Istanbul, TurkeyNisantasi
The Stay Boulevard Nisantasi
Fashion-forward art residence
Nisantasi Istanbul, Turkey
Opened
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
The StayFashion-forward art residence
The hotel operates as a living gallery, hosting acoustic concerts, rotating exhibitions, and its own sustainable fashion label.
“The Stay honors this bohemian vibe through their extensive art collection, including contributions from Nur Büker and Selver Yıldırım.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the Nisantasi location, designed by the Autoban studio and the noted architect Mahmut Anlar, is the most fashion-forward of the bunch.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Designer boutiques and Art Nouveau facades line Teşvikiye Caddesi outside, and sidewalk cafes spill across the surrounding blocks.
The rooms
Custom furniture and statement rugs fill the bedrooms, and marble bathrooms have deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated pool and whirlpool sit under moody blue lighting, steps from a wood-floored workout studio.
The hammam and sauna
Slatted benches fill the wooden dry sauna, and the marble hammam centers on a heated stone slab.
The spa
Nine wood-paneled treatment rooms host Balinese, Thai, and hot stone bodywork using organic, vegan oils.
Restaurant
Marcello Ristorante
Potted olive and lemon trees line the rooftop terrace, where an open kitchen turns out stone-baked pizzas.
At the table
The moody bar pours drinks before backlit liquor shelves, and the morning lounge serves a regional Turkish breakfast.
How it began
The building previously housed The Sofa Hotel, reopening in 2022 under Turkey's first carbon-neutral hotel group.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.