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Plan your stay at these elegant editor-approved and T+L award-winning hotels.
Pool area at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at The Bosphorus.Credit:Courtesy of Four Seasons Resorts
Ready to experience the city for yourself?
Youll need a taxi to reach the Old Town attractions.
Only rooms in the main building guarantee Bosphorus views.
Pool and patio at Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul.Courtesy of Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Raffles Istanbul
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The 24/7 butler service is unparalleled.
The property is slightly removed from the main tourist sights and the citys more walkable neighborhoods.
Want to skip the traffic and arrive via helicopter?
Guest room in Raffles Istanbul.Courtesy of Raffles Istanbul
Need to unwind after a long flight?
The 32,300-square-foot spa, one of the largest in Istanbul, should do the trick.
Prefer to shake off jet lag in the comfort of your suite?
Exterior of Shangri-La Bosphorus.Courtesy of Shangri-La Bosphorus
Youll have floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies overlooking the Bosphorus, Princes Islands, and Old Town.
Shangri-La Bosphorus
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The hotel offers curated local experiences like baklava-making classes.
Unlike some of its neighbors, the propertys outdoor space along the Bosphorus is limited.
Guest room in St. Regis Istanbul.Courtesy of St. Regis Istanbul
If youre looking for classic, five-star luxury, three-time Worlds Best Awards-winning Shangri-La Bosphorus has perfected it.
Youll need to take a taxi or metro to reach most of the more touristy attractions.
Need a wakeup call and the curtains expertly opened, placing the city on prime display?
Hotel bar inside Soho House Istanbul.Courtesy of Soho House Istanbul
Thats just one of the many perks your butler can provide.
While the hotel caters to families with kids, its better suited for couples and solo travelers particularly first-timers.
Peninsulas latest property is a four-building complex that soars high above the rushing waves of the Bosphorus.
Lobby of Pera Palace Hotel.Courtesy of Pera Palace Hotel
If youre not a Soho House member, you wont have access to the Club.
Soho House often sets up hotels in up-and-coming neighborhoods, and the Istanbul location is no different.
The design is elegant but features an Old World thread throughout so dont expect anything cutting-edge.
Guest room in The Bank Hotel.Courtesy of The Bank Hotel
Most of the major tourist sights are a 30-minute drive away.
While part of IHG, the hotel is not part of the IHG One Rewards.
Book the traditional Turkish hammam you wont regret it.
Guest room in Ecole St. Pierre.Courtesy of Ecole St. Pierre
Trams stop near landmarks like Galata Tower, so theyre an easy way to hop around to attractions.
Guest room in Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus.Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
Exterior of Six Senses Kocatas Mansions.Courtesy of Six Senses Kocatas Mansions
