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No. 01

Design Local

Design with soul

Vakko Hotel And Residence

Nisantasi 2023 $$$$

Vakko Hotel And Residence

“Tailored fashion residence”
Local Design Luxe Lively
Hotel Ibrahim Pasha

Sultanahmet 2014 $$

Hotel Ibrahim Pasha

“A converted Ottoman townhouse”
Design Heritage Local Central
Catch Sultanahmet

Sultanahmet 2019 $$

Catch Sultanahmet

“Restored Ottoman mansions”
Design Heritage Local Central
No. 02

Local

The local characters

Casa Lavanda Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

Ulupelit 2020 $$$

Casa Lavanda Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

“Secluded forest bolthole”
Luxe Wellness Local Secluded
Vakko Hotel And Residence

Nisantasi 2023 $$$$

Vakko Hotel And Residence

“Tailored fashion residence”
Local Design Luxe Lively
Hotel Ibrahim Pasha

Sultanahmet 2014 $$

Hotel Ibrahim Pasha

“A converted Ottoman townhouse”
Design Heritage Local Central
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton

Sultanahmet 2019 From $300

Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton

“Restored Ottoman residences”
Heritage Wellness Local Central
Catch Sultanahmet

Sultanahmet 2019 $$

Catch Sultanahmet

“Restored Ottoman mansions”
Design Heritage Local Central
No. 03

Social

A place to meet

Soho House Istanbul

Asmali Mescit 2015 $$$

Soho House Istanbul

“Diplomatic palazzo clubhouse”
Heritage Social Design Lively
10 Karakoy

Karakoy 2014 From $150

10 Karakoy

“Restored neoclassical sanctuary”
Design Heritage Social Lively
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

Nisantasi 2018 From $250

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

“Bosphorus hillside redoubt”
Luxe Wellness Social Central
Orientbank Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection

Eminonu 2021 $$$

Orientbank Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection

“Restored 1912 bank”
Design Heritage Social Central
Bebek Hotel

Bebek 2019 $$$$

Bebek Hotel

“Mid-century Bosphorus perch”
Design Social Classic Central
No. 04

Wellness Central or lively

City calm

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul

Kurucesme 2021 From $900

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul

“Bosphorus waterfront sanctuary”
Luxe Wellness Design Central
Raffles Istanbul

Zorlu 2014 From $600

Raffles Istanbul

“Gilded skyline tower”
Luxe Wellness Design Central
Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel

Kasimpasa 2025 From $700

Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel

“Ottoman shipyard revival”
Design Heritage Wellness Central
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

Yildiz 2008 From $750

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

“Ottoman waterfront retreat”
Luxe Heritage Wellness Central
The Galata Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection

Karakoy 2018 $$

The Galata Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection

“Neoclassical banking house”
Heritage Wellness Design Lively
Rixos Tersane Istanbul

Kasimpasa 2024 $$$

Rixos Tersane Istanbul

“Shipyard waterfront resort”
Design Wellness Social Central
Swissôtel The Bosphorus - Istanbul

Besiktas 2016 $$$

Swissôtel The Bosphorus - Istanbul

“Wooded parkland resort”
Wellness Resort Social Central
Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton

Altunizade 2025 $$

Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton

“Design-led residential suites”
Design Wellness Local Central
No. 05

Medalled $–$$$

The overachievers

The Bank Hotel Istanbul

Karakoy From $250

The Bank Hotel Istanbul

“Ottoman banking landmark”
Design Heritage Luxe Lively
Soho House Istanbul

Asmali Mescit 2015 $$$

Soho House Istanbul

“Diplomatic palazzo clubhouse”
Heritage Social Design Lively
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton

Sultanahmet 2019 From $300

Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton

“Restored Ottoman residences”
Heritage Wellness Local Central
Ecole St. Pierre Hotel

Karakoy 2021 From $400

Ecole St. Pierre Hotel

“Monastic schoolhouse haven”
Heritage Design Luxe Lively
No. 06

Lively

Sleep is optional

The Peninsula Istanbul

Karakoy 2023 From $850

The Peninsula Istanbul

“Restored Bosphorus terminus”
Luxe Design Heritage Lively
The Bank Hotel Istanbul

