Panoramic View, Sumanhan on the water, Istanbul, Turkey

Sumanhan on the water

Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Six Senses Kocatas Mansion £££££

  • Turkey
  • City

Located in the prestigious Sariyer district of Istanbul, the new Six Senses is a converted historic mansion that offers remarkable views over the Bosphorus. Look further beyond the mansion and discover a spa and wellness experience set within lush landscaping that provides the perfect antidote to city life.

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Four Seasons Sultanahmet £££££

  • Turkey
  • City

The Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is a luxury hotel in the old quarter of Istanbul, a short walk from the Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. Once a Turkish prison, this striking mustard-coloured building is now a three-story neoclassical hotel with 65 rooms and suites set around a landscaped courtyard garden. Comfortable and well equipped, the rooms all overlook either the central courtyard or outwards to the Blue Mosque.

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Raffles Istanbul £££££

  • Turkey
  • City

Raffles Istanbul is a cutting edge hotel that has 181 rooms in total, including 49 suites, all with views of the Bosphorus, private balconies and a contemporary style with Turkish influences.

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Sultanhan Hotel £££££

  • Turkey
  • City

Sultanhan is a comfortable hotel that oozes charm and history and has friendly and accommodating staff. Its excellent location on a quiet, leafy street is approximately 5 minutes’ walk from all the historical sites of old Istanbul. The large spacious lobby area has been decorated with original artefacts and furniture from the Ottoman period with tables made from old doors, opulent chandeliers and other traditional furniture. The 40 rooms are comfortable and elegant but it’s the rooftop terrace and restaurant with its 360-degree views where you will want to spend most of your time! Also available on the ground floor is a sauna and traditional Turkish bath.

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Ciragan Palace Kempinski £££££

  • Turkey
  • City

The Çiragan Palace Kempinski is a 5* luxury hotel on the shores of the Bosphorus in Istanbul. Between the districts of Besiktas and Ortakoy, it offers a great base from which to explore Istanbul.

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Arena Hotel, Istanbul £££££

  • Turkey
  • City

Arena Hotel is located in the old city part of Istanbul – Sultanahmet tucked away on a quiet street yet within easy reach of all the main sites. This hotel is an excellent example of a 19th Century Ottoman stone house. The owner was born here and has restored and decorated it to give guests a glimpse into the Istanbul of yesteryear. As well as a Turkish bath and spa the hotel also has a restaurant and offers various activities including cookery courses. A well-priced boutique hotel in charming part of the city.

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