Best Hotels In Istanbul
Finding the right hotel in Istanbul depends on how you plan to experience the city. We compare hotels using our ranking system to select a small number of properties we believe stand out. Explore our picks below or choose a category to find the stay that best matches your trip.
Best Hotels in Istanbul
Review Summaries
Historic setting, refined service, high cleanliness, and immediate walkability to key old-city landmarks are the main strengths.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
4.36
Iconic Ottoman palace setting, Bosphorus views, breakfast, and the overall sense of occasion drive guest satisfaction.
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
4.54
New ultra-luxury Bosphorus property; service, design, spa, and waterfront setting are the most frequently praised strengths.
The Peninsula Istanbul
4.54
Contemporary waterfront luxury, spacious rooms, elegant spa/dining, and strong service are the recurring positives.
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul
4.62
Bosphorus frontage, strong breakfast and terrace experience, polished service, and resort-like facilities are consistent highlights.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
4.58
Review Summaries
Rixos Premium Belek - The Land of Legends Access
4.7
Very strong family resort with Rixy Kids Club, large beachfront facilities and The Land of Legends access, giving it a major entertainment advantage.
Fraser Place Anthill Istanbul
4.5
Apartment-style layout, very spacious units, kitchen/living space and long-stay practicality make it one of the strongest choices for larger families.
Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Golden Horn
4.5
Guaranteed connecting family-room setup, open buffet breakfast, parking and Golden Horn access make it very practical for families.
Rixos Tersane Istanbul
4.6
New waterfront luxury hotel with dedicated family room options, spacious public areas and strong resort-style facilities on the Golden Horn.
Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul
4.8
Large rooms, garden setting, pools, strong breakfast and central Bosphorus access make it the strongest family luxury base in Istanbul.
Review Summaries
Bulgari Hotel Roma
4.86
Rome’s most convincing contemporary ultra-luxury hotel: 106 rooms and suites, exceptional Bulgari design identity, a destination spa and pool, Niko Romito dining and a rooftop terrace overlooking the historic centre.
Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel
4.82
A polished Roman icon between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, distinguished by its Secret Garden, refined Rocco Forte service, elegant suites, spa and one of the city’s most desirable luxury locations.
Hotel Eden, Dorchester Collection
4.8
A discreet Dorchester Collection landmark with 68 rooms and 30 suites, panoramic rooftop dining, Michelin-starred La Terrazza, polished personal service and a quiet position near Villa Borghese.
The St. Regis Rome
4.76
A monumental Belle Époque palace with celebrated St. Regis Butler Service, lavish interiors, restored rooms and suites, LUMEN social spaces and a strong central position near Piazza della Repubblica.
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
4.7
Rome’s most complete urban resort, set in a 15-acre private park with four pools, an award-winning spa, major art collection and La Pergola, Rome’s celebrated three-Michelin-star rooftop restaurant.