Karakoy From $250

The Bank Hotel Istanbul

“Ottoman banking landmark”
Design Heritage Luxe Lively
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas

Nisantasi 2008 From $300

Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas

“Restored palazzo refuge”
Luxe Heritage Wellness Lively
The St. Regis Istanbul

Nisantasi 2024 From $350

The St. Regis Istanbul

“Modernist Art Deco showcase”
Luxe Design Wellness Lively
Casa Foscolo Hotel, Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels

Asmali Mescit 2024 From $150

Casa Foscolo Hotel, Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels

“Neoclassical art curio”
Design Heritage Social Lively
JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus

Karakoy 2020 $$$

JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus

“Restored Ottoman caravanserai”
Design Heritage Luxe Lively
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus

Taksim 2020 $$

Gezi Hotel Bosphorus

“Modernist parkside tower”
Design Wellness Local Lively
The Stay Nisantasi

Nisantasi $$

The Stay Nisantasi

“Tailored oak-paneled residence”
Design Luxe Local Lively
No. 07

Renovated 2023+

The comeback story

Ciragan Palace Kempinski

Yildiz 2023 From $550

Ciragan Palace Kempinski

“Ottoman imperial palace”
Luxe Heritage Classic Central
The Peninsula Istanbul

Karakoy 2023 From $850

The Peninsula Istanbul

“Restored Bosphorus terminus”
Luxe Design Heritage Lively
Princes' Palace Resort

Nizam 2024 From $350

Princes' Palace Resort

“Ottoman mansion oasis”
Design Heritage Resort Secluded
The St. Regis Istanbul

Nisantasi 2024 From $350

The St. Regis Istanbul

“Modernist Art Deco showcase”
Luxe Design Wellness Lively
No. 08

Neighborhood spotlight

Beyoglu

Louis Appartements Galata

Karakoy 2013 $$

Louis Appartements Galata

“Galata apartment house”
Design Heritage Local Lively
Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel

Kasimpasa 2025 From $700

Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel

“Ottoman shipyard revival”
Design Heritage Wellness Central
Ecole St. Pierre Hotel

Karakoy 2021 From $400

Ecole St. Pierre Hotel

“Monastic schoolhouse haven”
Heritage Design Luxe Lively
Moxy Istanbul Taksim

Taksim 2025 $

Moxy Istanbul Taksim

“Restored Ottoman arcade”
Heritage Design Social Lively
Georges Hotel Galata

Beyoglu 2011 $$

Georges Hotel Galata

“French-accented Ottoman guesthouse”
Heritage Design Local Lively
Tomtom Suites

Tomtom $$

Tomtom Suites

“Restored convent residence”
Heritage Design Local Central
The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection

Taksim 2020 $$

The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection

“Eclectic art hotel”
Design Social Local Central
10 Karakoy

Karakoy 2014 From $150

10 Karakoy

“Restored neoclassical sanctuary”
Design Heritage Social Lively
No. 09

Luxe Quiet or secluded

Quiet luxury

Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus

Cengelkoy 2024 From $750

Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus

“Ottoman distillery quarters”
Design Luxe Heritage Quiet
Casa Lavanda Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

Ulupelit 2020 $$$

Casa Lavanda Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

“Secluded forest bolthole”
Luxe Wellness Local Secluded
JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea

Atakoy 2022 From $200

JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea

“Sleek seaside lodgings”
Design Luxe Wellness Quiet
Kocatas Mansions Istanbul

Sariyer From $300

Kocatas Mansions Istanbul

“Ottoman mansion oasis”
Heritage Wellness Luxe Quiet
No. 10

Opened 2024+

Recent openings

Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Istanbul

Eminonu 2024 $$$

Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Istanbul

“Restored neoclassical han”
Heritage Design Local Central
Moxy Istanbul Taksim

Taksim 2025 $

Moxy Istanbul Taksim

“Restored Ottoman arcade”
Heritage Design Social Lively
Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton

Altunizade 2025 $$

Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton

“Design-led residential suites”
Design Wellness Local Central
Casa Foscolo Hotel, Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels

