Ciragan Palace Kempinski

One of Istanbul’s most sought-after hotels, the luxurious Ciragan Palace Kempinski has an enviable location on the European shore of the Bosphorus and combines the 19th-century Palace of an Ottoman Sultan with a modern building. The Ciragan Palace’s stunning marble terrace and infinity-edge swimming pool offer sensational views that define the Istanbul experience.

Six onsite dining options present guests with a Turkish culinary adventure, including Tugra, which serves classic Turkish delicacies from the Ottoman court and is one of Istanbul’s finest restaurants. A wide range of leisure facilities is available at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel Istanbul, including boutiques, a health club complete with an indoor swimming pool, hammam (Turkish bath), Jacuzzi and sauna.

Accommodation is in 282 rooms and 31 suites that combine contemporary and traditional Turkish interiors and overlook the Bosphorus or Yildiz Park. Comfortable Superior Bosphorus View rooms (32 sqm) and Deluxe Bosphorus View rooms (65 sqm) offer partial sea views, while Grand Deluxe Bosphorus View rooms (50 sqm) have 180-degree panoramas of the city’s key landmarks. Palace Suites are located in the historical Ciragan Palace building and offer a 24-hour private butler service, private entrance and a separate lounge.