Design Local
Vakko Hotel And Residence
“Tailored fashion residence”
Catch Sultanahmet
“Restored Ottoman mansions”
Hotel Ibrahim Pasha
“A converted Ottoman townhouse”
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”
Bebek Hotel
“Mid-century Bosphorus perch”
10 Karakoy
“Restored neoclassical sanctuary”
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
“Bosphorus hillside redoubt”
Orientbank Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection
“Restored 1912 bank”
Wellness Central or lively
Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel
“Ottoman shipyard revival”
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul
“Bosphorus waterfront sanctuary”
Raffles Istanbul
“Gilded skyline tower”
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus
“Ottoman waterfront retreat”
Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul
“Sleek financial district tower”
Rixos Tersane Istanbul
“Shipyard waterfront resort”
Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Design-led residential suites”
Swissôtel The Bosphorus - Istanbul
“Wooded parkland resort”
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”
The St. Regis Istanbul
“Modernist Art Deco showcase”
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas
“Restored palazzo refuge”
The Galata Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection
“Neoclassical banking house”
Casa Foscolo Hotel, Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels
“Neoclassical art curio”
JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus
“Restored Ottoman caravanserai”
The Stay Boulevard Nisantasi
“Fashion-forward art 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
Moxy Istanbul Taksim
“Restored Ottoman arcade”
Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel
“Ottoman shipyard revival”
Ecole St. Pierre Hotel
“Monastic schoolhouse haven”
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus
“Modernist parkside tower”
Louis Appartements Galata
“Galata apartment house”
Tomtom Suites
“Restored convent residence”
Georges Hotel Galata
“French-accented Ottoman guesthouse”
The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection
“Eclectic art hotel”
Luxe Quiet or secluded
Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus
“Ottoman distillery quarters”
JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea
“Sleek seaside lodgings”
Casa Lavanda Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
“Secluded forest bolthole”
Kocatas Mansions Istanbul
“Ottoman mansion oasis”
Opened 2024+
Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Istanbul
“Restored neoclassical han”
Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Design-led residential suites”
Moxy Istanbul Taksim
“Restored Ottoman arcade”
Rixos Tersane Istanbul
“Shipyard waterfront resort”
Princes' Palace Resort
“Ottoman mansion oasis”
Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus
“Ottoman distillery quarters”
Casa Foscolo Hotel, Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels
“Neoclassical art curio”
Editorial mentions
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet
“Restored neoclassical cloister”
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus
“Ottoman waterfront retreat”
Raffles Istanbul
“Gilded skyline tower”
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
“Bosphorus waterfront showpiece”
Fairmont Quasar Istanbul
“Sculptural glass high-rise”
Ciragan Palace Kempinski
“Ottoman imperial palace”
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
“Bosphorus hillside redoubt”
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul
“Bosphorus waterfront sanctuary”
Design
Lampa Design Hotel
“Industrial art boutique”
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet
“Restored neoclassical cloister”
The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection
“Eclectic art hotel”
Manna Boutique Hotels
“Soundproofed boutique quarters”
The Stay Nisantasi
“Tailored oak-paneled residence”
Witt Istanbul Hotel
“Modernist design sanctuary”
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus
“Modernist parkside tower”
Louis Appartements Galata
“Galata apartment house”
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10 KarakoyRestored neoclassical sanctuaryDesignHeritageSocial$$A
Address IstanbulAnatolian high-rise cocoonLuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ AJWA SultanahmetArtisanal Ottoman showpieceDesignLuxeWellness$$$ Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection HotelOttoman shipyard revivalDesignHeritageWellness$$$$ Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by HiltonDesign-led residential suitesDesignWellnessLocal$$ Amiral Palace Boutique HotelNeoclassical seaside hotelWellnessSocialLocal$$B
Bebek HotelMid-century Bosphorus perchDesignSocialClassic$$$$C
Casa Foscolo Hotel, Istanbul, a Member of Design HotelsNeoclassical art curioDesignHeritageSocial$$ Casa Lavanda Boutique Hotel & RestaurantSecluded forest boltholeLuxeWellnessLocal$$$ Catch SultanahmetRestored Ottoman mansionsDesignHeritageLocal$$ Ciragan Palace KempinskiOttoman imperial palaceLuxeHeritageClassic$$$$ Conrad Istanbul BosphorusHilltop Bosphorus beaconLuxeWellnessClassic$$$E
Ecole St. Pierre HotelMonastic schoolhouse havenHeritageDesignLuxe$$$F
Fairmont Quasar IstanbulSculptural glass high-riseDesignLuxeWellness$$$ Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At SultanahmetRestored neoclassical cloisterLuxeDesignHeritage$$$$ Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The BosphorusOttoman waterfront retreatLuxeHeritageWellness$$$$G
Georges Hotel GalataFrench-accented Ottoman guesthouseHeritageDesignLocal$$ Gezi Hotel BosphorusModernist parkside towerDesignWellnessLocal$$H
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by HiltonRestored Ottoman residencesHeritageWellnessLocal$$$ Hilton Istanbul BosphorusMid-century garden landmarkHeritageClassicDesign$$ Hotel Ibrahim PashaA converted Ottoman townhouseDesignHeritageLocal$$ Hyatt Centric Levent IstanbulSleek financial district towerDesignWellnessLuxe$$J
JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara SeaSleek seaside lodgingsDesignLuxeWellness$$$ JW Marriott Istanbul BosphorusRestored Ottoman caravanseraiDesignHeritageLuxe$$$K
Kocatas Mansions IstanbulOttoman mansion oasisHeritageWellnessLuxe$$$$L
Lampa Design HotelIndustrial art boutiqueDesignSocialLocal$$ Louis Appartements GalataGalata apartment houseDesignHeritageLocal$$M
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, IstanbulBosphorus waterfront sanctuaryLuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ Manna Boutique HotelsSoundproofed boutique quartersDesignWellnessLocal$$ 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 PalasRestored palazzo refugeLuxeHeritageWellness$$$$ Princes' Palace ResortOttoman mansion oasisDesignHeritageResort$$$$R
Raffles IstanbulGilded skyline towerLuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ Régie Ottoman, IstanbulA restored Ottoman monopoly hotelDesignHeritageLocal$$ Rixos Tersane IstanbulShipyard waterfront resortDesignWellnessSocial$$$S
Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, IstanbulRestored neoclassical hanHeritageDesignLocal$$$ Shangri-La Bosphorus, IstanbulBosphorus waterfront showpieceLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Sofitel Istanbul TaksimRestored cinema towerDesignLuxeWellness$$$ Soho House IstanbulDiplomatic palazzo clubhouseHeritageSocialDesign$$$ Swissôtel The Bosphorus - IstanbulWooded parkland resortWellnessResortSocial$$$T
The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery CollectionEclectic art hotelDesignSocialLocal$$ The Bank Hotel IstanbulOttoman banking landmarkDesignHeritageLuxe$$$ The Galata Hotel Istanbul - MGallery CollectionNeoclassical banking houseHeritageWellnessDesign$$ The Peninsula IstanbulRestored Bosphorus terminusLuxeDesignHeritage$$$$ The Ritz-Carlton, IstanbulBosphorus hillside redoubtLuxeWellnessSocial$$$ The St. Regis IstanbulModernist Art Deco showcaseLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ The Stay Boulevard NisantasiFashion-forward art residenceDesignWellnessSocial$$$ 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.