One of eight vibes
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
4 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Casa Lavanda Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
Ulupelit forest mushroom foraging, Şile harbor seafood, and heirloom produce cultivated in an on-site biodynamic garden.
Catch Sultanahmet
Rooms scatter across Ottoman houses along a cobblestone lane with Marmara views.
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton
Stays spread across traditional Ottoman residential mansions along cobblestoned Soğukçeşme Sokağı, featuring private marble hammam baths.
Hotel Ibrahim Pasha
A rooftop terrace bar looks directly across Sultanahmet to the Blue Mosque.
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.