Best Istanbul Hotels
Returning to your comfortable hotel after a tiring day of see sighting so many attractions in Istanbul and having a rest on your clean and comfortable bed, perhaps taking a shower and going down to the lobby or hotel’s bar to relax and drink tea or Turkish coffee or maybe grabbing one cold Turkish beer is something special and beautiful. Istanbul is an important tourist city due to the large number and various tourist attractions it contains, and for sure, it is natural that there are a big number of hotels that aim to serve this huge number of tourists that come to Istanbul every day. In Istanbul, you will find many hotel options, some of which are cheap and good, some of them are expensive and luxurious, and of course, bad hotels are definitely present!
In this guide, we will provide you with the six best and luxurious hotels that you may like to spend your stay in with luxurious quality services and exclusive and upscale stay experiences.
• White House Istanbul
If you like to stay near the most important tourist attractions, then you will definitely want to stay at the White House Hotel Istanbul. This beautiful hotel is located in the historical Sultanahmet area (or what is known as the old city of Istanbul) and is approximately a five-minute walk from the main attractions such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. This hotel has a special style, it combines old-world charm with modern elegance and luxury. There are 22 rooms in this hotel with excellent appearance and ventilation and decorated with white and gold shades of colors, and the staff working in this hotel are known for a high degree of professionalism as they are friendly and love to help their visitors. You will enjoy the Turkish-style breakfast buffet in its famous Roof Golden Restaurant, which has a charming view of Sultanahmet and the Bosphorus.
• Niles Istanbul
This hotel has a special elegance and charm, as it is a hotel that was established in a former palace in 1985 and has been family-run from that time to the present day. This hotel is located in the tourist district of Beyazit and is close to tourist attractions such as The Grand Bazaar and the famous Sultan Ahmed Mosque. In this hotel, you will find touches of luxury and many antique décors that will evoke in you the sensations of nostalgia to the beautiful past where simplicity and beautiful life away from the terrifying momentum of technology. You will notice the hand-painted motifs inspired by the Ottoman era. In this hotel, there are twenty-nine rooms, two junior suites, and two duplex suites, which are distinguished by luxury, which contains floor heating, Turkish baths in the style of the famous Turkish Hamam, and mahogany wood floors.
• Pera Palace Hotel
Beyoglu is located on the northern European side of Istanbul, just after the Galata Bridge. The area is huge and considered historical, with many attractions, starting with the famous Galata Tower.
Beyoglu is where modern restaurants, nightlife, and shopping blend with historical attractions. There you will notice the dark, old-fashioned cobbled streets that flourish with life with lots of interesting shops, cafes, restaurants, and hotels. One of the most preferred hotels in Beyoglu is the Pera Palace Hotel, this palace that was founded in the nineteenth century and which will remind you of the past as soon as you look at it, with its elegant tea salon, classic pastry shop, an upscale restaurant, and Orient bar. This hotel is one of the luxury hotels and offers many advantages other than accommodation, such as spa rooms and a winter indoor pool. Also, this hotel has the distinction of being a popular destination for many celebrities such as Agatha Christie, Ernest Hemingway, and Greta Garbo. There are some of the most important tourist attractions near this hotel, such as the Istanbul Modern Museum and the famous Pera Museum.
• Soho House Istanbul
If you are a fan of unique, classy, and exclusive experiences, then you will definitely like to try the Soho House Hotel Istanbul. The history of this hotel dates back to 1882 when it was built by the famous Italian architect Giacomo Leoni. he used in building this palace Italian marble and rosewood and contracted with The most skilled artists of his time to paint scenes from Greek mythology on ceilings. This luxury hotel is located near Pera Palace, as it is one of the most luxurious hotels in Istanbul and has an exclusive member club, this hotel contains 87 elegant rooms. The most distinctive feature of this hotel is the famous Cowshed spa, which offers luxurious hammam experiences, as it has a gymnasium with exclusive memberships and exclusive bars and lounges.
• Adahan Istanbul Hotel
Adahan Istanbul Hotel has a special style and is very much preferred by healthy and environmentally friendly life lovers. In this hotel, rainwater is collected and treated, and hot water comes through solar panels. Also, you will find natural olive oil soaps instead of the commercial types that contain colorants and many chemicals, and you will notice that the walls of this hotel's 40 rooms are made of lime plaster that allows air to pass through and obtain proper ventilation. The hotel building dates back to 1874, and it is located near the Galata Tower. This hotel is distinguished by its wonderful roof that provides a beautiful view of the Golden Horn and Galata Tower. It also features its restaurant that serves traditional dishes from Anatolia and uses organic ingredients from small farms all over the country.
• Çırağan Palace Kempinski
This hotel is a true museum with great historical value, due to the fact that it was previously home to the Ottoman Sultans. When viewing this exclusive hotel's facilities, you will truly feel its unique history and heritage. This palace was built in the seventeenth century and many events went through it until it was recently restored and became a luxury hotel on a world-class level. This five-star hotel has 310 rooms as it is located on the shores of the Bosphorus and has wonderful views as well. This hotel offers an exclusive experience and has a spa and butler service. This palace is distinguished by its privileged location as it is close to the Dolmabahçe Palace and near to Besiktas and Ortakoy, so there are plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and long walks on the waterfront.
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