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Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Beşiktaş, Bosphorus, Istanbul · Türkiye
An Ottoman imperial palace on the European shore of the Bosphorus.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Spa
Top 5 Hotels
in Istanbul
Imperial palaces and bazaars on two continents.
5 hotels worth knowing in Istanbul
Ranked by our editors. Add dates to see live prices in TRY.
Imperial palaces and bazaars on two continents. We keep this list deliberately short: these are the stays in Istanbul our editors would book themselves, chosen for character, service and location rather than sheer volume.
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Staying in Istanbul
How does TripAlpha choose the best hotels in Istanbul?
Our editors assess each property for service, design, location and value, then rank a short list by hand. Algorithms can suggest, but an editor always makes the final call.
Can I book every hotel on this list through TripAlpha?
Not yet. We recommend hotels on merit, whether or not they are partners. Hotels showing live prices have verified rooms and rates; others are recommendations we are still onboarding.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
April–May and September–November.
Which currency are prices shown in?
Hotels in Istanbul price and charge in their local currency. You can view approximate conversions in your own currency using the currency selector.
