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Turkey · Updated 9 October 2026

The best luxury hotels in Istanbul

17 luxury hotels in Istanbul, compared on guest scores, price for your dates, rooms and location.

17Hotels compared11 with a Michelin Key
9.7Top guest scoreAliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel
$462Median per nightLowest rates, Oct 2026
12,024Guest reviewsBehind these scores

Best luxury hotels in Istanbul for score, location and price

Each card is the highest-ranked hotel on its measure that is not already picked (hotels with 50+ reviews).

Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel
Highest guest score

Aliée Istanbul

9.7 from 154 reviews
The Peninsula Istanbul
Top-rated location

The Peninsula Istanbul

Location 9.7/10
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Most reviewed

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

2,154 reviews, 9.0 average
JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea
Lowest price

JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea

From $248 a night

Istanbul luxury and 5-star hotels compared: price and guest score

Luxury hotels in Istanbul compared: area, guest score, location score, Michelin Keys and lowest price per night
HotelAreaGuest scoreLocation scoreMichelin KeysFrom, per nightAvailability
Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection HotelCheck termsBeyoglu, Istanbul9.7 (154)9.61$742Check availability
Vakko Hotel Sumahan BosphorusCheck termsUskudar, Istanbul9.7 (43)9.41$1,327Check availability
The Peninsula IstanbulCheck termsBeyoglu, Istanbul9.6 (394)9.72$805Check availability
Princes' Palace Resort, Buyukada - Member of The Leading Hotels of the WorldCheck terms · BreakfastAdalar9.6 (56)9.71$462Check availability
Ecole St. Pierre HotelCheck terms · BreakfastBeyoglu, Istanbul9.5 (741)9.61$330Check availability
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at SultanahmetCheck termsFatih, Istanbul9.5 (227)9.73$816Check availability
AJWA Sultanahmet - Preferred Hotels LVX CollectionCheck termsFatih, Istanbul9.4 (1,825)9.41$290Check availability
Çırağan Palace Kempinski IstanbulCheck terms · BreakfastBesiktas, Istanbul9.4 (1,610)9.6–$431Check availability
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka PalasFree cancellation · BreakfastSisli, Istanbul9.4 (357)9.7–$361Check availability
Raffles IstanbulCheck termsBesiktas, Istanbul9.3 (392)9.3–$605Check availability
Shangri-La Bosphorus, IstanbulCheck termsBesiktas, Istanbul9.1 (1,337)9.4–$448Check availability
JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara SeaCheck termsBakirkoy, Istanbul9.1 (1,095)8.9–$248Check availability
The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design HotelsCheck terms · BreakfastBeyoglu, Istanbul9.1 (445)9.51$300Check availability
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the BosphorusCheck termsBesiktas, Istanbul9.1 (349)9.61$810Check availability
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the BosphorusCheck termsSisli, Istanbul9.0 (2,154)8.9–$343Check availability
The St. Regis IstanbulCheck termsSisli, Istanbul9.0 (562)9.61$476Check availability
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, IstanbulCheck termsBesiktas, Istanbul8.8 (283)9.21$903Check availability

The 17 best hotels in Istanbul, ranked by guest score

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Aliée Istanbul

Beyoglu, Istanbul · Camiikebir Mahallesi Taskizak Tersanesi Caddesi No 11:19 Beyoglu Istanbul, Beyoglu, 34437 Istanbul, Turkey

9.7Exceptional154 reviews
  • 1 Michelin Key
Comfort9.8
Location9.6
Staff9.8
Value for money9.1
    From $742
    a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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    The Peninsula Istanbul

    Beyoglu, Istanbul · 34 Kemankeş Caddesi Kemankeş Kocamustafapaşa Mahallesi, Karaköy, Beyoglu, 34425 Istanbul, Turkey

    9.6Exceptional394 reviews
    • 2 Michelin Keys
    • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
    Staff9.6
    Comfort9.8
    Value for money8.8
    Location9.7
      From $805
      a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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      Ecole St. Pierre Hotel

