Design hotels in Istanbul

Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. 4 hotels

Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel

Camiikebir, Istanbul $$$$

Curated collector interiors blending contemporary art, handwoven silk rugs, carved marble, and vintage pink Murano chandeliers.

Central

Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand →

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet

Sultanahmet, Istanbul $$$$

Goddard Littlefair interiors showcase bespoke bronze lanterns, hand-carved woodwork, and geometric Turkish tiles within a manicured courtyard enclave.

Central

Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand →

The Bank Hotel Istanbul

Karakoy, Istanbul $$$

Original steel safes become cocktail bars, wrought-iron elevators are restored, and corridors showcase an in-house curator's contemporary Turkish art collection.

Lively

Design Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand →

The Peninsula Istanbul

Karakoy, Istanbul $$$$

Zeynep Fadıllıoğlu interiors pair Bauhaus lines with mother-of-pearl inlays beneath a restored stained-glass lobby ceiling.

Lively

Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. 6 hotels

AJWA Sultanahmet

Sultanahmet, Istanbul $$$

Damascus mother-of-pearl inlays, Tabriz silk carpets, and curated Azerbaijani masterworks adorn the interiors.

Central

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand →

Ecole St. Pierre Hotel

Karakoy, Istanbul $$$

Converted classrooms feature abacus markers alongside midcentury-styled rattan, warm custom woodwork, and striking blue-tiled bathrooms.

Lively

Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul

Kurucesme, Istanbul $$$$

Low-rise waterfront architecture by Tihany Design with bespoke tulip-patterned tiles and subterranean sunlit courtyards.

Central

Luxe Gold Extremely rare. Sets the global standard. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand →

Princes' Palace Resort

Nizam, Istanbul $$$$

Ottoman motifs and Victorian villa architecture meet contemporary suites finished in warm timber, woven textures, and Turkish marble.

Secluded

Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Resort Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Resort A world of its own. No reason to leave the property. The whole shorthand →

The St. Regis Istanbul

Nisantasi, Istanbul $$$$

Streamlined Art Deco architecture by Emre Arolat pairs with custom chandeliers and the curated Demsa Art Collection.

Lively

Luxe Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand →

Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus

Cengelkoy, Istanbul $$$$

Crisp minimalist lines, neutral palettes, and panoramic glass windows set inside an industrial stone distillery shell.

Quiet

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand →