Istanbul, TurkeyAsmali Mescit
Casa Foscolo Hotel, Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels
Neoclassical art curio
Asmali Mescit Istanbul, Turkey
Opened
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Neoclassical art curio
Original neoclassical bones frame rotating contemporary art installations, while the ground-floor library lounge offers an intimate respite from Beyoglu.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored neoclassical interiors by Emre Kuzlu pair pastel palettes with curated contemporary art across every floor.
Notable
A restored 1900s neoclassical residence originally commissioned by a Venetian trading family, retaining its historic central staircase.
Listed
An intimate Minoa library lounge on the ground floor and a rooftop cocktail bar framing Galata Tower.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Tucked into Asmali Mescit, traditional meyhanes and late-night music bars hum outside, just a short walk from Istiklal Avenue.
The rooms
High ceilings and soft pastel tones frame marble mosaic accents, with select rooms opening onto private balconies above the alleyways.
Casa Foscolo Terrace Bar
The rooftop bar serves seasonal cocktails and local wines over a tiled counter looking out across Beyoğlu rooftops.
At the table
An à la carte breakfast of regional Turkish produce is served in a dining room beneath arched alcoves.
How it began
A Venetian maritime trading family commissioned the neoclassical townhouse around 1900, preserving its curving central staircase through modern conversion.
Good to know
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.