      Beyoglu, Istanbul · 14 Galata Kulesi Sokak Bereketzade Mahallesi Galata Kulesi Sokak No: 14-20, Beyoglu, 34421 Istanbul, Turkey

      9.5Exceptional741 reviews
      • 1 Michelin Key
      Staff9.9
      Comfort9.8
      Value for money9
      Location9.6
      • Breakfast included
      From $330
      a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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      AJWA Sultanahmet

      Fatih, Istanbul · Piyerloti No:30, Sultanahmet, Çemberlitaş, Fatih, 34490 Istanbul, Turkey

      9.4Wonderful1,825 reviews
      • 1 Michelin Key
      Comfort9.7
      Location9.4
      Staff9.8
      Value for money9
        From $290
        a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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        Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

        Besiktas, Istanbul · Çırağan Caddesi 32, Besiktas, 34349 Istanbul, Turkey

        9.4Wonderful1,610 reviews
        • Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
        • Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Gold List (2024)
        Comfort9.8
        Location9.6
        Staff9.5
        Value for money8.7
        • Breakfast included
        From $431
        a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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        Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas

        Sisli, Istanbul · Tesvikiye, Bronz Sokak No: 4, Macka, Sisli, 34367 Istanbul, Turkey

        9.4Wonderful357 reviews
        • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
        Location9.7
        Value for money8.9
        Comfort9.7
        Staff9.7
        • Free cancellation
        • Breakfast included
        From $361
        a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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        Raffles Istanbul

        Besiktas, Istanbul · Zorlu Center Besiktas, Besiktas, 34340 Istanbul, Turkey

        9.3Wonderful392 reviews
        • Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
        Staff9.4
        Comfort9.5
        Value for money8.7
        Location9.3
          From $605
          a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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          Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

          Besiktas, Istanbul · Sinan Pasa Mah. Hayrettin Iskelesi Sok. No:1 Besiktas, Besiktas, 34353 Istanbul, Turkey

          9.1Wonderful1,337 reviews
          • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
          Comfort9.6
          Location9.4
          Staff9.3
          Value for money8.6
            From $448
            a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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            The Bank Hotel Istanbul

            Beyoglu, Istanbul · Bankalar Caddesi No:5 Karakoy Beyoglu, Beyoglu, 34421 Istanbul, Turkey

            9.1Wonderful445 reviews
            • 1 Michelin Key
            Staff9.4
            Comfort9.5
            Value for money8.8
            Location9.5
            • Breakfast included
            From $300
            a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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            The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

            Sisli, Istanbul · Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6 Elmadag/Sisli , Sisli, 34367 Istanbul, Turkey

            9.0Wonderful2,154 reviews
            • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
            Comfort9.4
            Location8.9
            Staff9.3
            Value for money8.6
              From $343
              a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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              The St. Regis Istanbul

              Sisli, Istanbul · Mim Kemal Oke Caddesi No:35 Nisantasi, Sisli, 34367 Istanbul, Turkey

              9.0Wonderful562 reviews
              • 1 Michelin Key
              • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
              Location9.6
              Value for money8.7
              Comfort9.3
              Staff9.3
                From $476
                a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026

                Luxury hotels in Istanbul: frequently asked questions

                What is the highest-rated luxury hotel in Istanbul?

                Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel has the highest guest score in this selection: 9.7 from 154 reviews.

                How much does a luxury hotel in Istanbul cost?

                The lowest nightly rates found in Oct 2026 (2 adults) range from $248 to $1,327. The median is $462 a night. Prices change with dates.

                Which luxury hotels in Istanbul include breakfast?

                When rates were checked in Oct 2026, the lowest available rate included breakfast at: Princes' Palace Resort, Buyukada - Member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ecole St. Pierre Hotel, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas, The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels.

                Which luxury hotels in Istanbul offer free cancellation?

                1 of 17 hotels offered a free-cancellation rate when checked in Oct 2026: Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas.