The Elysium Taksim opens its doors with a promise of modern luxury and comfort in the heart of Istanbul. Named for the mythic Elysium, it aspires to serve as an urban sanctuary, blending contemporary style with Turkish hospitality. This is a 5-star deluxe hotel (often regarded as ultra-luxury/boutique). Its nightly rates generally range from roughly […]

Fairmont Quasar Istanbul is an imposing newcomer on the Istanbul skyline. Two tapering glass-and-steel towers rise from a historic distillery site in the heart of the Mecidiyeköy business district. By day, the hotel cuts a sleek, modern profile; by night it glows with interior warmth. Inside, design nods to the locale’s 1930s legacy (the old Quasar […]

Address Istanbul is the gleaming new flagship of Emaar Hospitality’s Address Hotels + Resorts brand – the first Address property launched outside the UAE. This sleek 5‑star high-rise on Istanbul’s Asian side positions itself as a modern luxury urban retreat. Its strengths are undeniable: impeccable service, cutting‑edge design by HBA (Foster+Partners for the building, interior […]

Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy immediately strikes a modern, upscale note in Istanbul’s Bakırköy district. This five-star hotel—the third Hyatt-branded property in Istanbul after Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt – opened in 2015 with 284 rooms and a design that melds contemporary lines with traditional Turkish motifs. It’s a large, glass-and-concrete tower (17 floors) with a […]

The Renaissance Polat Istanbul is a large five‑star hotel in Istanbul’s Bakırköy/Yeşilyurt district, managed by Marriott’s Renaissance brand. It bills itself as a modern “seafront oasis” blending polished, contemporary luxury with Turkish hospitality. In practice, it reads more as a high‑rise resort/hotel hybrid than a boutique newcomer – its 25‑story towers and 438 rooms (per […]

Millennium Istanbul Golden Horn bills itself as a “historical luxury hotel where Eastern hospitality meets Western comfort.” From the moment you arrive, it aims to embody that motto. The 127-room property (part of the Millennium Hotels brand and affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World) occupies a modern building just inside the old city […]

Rixos Pera Istanbul is the city-center flagship of the Rixos brand – a five-star “luxury resort” transplanted into the heart of old Pera (now Beyoğlu). It wears its pedigree on its sleeve: themed around “Occident meets Orient,” the hotel touts classical decor, Ottoman-inspired accents and a spa steeped in Turkish bath traditions. With 95 rooms […]

Located in the Topkapi area of Istanbul’s sprawling metropolitan map, the Uranus Istanbul Topkapi bills itself as a contemporary five‑star city retreat. Its modern façade and polished interiors invite guests into a world of spa pools, executive lounges, and international cuisine. Yet the name “Topkapi” might lead one to expect views of sultans’ palaces or […]

Clarion Hotel Golden Horn is a modern 4-star business hotel by the Choice Hotels chain, opened in 2017. It occupies a quiet waterfront site in Beyoğlu, on the northern shore of the Golden Horn inlet. The property bills itself as “waterfront” and boasts sweeping panoramic views (even of the Bosphorus and historic Istanbul skyline) from […]

Titanic Port Bakırköy is a modern five-star urban resort in Istanbul’s Bakırköy district. From the street it presents a sleek, glass-tinged façade and promises all the hallmarks of a luxury hotel – spa, indoor pool, fine dining, and well-appointed rooms. Gentle skepticism may prompt one to wonder if a large, chain-branded city hotel can truly […]

Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Bosphorus is a five-star property in Istanbul’s Besiktas district, blending modern luxury with sweeping Bosphorus views. Part of the Accor group’s Mövenpick brand, the hotel rebuilt and renovated in 2021, emphasizes “modernity and exclusivity” in every space. Its marketing highlights “elegant and welcoming” rooms as a tranquil retreat amid the bustling city. […]

Located in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet quarter, the five-star Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel presents itself as a seamless blend of Ottoman-inspired grandeur and modern comfort. Its sleek lobby, decorated with blown-glass art, opens onto a peaceful garden and a small outdoor pool overlooking the Sultanahmet skyline. The hotel markets itself as both an opulent retreat and […]

Stepping into the Akgün İstanbul Hotel is like entering a grand old Istanbul mansion that has tried to keep pace with modern expectations. This 5-star, family-owned property (the Akgün Group opened it around 1990) bills itself as a luxurious city hideaway, and on paper it reads impressively: hundreds of rooms, multiple restaurants and bars, a […]

CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul is a five-star property in the Taksim–Gümüşsuyu area, operated by the CVK Hotels & Resorts chain. CVK is a Turkish luxury brand founded in 2010 (with its first CVK Taksim Hotel), and its Park Bosphorus property was built in 2013 on the historic site of the former Park Hotel. The […]

Bentley Hotel Bosphorus – Special Class is a small boutique property in Istanbul’s trendy Şişli/Nişantaşı district. Opened in 2003 and fully renovated in 2022, it advertises itself as a “special class” luxury hotel. On paper it touts a blend of Milanese design, modern comfort, and top-tier service – and indeed, a first glance at the […]

Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler is a 5-star urban resort rising 34 stories above Istanbul’s affluent Etiler neighborhood. Opened in 2012 and designed by Emre Arolat Architects, this Marriott Luxury Collection property blends contemporary Turkish motifs with European style. The hotel brands itself on art and culture – exemplified by its “UNLOCK ART” program (collectible keycards […]

The Crowne Plaza Istanbul – Florya (IHG) bills itself as a “unique city-resort experience,” and indeed it brings a seaside ambience to the urban edge of Istanbul. Opened in 2016, this contemporary 5-star hotel spans four low-rise blocks along the Marmara coastline, offering nearly all of its 305 rooms with sea views. It straddles two […]

Located on the shore of Istanbul’s historic Golden Horn inlet, Dosso Dossi Hotels & SPA Golden Horn bills itself as a luxury option with sweeping water views. In reality, it straddles the line between four-star comfort and five-star flair. (Some travel sites list it as a 5-star, but closer inspection suggests it’s more of a […]