Asmali Mescit 2024 From $150

Casa Foscolo Hotel, Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels

“Neoclassical art curio”
Design Heritage Social Lively
Princes' Palace Resort

Nizam 2024 From $350

Princes' Palace Resort

“Ottoman mansion oasis”
Design Heritage Resort Secluded
Rixos Tersane Istanbul

Kasimpasa 2024 $$$

Rixos Tersane Istanbul

“Shipyard waterfront resort”
Design Wellness Social Central
Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus

Cengelkoy 2024 From $750

Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus

“Ottoman distillery quarters”
Design Luxe Heritage Quiet
No. 11

Editorial mentions

Written about

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet

Sultanahmet 2022 From $850

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet

“Restored neoclassical cloister”
Luxe Design Heritage Central
Ciragan Palace Kempinski

Yildiz 2023 From $550

Ciragan Palace Kempinski

“Ottoman imperial palace”
Luxe Heritage Classic Central
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

Yildiz 2008 From $750

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

“Ottoman waterfront retreat”
Luxe Heritage Wellness Central
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

Besiktas 2013 From $450

Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

“Bosphorus waterfront showpiece”
Luxe Design Wellness Central
Fairmont Quasar Istanbul

Mecidiyekoy 2017 From $250

Fairmont Quasar Istanbul

“Sculptural glass high-rise”
Design Luxe Wellness Central
Raffles Istanbul

Zorlu 2014 From $600

Raffles Istanbul

“Gilded skyline tower”
Luxe Wellness Design Central
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

Nisantasi 2018 From $250

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

“Bosphorus hillside redoubt”
Luxe Wellness Social Central
Kocatas Mansions Istanbul

Sariyer From $300

Kocatas Mansions Istanbul

“Ottoman mansion oasis”
Heritage Wellness Luxe Quiet
No. 12

Design

Design standouts

Manna Boutique Hotels

Sisli 2018 $$

Manna Boutique Hotels

“Soundproofed boutique quarters”
Design Wellness Local Central
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet

Sultanahmet 2022 From $850

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet

“Restored neoclassical cloister”
Luxe Design Heritage Central
The Stay Nisantasi

Nisantasi $$

The Stay Nisantasi

“Tailored oak-paneled residence”
Design Luxe Local Lively
Lampa Design Hotel

Mecidiyekoy 2015 $$

Lampa Design Hotel

“Industrial art boutique”
Design Social Local Central
The Stay Boulevard Nisantasi

Nisantasi 2022 $$$

The Stay Boulevard Nisantasi

“Fashion-forward art residence”
Design Wellness Social Lively
Witt Istanbul Hotel

Eminonu 2008 $$

Witt Istanbul Hotel

“Modernist design sanctuary”
Design Luxe Local Quiet
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus

Taksim 2020 $$

Gezi Hotel Bosphorus

“Modernist parkside tower”
Design Wellness Local Lively
The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection

Taksim 2020 $$

The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection

“Eclectic art hotel”
Design Social Local Central

Every hotel in Istanbul

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10 KarakoyA soaring six-story glass atrium framed by neoclassical arches, ink-streaked marble, and custom furnishings.DesignHeritageSocial$$

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AJWA SultanahmetBespoke walnut furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hand-knotted Tabriz silk carpets.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection HotelA timber house sits inside the lobby beside handwoven silk rugs.DesignHeritageWellness$$$$ Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by HiltonZeynep Fadıllıoğlu interiors surround a courtyard anchored by a digital art pavilion.DesignWellnessLocal$$

B

Bebek HotelInteriors blend restored Art Deco wood paneling, turquoise carpets, custom neon accents, and contemporary Turkish art.DesignSocialClassic$$$$

C

Casa Foscolo Hotel, Istanbul, a Member of Design HotelsRestored neoclassical interiors by Emre Kuzlu pair pastel palettes with curated contemporary art across every floor.DesignHeritageSocial$$ Catch SultanahmetOttoman stonework and traditional İznik tiles meet clean-lined contemporary minimalist interiors.DesignHeritageLocal$$

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Ecole St. Pierre HotelClassroom quarters retain original abacus markers alongside vibrant cobalt-tiled bathrooms.HeritageDesignLuxe$$$

