Ottoman mansion oasis
Two restored Ottoman waterfront mansions front the northern Bosphorus strait, surrounded by tiered laurel gardens and private boat moorings.
“The hotel is housed in two historic mansions overlooking the Bosphorus, and the spa can be found above the main property…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Two restored nineteenth-century Ottoman waterfront yalıs in Sarıyer with fifteen-foot ceilings and authentic architectural details.
Remarkable
A hillside stone pavilion houses traditional Turkish hammams, an Alchemy Bar, and a panoramic hilltop infinity pool.
Notable
Dedicated Guest Experience Makers attend every room alongside private boat transfers along the Bosphorus strait.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Turkey
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
spans a pair of Ottoman-era mansions, divided into just 45 large rooms and suites. They’re unfailingly luxurious, and stylish as well, blending contemporary design with historical influences.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set in quiet Sarıyer, the property is an hour by private boat from the historic peninsula and minutes from pine forests.
The rooms
Fifteen-foot ceilings, gilded moldings, and parquet floors frame waterside bedrooms, while marble-clad bathrooms evoke traditional Turkish bathhouses.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The geometric infinity pool looks out over the tree canopy and the Bosphorus from tiered stone sun terraces.
The spa
Traditional Turkish hammams sit inside a restored stone pavilion, lined with green honeycomb tiles and heated marble plinths.
The gym
Skylights brighten the fitness studios, which hold cardio machines, ellipticals, and open floor space for battle rope workouts.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Restaurants range from Italian fare at Scalini and Anatolian kebabs at Chef Erdal to late-night jazz sets at SAX.
How it began
The estate joins two nineteenth-century yalıs originally built for Ottoman Grand Vizier Sait Paşa and Justice Minister Necmettin Molla Kocataş.
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The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.