10 Luxury Hotels of Istanbul

Undoubtedly, Istanbul is one of Turkey's main tourist and business destinations, and many people visit it every year. This city, which is full of historical and luxurious places, has many options for those who are looking to stay in a luxury hotel, and 10 of the most luxurious ones will be introduced to you.

Travel to Istanbul

The beautiful and historical city of Istanbul, as the tourism capital of Turkey, is one of the most popular cities for spending vacations, visiting historical attractions, enjoying natural scenery, experiencing cultural events, etc. For this reason, regardless of when and for what purpose you have traveled to Istanbul, in this city, all kinds of accommodations are available to travelers so that they can book or rent a suitable place according to their taste and budget.

Based on this, considering that most travelers are interested in booking hotels in Istanbul, especially 5-star and luxury hotels, we will introduce 10 luxury and popular hotels in Istanbul. Therefore, after booking a flight ticket to Istanbul, you can book any hotel of your choice, enjoy your trip and stay in this metropolis.

Istanbul luxury hotels

First of all, note that all the mentioned luxury hotels are 5 stars, and although they are equal in some services, their main differences are in their location and some services; in other words, two hotels may be in the same area, but in one of them, there are various types of rooms suitable for the needs of travelers, and in the other, they can use services such as a Turkish bath or several swimming pools or restaurants.

Meanwhile, some hotels provide transfer services to pick up passengers from the airport to the hotel to ensure their passengers' comfort. At the same time, if your hotel does not have such services, you can "Rent a Car with a Driver (Transfer)" to take you from any origin you want to your desired destination in Turkey and Istanbul.

1.       Hotel Divan

Divan Hotel, with more than 50 years of history, in the "Şişli" area, with 188 rooms on 9 floors, is very popular due to its beautiful decoration, facilities and services it offers to travelers. This hotel which has a short distance from all kinds of tourism, shopping and business centers, in order to attract the attention of its guests and value them, all its employees behave very respectfully with the passengers.

The types of Divan Hotel rooms include: family, bridal, smoking, and with views of the city, swimming pool, mountain and natural scenery, and their facilities and services include: free WiFi, fitness center, swimming pool outdoor and indoor, sauna, conference and meeting room, babysitting, spa and massage center, cable/satellite TV, soundproof and anti-allergy rooms and more.

2.       Swissotel The Bosphorus Hotel

Swissotel the Bosphorus Hotel is a luxury hotel and one of the "Leading Hotels of the World" members in "Beşiktaş" area. This 5-star hotel, located in the center of Istanbul and surrounded by vast and green gardens, offers magnificent views of the Bosphorus. Swissotel the Bosphorus Hotel has 566 rooms, 80 of which have 360-degree panoramic views.

Also, free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, and most of its rooms are large, luxurious and overlook the tremendous historical view and the Bosphorus Strait. The rooms of this hotel are not only soundproof, anti-allergic and decorated in a traditional European style, but also have luxurious bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, cable/satellite TV, air purification system, stove, safe and many other facilities.

3.       The Marmara Taksim Hotel

The Marmara Taksim Hotel, with 18 floors, is located upper the lively and famous "Taksim Square" and with 266 rooms, it is one of the most popular hotels among travelers. The luxurious rooms of this hotel are all equipped with cable TV and free WiFi, and you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Bosphorus and the city in its rooms.

The Marmara Taksim Hotel has a variety of rooms, including: suite, family, bridal, ocean view, etc., non-smoking and non-smoking, which have facilities such as: airport transfer, terrace with outdoor pool, Turkish bath in the spa center, babysitting, etc.; also, the floors of all the rooms of this hotel are anti-allergic and furnished, and facilities such as: desk, LCD TV, air conditioning system and mini-bar are available in them.

4.       Hotel Shangri-La Bosphorus

The Shangri-La Bosphorus Hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in Istanbul, located in the European part of the city and Besiktas district, between "Dolmabahçe Sarayı" and "Deniz Müzes". This hotel, which dates back to 1930, has 186 rooms with pale blue and birch colors in its interior design to increase the sense of relaxation for travelers.

Among the main facilities available in Shangri-La Bosphorus Hotel, we can refer to: spa center, marble bathrooms with floor heating system, outdoor and indoor swimming pool, babysitting, spa and massage center, meeting and conference room, etc. Meanwhile, the services and facilities available in each room include: free high-speed internet, LCD TV, an iPod connection port, Bvlgari brand toiletries, a tea and coffee maker, a private balcony, a hair dryer, and more.

5.       The Ritz Carlton Hotel

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in the Sisli area, with a beautiful view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus is a high-rise building with 239 luxury rooms. This hotel, which is a short distance from attractions such as Topkapı Sarayı, Sultanahmet Cami, and Kapalı Çarşı, its rooms include: suite, family, bridal, smoking and non-smoking, and with sea and city views.

