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 IstanbulAn authentic white marble Turkish hammam, reformer Pilates classes, and an eleventh-floor heated panoramic indoor pool.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ AJWA SultanahmetA heated marble Turkish hammam anchors Afiya Spa alongside a mosaic indoor pool.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection HotelA three-level spa pairs traditional white marble hammams with whole-body cryotherapy chambers.DesignHeritageWellness$$$$ Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by HiltonA Turkish hammam and heated indoor pool span the 2,200-square-meter spa floor.DesignWellnessLocal$$ 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 & RestaurantForest-facing saunas, Darphin botanical facials, and Balinese bodywork set within peaceful oak woodlands and gardens.LuxeWellnessLocal$$$ Catch SultanahmetRestored Ottoman mansionsDesignHeritageLocal$$ Ciragan Palace KempinskiOttoman imperial palaceLuxeHeritageClassic$$$$ Conrad Istanbul BosphorusFull Turkish marble hammams, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and two on-site clay tennis courts.LuxeWellnessClassic$$$E
Ecole St. Pierre HotelMonastic schoolhouse havenHeritageDesignLuxe$$$F
Fairmont Quasar IstanbulA marble Turkish hammam, beside an indoor pool with retractable glass walls.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At SultanahmetRestored neoclassical cloisterLuxeDesignHeritage$$$$ Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The BosphorusThree Marmara marble hammams join a sky-lit pool lined in fluted columns.LuxeHeritageWellness$$$$G
Georges Hotel GalataFrench-accented Ottoman guesthouseHeritageDesignLocal$$ Gezi Hotel BosphorusModernist parkside towerDesignWellnessLocal$$H
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by HiltonA subterranean Byzantine cistern houses a vaulted jacuzzi pool, traditional Turkish hammam, and private marble treatment rooms.HeritageWellnessLocal$$$ Hilton Istanbul BosphorusMid-century garden landmarkHeritageClassicDesign$$ Hotel Ibrahim PashaA converted Ottoman townhouseDesignHeritageLocal$$ Hyatt Centric Levent IstanbulA three-story spa houses a silver-tiled pool and a marble Turkish hammam.DesignWellnessLuxe$$J
JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara SeaA traditional marble Turkish hammam, Swiss skincare therapies, and an indoor pool with a retractable glass roof.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ JW Marriott Istanbul BosphorusRestored Ottoman caravanseraiDesignHeritageLuxe$$$K
Kocatas Mansions IstanbulA hillside stone pavilion houses traditional Turkish hammams, an Alchemy Bar, and a panoramic hilltop infinity pool.HeritageWellnessLuxe$$$$L
Lampa Design HotelIndustrial art boutiqueDesignSocialLocal$$ Louis Appartements GalataGalata apartment houseDesignHeritageLocal$$M
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, IstanbulThree marble Turkish hammams, a daylight lap pool, and heated Gharieni treatment beds.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ Manna Boutique HotelsSoundproofed boutique quartersDesignWellnessLocal$$ 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 PalasSignature spa suites feature private built-in marble hammams, dedicated steam chambers, and color-therapy soaking tubs.LuxeHeritageWellness$$$$ Princes' Palace ResortOttoman mansion oasisDesignHeritageResort$$$$R
Raffles IstanbulA three-thousand-square-meter spa with three marble hammams plus indoor and rooftop pools.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ Régie Ottoman, IstanbulA restored Ottoman monopoly hotelDesignHeritageLocal$$ Rixos Tersane IstanbulA waterfront sports club paired with padel courts and rowing on the Golden Horn.DesignWellnessSocial$$$S
Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, IstanbulRestored neoclassical hanHeritageDesignLocal$$$ Shangri-La Bosphorus, IstanbulAn Iznik-tiled Turkish hammam suite with heated marble slabs, traditional foam rituals, and an indoor pool.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Sofitel Istanbul TaksimRestored cinema towerDesignLuxeWellness$$$ Soho House IstanbulDiplomatic palazzo clubhouseHeritageSocialDesign$$$ Swissôtel The Bosphorus - IstanbulTwo Turkish hammams and indoor lap swimming anchor the 4,000-square-meter garden spa.WellnessResortSocial$$$T
The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery CollectionEclectic art hotelDesignSocialLocal$$ The Bank Hotel IstanbulOttoman banking landmarkDesignHeritageLuxe$$$ The Galata Hotel Istanbul - MGallery CollectionAn 18th-century domed marble hammam with a heated belly stone and foam scrubs.HeritageWellnessDesign$$ The Peninsula IstanbulRestored Bosphorus terminusLuxeDesignHeritage$$$$ The Ritz-Carlton, IstanbulTraditional marble hammam, private couples suite, seventeen-meter starry ceiling indoor pool, and open-air spa treatments.LuxeWellnessSocial$$$ The St. Regis IstanbulSubterranean Turkish hammams and three indoor hydropools anchor Iridium Spa's bathing circuits.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ The Stay Boulevard NisantasiFashion-forward art residenceDesignWellnessSocial$$$ 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.