hotel in Istanbul cost?
Prices start at 61 € at The Artisan Istanbul and go up to 757 € at the Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus Istanbul; half of the hotels cost at most 219 € a night. Breakfast for two is included in all 38 hotels (at the Address Istanbul not in all rates), and in 30 hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Istanbul?
At the top end is the Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus Istanbul, with rates from 757 € a night – twelve rooms in an Ottoman distillery on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, with a butler and Caviar Kaspia. It is followed by the Raffles Istanbul at 690 €, the Vakko Hotel Istanbul at 680 € and the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul at 626 €.
Which luxury hotels in Istanbul are new?
In 2025 the Aliée Istanbul opened in restored shipyard buildings on the Golden Horn, and in September 2024 the Rixos Tersane Istanbul in the same shipyard quarter. In fall 2024 the Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus Istanbul joined them on the Asian shore, and since February 2023 The Peninsula Istanbul has welcomed guests in Karaköy, with its lobby in the former ferry terminal.
Which luxury hotels in Istanbul have a pool?
Right on the Bosphorus you swim in the heated infinity pool of the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, in the 20-meter outdoor pool of the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul and at The Peninsula Istanbul over 25 meters, outdoors and indoors. Above the Golden Horn lies the heated infinity pool of the Rixos Tersane Istanbul. Many outdoor pools open only in season, the indoor pools all year.
Which luxury hotel in Istanbul has a Michelin-starred restaurant?
Nicole, on the roof of the Tomtom Suites Istanbul, holds one Michelin star, with contemporary Turkish-Anatolian cuisine by Serkan Aksoy. Tuğra at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is recommended by the Michelin Guide, and GALLADA by Fatih Tutak on the roof of The Peninsula Istanbul is listed in it.
Which luxury hotels in Istanbul have Michelin Keys?
Two Michelin Keys go to The Peninsula Istanbul in Karaköy. Six more luxury hotels in Istanbul hold one Key, including the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul on the Bosphorus, The St. Regis Istanbul in Nişantaşı and the Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul in the old town.
Can I earn points at Istanbul’s luxury hotels?
Yes, 31 of the 38 luxury hotels in Istanbul belong to a loyalty program. Marriott Bonvoy applies in 15 hotels, for example The St. Regis Istanbul, ALL (Accor) in seven, for example the Raffles Istanbul, and World of Hyatt in three, including the Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas; add I Prefer, GHA Discovery, Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards and Shangri-La Golden Circle. At the Conrad Istanbul you earn double Hilton Honors points. As suitespot books direct rates, points and elite nights count as usual.
Where should I stay in Istanbul?
The right location for your 5-star hotel in Istanbul depends on your plans: the Bosphorus shore in Beşiktaş for palaces and water views (our pick: the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul), Karaköy and Galata for galleries and rooftop terraces (our pick: The Peninsula Istanbul), Nişantaşı for boutiques and cafés (our pick: the Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas) and the old town for the Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar (our pick: the Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul). On the Asian side you stay more quietly, with a view of Europe.
Which 5-star hotel in Istanbul is right on the Bosphorus?
Right on the European shore, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul hold five stars in the Forbes Travel Guide: the sultan’s palace from 1871 with an infinity pool on the water, and the urban resort in Kuruçeşme with three hammams. Also on the shore are The Peninsula Istanbul in Karaköy and the Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul in Beşiktaş, both with four stars in the Forbes Travel Guide.
Which luxury hotel in Istanbul offers a traditional hammam?
The Galata Istanbul has a historic hammam: the Çeşme Hamamı from 1720 in its garden, a winner at the World Luxury Spa Awards; hotel guests bathe free of charge for 30 minutes with a reservation. The Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul and the Raffles Istanbul have large spas with three hammams each, and at the Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas the suite bathrooms have a private hammam.
Which luxury hotel in Istanbul is best for families?
If you are looking for a 5-star hotel in Istanbul with children, the Rixos Tersane Istanbul is a great choice, with the Candy Kids club and access to Nickelodeon Play. The Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul also has a kids’ club and a children’s pool, the Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul offers babysitting and a children’s pool in the Health Club, and the Conrad Istanbul has a children’s pool and two clay tennis courts.
Which are the best luxury hotels in Istanbul?
That depends on what you are looking for. For palace flair on the water we recommend the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, for a large spa on the Bosphorus the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Istanbul, and for art, butler service and Bosphorus views the Raffles Istanbul. If you prefer a small, personal hotel, stay at the Orientbank Hotel Istanbul in the old town, with 36 rooms and suites and butler service.