Among the things that separate this hotel from other luxury hotels in Istanbul are facilities such as: luxurious decoration and furniture, free high-speed internet, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, fitness hall, spa and massage center, yoga class, restaurant and coffee shop, etc.; also, the facilities available in its rooms include: anti-allergy rooms, refrigerator, mini-bar, hair dryer, safe and more.

6.       Hotel Grand Hyatt

This luxurious hotel in Sisli district is an ideal place to stay in Istanbul due to its magnificent building, beautiful decoration and a dedicated space behind the building for a swimming pool and green space. Grand Hayat Hotel, with a stunning view of the Bosphorus Strait, has 360 rooms, some of which face the pool, some are for families and bridle, some are for smokers and non-smokers and suites.

But what makes this hotel more remarkable is the multitude of facilities and services that are intended for travelers; some of these items include: free high-speed internet, fitness and gym, airport transfer, restaurant and coffee shop, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, sauna, anti-allergy rooms, cable/satellite TV, desk, iron, hair dryer, etc.

7.       Hotel CVK Park Bosphorus

The CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel, built in October 2013, with 382 rooms, is located in Beyoğlu district and 150 meters from Taksim Square. This hotel, which is considered to be one of the most modern and magnificent buildings in terms of architecture and structure, part of it has a semi-circular shape, and its peaceful environment, along with the beautiful view of the Bosphorus Strait, has made it famous.

On the other hand, easy access to different centers and parts of the city from the luxurious CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel, as well as various types of rooms such as: suite, family, smoking and non-smoking, and with an ocean view, have increased the pleasure of staying there; meanwhile, a lot of facilities have been considered for the comfort and convenience of travelers, and some of them include: free WiFi internet, gym and fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, yoga class, sauna, restaurant and coffee shop, center Spa and massage, anti-allergy and soundproof rooms and many more.

8.       Hotel Four Seasons Bosphorus

This magnificent hotel, which is actually one of the palaces of the Ottoman period and belongs to the 19th century AD, is located in the Besiktas area, and staying in it gives its guests the feeling of an aristocratic life. This hotel, which has been completely renovated according to the needs and standards of the day and preserves its originality, is very luxurious and has remarkable decoration.

Today, in addition to being close to the Sea of ​​Marmara and the rooms most of which have a view of this sea, the Four Seasons Hotel has: suites, family rooms, bridal rooms, smoking rooms and non-smoking, and another number of its 65 rooms have a view to the green and beautiful space in front of the hotel; also, the rooms of this hotel are all anti-allergy with facilities such as: air conditioning system, mini bar, safe, LCD TV and refrigerator, and the hotel itself also has facilities such as: free internet, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, fitness class, etc., are available to passengers.

9.       Hotel Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus

The Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel in Sisli, with 500 rooms and 8 floors, is a subset of the chained Hilton hotel, another luxury hotel in Istanbul with a view of the Bosphorus Strait and beautiful greenery. This hotel was opened in 1955, always providing the best services to its travelers and guests, and its large rooms include: family, suite, bridal, non-smoking and city/sea/landmark view.

Other features of the large and luxurious Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel include: gym and fitness, free internet, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and coffee shop, spa and massage center, tennis court, sauna, etc.; also, the facilities available in its anti-allergy rooms include: air conditioning system, private balcony, tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, electric kettle, etc.

10.   Hotel Cırağan Palace Kempinski

The 5-star and very luxurious Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Besiktas is one of the other magnificent palaces of the Ottoman Empire, which is available to travelers today with 317 rooms. This hotel, whose construction dates back to the 19th century, in addition to being a luxury accommodation for travelers, is also used as a venue for important events such as congresses, official meetings and weddings; Cıragan Palace Kempinski Hotel has different types of rooms, such as: suite, family, bridal, ocean view, smoking and non-smoking, etc.

Other notable features of this hotel include: currency exchange, laundry service, ATM, fitness and gym hall, spa and massage center, meeting and conference room, shopping center, babysitting service, bring pets, etc.; at the same time, the large and spacious rooms of Cıragan Palace Kempinski Hotel have significant facilities, such as: anti-allergy, private balcony, safe, refrigerator, bathtub, mini bar, LCD TV and many other facilities.

Important Notes for Traveling to Istanbul

According to what has been said so far, there are many hotels in Istanbul, the luxury types of which are the most popular among travelers; these hotels which are generally booked for short-term and individual trips, but another method is considered for long-term trips with family members or friends. Based on this, travelers can rent a furnished apartment in Istanbul in any area of ​​this city, and in addition to staying in a place with more privacy and private space, they can also benefit from facilities such as 5-star hotels.

This method, which, along with renting a car in Istanbul, will significantly help reduce your travel costs, is one of the practical solutions to make the experience of traveling to this historical city more enjoyable. It should be noted that, due to the high fares of taxis and the unfamiliarity of passengers with metro and bus stations and routes, renting a car in Turkey and using routing applications are a great way to travel to this country and the beautiful city of Istanbul.