F

Fairmont Quasar IstanbulArt Deco geometry and trunk-inspired minibars, with golden spheres above the outdoor pool.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At SultanahmetRestored neoclassical arches encircle a landscaped courtyard with hand-woven carpets and Iznik tiles.LuxeDesignHeritage$$$$

G

Gezi Hotel BosphorusSmoked oak paneling and graphic lines inspired by Dutch painter Piet Mondrian.DesignWellnessLocal$$

H

Hotel Ibrahim PashaStripped wood floors and antique Turkish rugs meet a crackling hearth.DesignHeritageLocal$$ Hyatt Centric Levent IstanbulRosewood-paneled rooms and a double-height travertine atrium shaped by Gabellini Sheppard.DesignWellnessLuxe$$

J

JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara SeaKCA International's soaring Sky-Frame entryway and travertine textures blend contemporary lines with coastal Bosphorus blues.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ JW Marriott Istanbul BosphorusGuest rooms encircle a central glass atrium rising 35 meters high.DesignHeritageLuxe$$$

L

Lampa Design HotelRestored antique gas lamps, modern industrial ironwork, and paintings by Fikret Mualla.DesignSocialLocal$$ Louis Appartements GalataFloor-to-ceiling windows and chandeliers illuminate suites dressed with mid-century furnishings.DesignHeritageLocal$$

M

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, IstanbulLow-rise architecture echoing Ottoman waterfront mansions, finished with carved wood and tulip-patterned tiles.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ Manna Boutique HotelsRichly figured stone and organic textures ground minimalist spaces in Ottoman tradition.DesignWellnessLocal$$

O

Orient Occident Hotel Istanbul, Autograph CollectionBelle Époque stone facades feature hand-carved acanthus leaves, ribbon garlands, and a copper terrace dome.DesignHeritageLocal$$ Orientbank Hotel Istanbul, Autograph CollectionA circular ship-bow facade encloses a restored marble spiral staircase and Deco accents.DesignHeritageSocial$$$

P

Princes' Palace ResortOttoman-era woodwork and Turkish marble bathrooms styled with contemporary coastal restraint.DesignHeritageResort$$$$

R

Raffles IstanbulByzantine-inspired gold mosaics and commissioned Turkish art installations fill the soaring public spaces.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ Régie Ottoman, IstanbulExposed Ottoman-era red brick and stone masonry meet clean, quiet contemporary interiors.DesignHeritageLocal$$ Rixos Tersane IstanbulTabanlıoğlu Architects modeled the vaulted entry and waterfront corridors on Ottoman naval hulls.DesignWellnessSocial$$$

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Shangri-La Bosphorus, IstanbulA three-story domed atrium showcasing an eighteen-meter Chinese silk painting and cascading Bohemian crystal chandeliers.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Soho House IstanbulRestored nineteenth-century mythological frescoes set against Carrara marble and midcentury leather.HeritageSocialDesign$$$

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The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery CollectionMore than one hundred contemporary artworks and Richard Mas sculptures fill public spaces.DesignSocialLocal$$ The Bank Hotel IstanbulHistoric cash safes house cocktail bars, set against rotating exhibitions of contemporary Turkish art.DesignHeritageLuxe$$$ The Peninsula IstanbulZeynep Fadıllıoğlu pairs Bauhaus geometry with Ottoman mother-of-pearl inlays and Marmara marble surfaces.LuxeDesignHeritage$$$$ The St. Regis IstanbulEmre Arolat translates Art Deco modernism with custom Lasvit glass and curated contemporary paintings.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ The Stay Boulevard NisantasiCustom wood-paneled rooms by Mahmut Anlar connect via a digital art staircase.DesignWellnessSocial$$$ The Stay NisantasiAutoban framed the guestrooms in warm oak paneling and Bursa marble.DesignLuxeLocal$$

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Vakko Hotel And ResidenceThirty-one residential suites finished in pale oak, marble, and walk-in dressing rooms.LocalDesignLuxe$$$$ Vakko Hotel Sumahan BosphorusExposed industrial brickwork meets minimalist interiors looking across the Bosphorus through picture windows.DesignLuxeHeritage$$$$

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Witt Istanbul HotelAutoban crafted loft suites featuring custom timber furniture, laser-cut screens, and Marmara marble bathrooms with sleek fixtures.DesignLuxeLocal$$

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