Design Local
Vakko Hotel And Residence
“Tailored fashion residence”
Hotel Ibrahim Pasha
“A converted Ottoman townhouse”
Catch Sultanahmet
“Restored Ottoman mansions”
Local
Casa Lavanda Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
“Secluded forest bolthole”
Vakko Hotel And Residence
“Tailored fashion residence”
Hotel Ibrahim Pasha
“A converted Ottoman townhouse”
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Restored Ottoman residences”
Catch Sultanahmet
“Restored Ottoman mansions”
Social
Soho House Istanbul
“Diplomatic palazzo clubhouse”
10 Karakoy
“Restored neoclassical sanctuary”
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
“Bosphorus hillside redoubt”
Orientbank Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection
“Restored 1912 bank”
Bebek Hotel
“Mid-century Bosphorus perch”
Wellness Central or lively
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul
“Bosphorus waterfront sanctuary”
Raffles Istanbul
“Gilded skyline tower”
Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel
“Ottoman shipyard revival”
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus
“Ottoman waterfront retreat”
The Galata Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection
“Neoclassical banking house”
Rixos Tersane Istanbul
“Shipyard waterfront resort”
Swissôtel The Bosphorus - Istanbul
“Wooded parkland resort”
Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Design-led residential suites”
Medalled $–$$$
The Bank Hotel Istanbul
“Ottoman banking landmark”
Soho House Istanbul
“Diplomatic palazzo clubhouse”
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Restored Ottoman residences”
Ecole St. Pierre Hotel
“Monastic schoolhouse haven”
Lively
The Peninsula Istanbul
“Restored Bosphorus terminus”
The Bank Hotel Istanbul
“Ottoman banking landmark”
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas
“Restored palazzo refuge”
The St. Regis Istanbul
“Modernist Art Deco showcase”
Casa Foscolo Hotel, Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels
“Neoclassical art curio”
JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus
“Restored Ottoman caravanserai”
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus
“Modernist parkside tower”
The Stay Nisantasi
“Tailored oak-paneled residence”
Renovated 2023+
Ciragan Palace Kempinski
“Ottoman imperial palace”
The Peninsula Istanbul
“Restored Bosphorus terminus”
Princes' Palace Resort
“Ottoman mansion oasis”
The St. Regis Istanbul
“Modernist Art Deco showcase”
Neighborhood spotlight
Louis Appartements Galata
“Galata apartment house”
Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel
“Ottoman shipyard revival”
Ecole St. Pierre Hotel
“Monastic schoolhouse haven”
Moxy Istanbul Taksim
“Restored Ottoman arcade”
Georges Hotel Galata
“French-accented Ottoman guesthouse”
Tomtom Suites
“Restored convent residence”
The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection
“Eclectic art hotel”
10 Karakoy
“Restored neoclassical sanctuary”
Luxe Quiet or secluded
Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus
“Ottoman distillery quarters”
Casa Lavanda Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
“Secluded forest bolthole”
JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea
“Sleek seaside lodgings”
Kocatas Mansions Istanbul
“Ottoman mansion oasis”
Opened 2024+
Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Istanbul
“Restored neoclassical han”
Moxy Istanbul Taksim
“Restored Ottoman arcade”
Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Design-led residential suites”
Casa Foscolo Hotel, Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels
“Neoclassical art curio”
Princes' Palace Resort
“Ottoman mansion oasis”
Rixos Tersane Istanbul
“Shipyard waterfront resort”
Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus
“Ottoman distillery quarters”
Editorial mentions
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet
“Restored neoclassical cloister”
Ciragan Palace Kempinski
“Ottoman imperial palace”
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus
“Ottoman waterfront retreat”
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
“Bosphorus waterfront showpiece”
Fairmont Quasar Istanbul
“Sculptural glass high-rise”
Raffles Istanbul
“Gilded skyline tower”
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
“Bosphorus hillside redoubt”
Kocatas Mansions Istanbul
“Ottoman mansion oasis”
Design
Manna Boutique Hotels
“Soundproofed boutique quarters”
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet
“Restored neoclassical cloister”
The Stay Nisantasi
“Tailored oak-paneled residence”
Lampa Design Hotel
“Industrial art boutique”
The Stay Boulevard Nisantasi
“Fashion-forward art residence”
Witt Istanbul Hotel
“Modernist design sanctuary”
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus
“Modernist parkside tower”
The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection
“Eclectic art hotel”
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10 KarakoyRestored neoclassical sanctuaryDesignHeritageSocial$$A
Address IstanbulHeated indoor panoramic swimming pool with floor-to-ceiling skyline views, loungers, and a dedicated children's pool on Level 11.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ AJWA SultanahmetMosaic indoor swimming pool requiring swimming caps, operating with dedicated gentlemen and ladies time slots.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection HotelHeated indoor pool under glass cathedral ceilings, alongside an outdoor Olympic-sized lap pool and lagoon pool at Aliée Swim Club.DesignHeritageWellness$$$$ Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by HiltonIndoor heated swimming pool.DesignWellnessLocal$$ Amiral Palace Boutique HotelSmall indoor swimming poolWellnessSocialLocal$$B
Bebek HotelMid-century Bosphorus perchDesignSocialClassic$$$$C
