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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 KarakoyThe 1875 neoclassical former inn retains its original Ottoman brickwork, arched porticos, and grand central courtyard.DesignHeritageSocial$$

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Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection HotelCenturies-old Ottoman naval shipyard storehouses anchor a restored six-century-old Turkish hammam.DesignHeritageWellness$$$$

C

Casa Foscolo Hotel, Istanbul, a Member of Design HotelsA restored 1900s neoclassical residence originally commissioned by a Venetian trading family, retaining its historic central staircase.DesignHeritageSocial$$ Catch SultanahmetNine restored wooden konak mansions preserve original rubble walls and timber ceilings.DesignHeritageLocal$$ Ciragan Palace KempinskiA restored nineteenth-century Ottoman palace built for Sultan Abdülaziz beside the Bosphorus.LuxeHeritageClassic$$$$

E

Ecole St. Pierre HotelAn 1842 French schoolhouse enclosing surviving thirteenth-century Genoese defensive ramparts.HeritageDesignLuxe$$$

F

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At SultanahmetA 1918 Ottoman neoclassical prison where dissident poet Nazım Hikmet was held.LuxeDesignHeritage$$$$ Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The BosphorusA restored nineteenth-century Ottoman royal residence with neoclassical facades along the Bosphorus shoreline.LuxeHeritageWellness$$$$

G

Georges Hotel GalataAn 1882 Ottoman apartment building with a facade restored by Han Tümertekin.HeritageDesignLocal$$

H

Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by HiltonRestored nineteenth-century Ottoman wooden mansions and subterranean Byzantine cisterns set against the ancient Topkapı Palace walls.HeritageWellnessLocal$$$ Hilton Istanbul BosphorusConrad Hilton's first hotel outside the Americas keeps its flying-carpet canopy and Çintemani tiles.HeritageClassicDesign$$ Hotel Ibrahim PashaTwo converted nineteenth-century Ottoman townhouses, facing the stone walls of Ibrahim Pasha's palace.DesignHeritageLocal$$

J

JW Marriott Istanbul BosphorusThe restored Ottoman-era merchant caravanserai retains masonry walls and vaulted corridors.DesignHeritageLuxe$$$

K

Kocatas Mansions IstanbulTwo restored nineteenth-century Ottoman waterfront yalıs in Sarıyer with fifteen-foot ceilings and authentic architectural details.HeritageWellnessLuxe$$$$

M

Moxy Istanbul TaksimA 1905 Ottoman apartment block designed by August Jasmund, architect of Sirkeci Station.HeritageDesignSocial$

O

Orient Occident Hotel Istanbul, Autograph CollectionThe 1900 Basiret Han preserves its original entrance gate and marble spiral staircase.DesignHeritageLocal$$ Orientbank Hotel Istanbul, Autograph CollectionAugust Jasmund designed this 1912 bank headquarters, crowned by a copper terrace dome.DesignHeritageSocial$$$

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Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka PalasA restored 1922 Italian palazzo apartment house designed by architect Giulio Mongeri for the city elite.LuxeHeritageWellness$$$$ Princes' Palace ResortA restored 1885 Belle Époque mansion once home to an Ottoman artillery commander.DesignHeritageResort$$$$

R

Régie Ottoman, IstanbulThe 1883 headquarters of the Ottoman state tobacco monopoly, restored as a boutique stay.DesignHeritageLocal$$

S

Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, IstanbulAn 1895 neoclassical commercial han designed by Ottoman Armenian architect Hovsep Aznavur.HeritageDesignLocal$$$ Soho House IstanbulBuilt in 1873 as Palazzo Corpi, serving for decades as the American Embassy.HeritageSocialDesign$$$

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The Bank Hotel IstanbulAn 1863 Ottoman bank headquarters with stenciled 16-foot ceilings and basement cash vaults.DesignHeritageLuxe$$$ The Galata Hotel Istanbul - MGallery CollectionAn 1836 neoclassical Ottoman bank with original vault doors and safe deposit boxes.HeritageWellnessDesign$$ The Peninsula IstanbulThree protected maritime landmarks anchor the waterfront grounds, including a 1937 passenger terminal.LuxeDesignHeritage$$$$ Tomtom SuitesA 1901 Franciscan convent and French Palace outbuilding converted into residential suites.HeritageDesignLocal$$

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Vakko Hotel Sumahan BosphorusAn Ottoman suma distillery converted into waterfront lodgings along the Asian shoreline.DesignLuxeHeritage$$$$

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