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Luxury hotels in Istanbul

17 hotels with a Michelin Key or another recognised award, 11 of them with Keys. Compare them by area, guest score, facilities and price.

Michelin Keys
1 with 3 Keys1 with 2 Keys9 with 1 Key
Indicative rates
$248 to $1,327 a night
Updated
10 October 2026
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17 hotels in Istanbul, ranked by guest score

Beyoglu1 Michelin Key

Aliée Istanbul

Highest guest score on this list: 9.7 from 154 reviews. Value for money rated 9.1 by guests, the highest here.

  • 2 pools
  • Spa
  • 99 rooms
9.7Exceptional · 154 reviewsLocation 9.6
$742a night, indicative
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Uskudar1 Michelin Key

Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus

  • 12 rooms

ConsiderOnly 43 guest reviews so far

9.7Exceptional · 43 reviewsLocation 9.4
$1,327a night, indicative
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Beyoglu2 Michelin Keys

The Peninsula Istanbul

Joint second-highest guest score on this list: 9.6 from 394 reviews. Guests rate the location 9.7, joint highest here.

  • 2 pools
  • Spa
  • 177 rooms
9.6Exceptional · 394 reviewsLocation 9.7
$805a night, indicative
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1 Michelin Key

Princes' Palace Resort

Joint second-highest guest score on this list: 9.6 from 56 reviews. Guests rate the location 9.7, joint highest here.

  • 3 pools
  • Spa
  • Beachfront
  • 70 rooms

ConsiderOnly 56 guest reviews so far

9.6Exceptional · 56 reviewsLocation 9.7
$462a night, indicative
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Beyoglu1 Michelin Key

Ecole St. Pierre Hotel

Value for money rated 9.0 by guests, second-highest here.

  • 17 rooms
9.5Exceptional · 741 reviewsLocation 9.6
$330a night, indicative
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Fatih3 Michelin Keys

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet

Guests rate the location 9.7, joint highest here. Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star.

  • Spa
  • 4 restaurants
  • 65 rooms

ConsiderValue for money rated 8.4, among the lowest here

9.5Exceptional · 227 reviewsLocation 9.7
$816a night, indicative
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Fatih1 Michelin Key

AJWA Sultanahmet

Value for money rated 9.0 by guests, second-highest here.

  • Indoor pool
  • Spa
  • 61 rooms
9.4Wonderful · 1,825 reviewsLocation 9.4
$290a night, indicative
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Besiktas

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star.

  • 2 pools
  • Spa
9.4Wonderful · 1,610 reviewsLocation 9.6
$432a night, indicative
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Sisli

Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas

Guests rate the location 9.7, joint highest here.

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
9.4Wonderful · 357 reviewsLocation 9.7
$361a night, indicative
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Besiktas

Raffles Istanbul

Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star.

  • 2 pools
  • Spa
9.3Wonderful · 392 reviewsLocation 9.3
$605a night, indicative
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Besiktas

Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

  • Indoor pool
  • Spa
9.1Wonderful · 1,337 reviewsLocation 9.4
$448a night, indicative
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Bakirkoy

JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea

Lowest rate found of the 17 hotels. Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star.

  • 2 pools
  • Spa

ConsiderLocation rated 8.9, among the lowest here

9.1Wonderful · 1,095 reviewsLocation 8.9
$248a night, indicative
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Beyoglu1 Michelin Key

The Bank Hotel Istanbul

  • Spa
  • 63 rooms
  • Family rooms
9.1Wonderful · 445 reviewsLocation 9.5
$300a night, indicative
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Besiktas1 Michelin Key

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus

Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star.

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • 170 rooms

ConsiderValue for money rated 8.4, among the lowest here

9.1Wonderful · 349 reviewsLocation 9.6
$810a night, indicative
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Sisli

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

  • 2 pools
  • Spa

ConsiderLocation rated 8.9, among the lowest here

9.0Wonderful · 2,154 reviewsLocation 8.9
$343a night, indicative
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Sisli1 Michelin Key

The St. Regis Istanbul

  • 2 pools
  • Spa
  • 118 rooms
9.0Wonderful · 562 reviewsLocation 9.6
$476a night, indicative
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Besiktas1 Michelin Key

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul

Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star.

  • 2 pools
  • Spa
  • 100 rooms

ConsiderLocation rated 9.2, among the lowest here

8.8Excellent · 283 reviewsLocation 9.2
$903a night, indicative
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Where to stay in Istanbul

Areas as listed for each hotel. Prices are the lowest nightly rates found in Oct 2026.

Besiktas

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Raffles Istanbul, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul

5

$431

$605

2 with 1 Key

Beyoglu

Aliée Istanbul, The Peninsula Istanbul, Ecole St. Pierre Hotel, The Bank Hotel Istanbul

4

$300

$741

1 with 2 Keys3 with 1 Key

Sisli

Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul, The St. Regis Istanbul

3

$343

$360

1 with 1 Key

Fatih

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet, AJWA Sultanahmet

2

$290

$815

1 with 3 Keys1 with 1 Key

Bakirkoy

JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea

1

$248

$248

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Uskudar

Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus

1

$1,327

$1,327

1 with 1 Key

Luxury hotels in Istanbul: questions

What is the highest-rated luxury hotel in Istanbul?

Aliée Istanbul has the highest guest score in this selection among hotels with 50 or more reviews: 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 hotels in Istanbul have Michelin Keys?

11 of the 17 hotels hold a Michelin Key: 1 with 3 Keys, 1 with 2 Keys, 9 with 1 Key. Three Keys: Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet.

Which luxury hotels in Istanbul have a swimming pool?

13 of the 17 list a swimming pool: Aliée Istanbul, The Peninsula Istanbul, Princes' Palace Resort, AJWA Sultanahmet, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas, Raffles Istanbul, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul, The St. Regis Istanbul and Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul.

Which area of Istanbul has the most luxury hotels?

Besiktas, with 5 of the 17 hotels, followed by Beyoglu (4) and Sisli (3).

How this list works

Hotels are ordered by guest score, then by number of reviews. Guest scores, ratings, facilities and room types come from verified guest reviews and hotel listings on our booking partner; Michelin Keys, room counts and starred restaurants from the Michelin Guide; other awards link to their source in each hotel's details. Prices are indicative: the lowest nightly rate found for 2 adults when rates were checked in Oct 2026. Choose your dates in the bar above to see live prices. Data updated 10 October 2026.