Casa Foscolo Hotel, Istanbul, a Member of Design HotelsNeoclassical art curioDesignHeritageSocial$$ Casa Lavanda Boutique Hotel & RestaurantOutdoor swimming pool set within 21 acres of gardens and oak forest.LuxeWellnessLocal$$$ Catch SultanahmetRestored Ottoman mansionsDesignHeritageLocal$$ Ciragan Palace KempinskiHeated outdoor infinity swimming pool on the Bosphorus waterfront, plus an indoor swimming pool with a whirlpool.LuxeHeritageClassic$$$$ Conrad Istanbul BosphorusHeated indoor lap pool with natural light and a seasonal outdoor pool.LuxeWellnessClassic$$$E
Ecole St. Pierre HotelMonastic schoolhouse havenHeritageDesignLuxe$$$F
Fairmont Quasar IstanbulHeated indoor swimming pool maintained at 28.5 degrees Celsius with retractable glass wall opening to courtyard garden; fifth-floor seasonal outdoor infinity pool overlooking the Bosphorus Strait.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At SultanahmetRestored neoclassical cloisterLuxeDesignHeritage$$$$ Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The BosphorusSky-lit heated indoor pool with marble columns, integrated whirlpool, and underwater speakers; outdoor waterfront pool along the 190-meter quay.LuxeHeritageWellness$$$$G
Georges Hotel GalataFrench-accented Ottoman guesthouseHeritageDesignLocal$$ Gezi Hotel BosphorusModernist parkside towerDesignWellnessLocal$$H
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by HiltonIndoor vaulted cistern jacuzzi pool and in-room Turkish marble hammams with soaking tubsHeritageWellnessLocal$$$ Hilton Istanbul BosphorusFootprint-shaped seasonal outdoor pool with poolside cabanas and children's pool, plus heated indoor swimming poolHeritageClassicDesign$$ Hotel Ibrahim PashaA converted Ottoman townhouseDesignHeritageLocal$$ Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul15-meter heated indoor pool lined in silver tiles, vitality pool with swan-neck fountain, and hot tubsDesignWellnessLuxe$$J
JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara SeaSeasonal outdoor infinity pool on the waterfront, plus an indoor pool with retractable glass roof and adjacent whirlpool.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ JW Marriott Istanbul BosphorusRestored Ottoman caravanseraiDesignHeritageLuxe$$$K
Kocatas Mansions IstanbulHilltop outdoor infinity pool overlooking the Bosphorus, garden courtyard pool, and indoor relaxation pool.HeritageWellnessLuxe$$$$L
Lampa Design HotelIndustrial art boutiqueDesignSocialLocal$$ Louis Appartements GalataGalata apartment houseDesignHeritageLocal$$M
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, IstanbulHeated indoor lap pool opening to a Zen garden, two outdoor shoreline pools facing the Bosphorus, and a children's pool.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ Manna Boutique HotelsSoundproofed boutique quartersDesignWellnessLocal$$ Moxy Istanbul TaksimRestored Ottoman arcadeHeritageDesignSocial$O
Orient Occident Hotel Istanbul, Autograph CollectionBelle Époque merchant innDesignHeritageLocal$$ Orientbank Hotel Istanbul, Autograph CollectionRestored 1912 bankDesignHeritageSocial$$$P
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas20-meter seasonal outdoor swimming pool on the terrace levelLuxeHeritageWellness$$$$ Princes' Palace ResortTwo outdoor heated pools including a sea-facing infinity pool, indoor heated glass-walled pool, private beach lagoonDesignHeritageResort$$$$R
Raffles Istanbul16-meter heated indoor lap pool with natural light and a seasonal 15-meter heated rooftop terrace pool on the sixth floor.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ Régie Ottoman, IstanbulA restored Ottoman monopoly hotelDesignHeritageLocal$$ Rixos Tersane IstanbulHeated outdoor infinity pool positioned on the Golden Horn waterfrontDesignWellnessSocial$$$S
Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, IstanbulRestored neoclassical hanHeritageDesignLocal$$$ Shangri-La Bosphorus, IstanbulHeated indoor swimming pool and separate children's poolLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Sofitel Istanbul TaksimHeated indoor swimming pool bordered by garden views and a seasonal heated outdoor rooftop pool overlooking the BosphorusDesignLuxeWellness$$$ Soho House IstanbulTwo outdoor rooftop dip and lounging poolsHeritageSocialDesign$$$ Swissôtel The Bosphorus - IstanbulHeated indoor lap pool, large outdoor garden swimming pool, and a dedicated rooftop pool for serviced residences.WellnessResortSocial$$$T
The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery CollectionEclectic art hotelDesignSocialLocal$$ The Bank Hotel IstanbulOttoman banking landmarkDesignHeritageLuxe$$$ The Galata Hotel Istanbul - MGallery CollectionNeoclassical banking houseHeritageWellnessDesign$$ The Peninsula Istanbul25-meter indoor heated swimming pool beneath illuminated domes, plus an outdoor waterfront heated infinity swimming pool along the Bosphorus promenadeLuxeDesignHeritage$$$$ The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul17-meter heated indoor pool under a starry sky ceiling, dedicated indoor children's pool, and an outdoor rooftop infinity pool on The Roof terrace.LuxeWellnessSocial$$$ The St. Regis IstanbulThree indoor relaxation hydropools and deep soaking tubs in guest rooms.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ The Stay Boulevard NisantasiHeated indoor swimming pool and adjoining hot tub across a 1,220-square-metre spa floorDesignWellnessSocial$$$ The Stay NisantasiTailored oak-paneled residenceDesignLuxeLocal$$ Tomtom SuitesRestored convent residenceHeritageDesignLocal$$V
Vakko Hotel And ResidenceTailored fashion residenceLocalDesignLuxe$$$$ Vakko Hotel Sumahan BosphorusOttoman distillery quartersDesignLuxeHeritage$$$$W
Witt Istanbul HotelModernist design sanctuaryDesignLuxeLocal$$Y
YOTEL Istanbul Airport (Landside)Modular transit cabinsDesignWellnessSocial$$ YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport (Airside)Airside transit cabinsDesignWellnessSocial$$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.
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.
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.