Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

As the only Ottoman Imperial Palace and Hotel on the Bosphorus, Ciragan Palace Kempinski is a true one-of-a-kind hotel, with 313 rooms (including 31 suites) overlooking the ancient city of Istanbul. Located in the historic district of Besiktas, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is the only hotel in Istanbul accessible by car, yacht and helicopter.

With 15 different room and suite options, Ciragan Palace Kempinski provides luxury accommodation to suit any needs. All rooms come with a balcony overlooking the Bosphorus, the Old City, or the gardens of Ciragan Street. Every room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, LCD TV, bathtub and free minibar. The dizzying selection of suites culminates in the bespoke Sultan Suite on the second floor of the magnificent historical palace, which boasts a massive 458sqm of space and was listed by Forbes in the top 10 of the “World’s Most Luxurious Hotel Suites” in 2016.

The city of Istanbul is one of the world's premier culinary destinations, fusing ancient and cutting-edge cuisine with heavy influence from both Asia and Europe, and Ciragan Palace Kempinski sits at the very top of Istanbul's enviable food scene:

Laledan Restaurant, located in the palace gardens, serves the best organic buffet breakfast and brunch in the city and is an ideal venue for a comfortable lunch or dinner by the Bosphorus. On Sundays, Laledan holds the "Legendary Ciragan Brunch" with over 300 delicious choices available. At Tugra Restaurant, you can take in a stunning sunset view of the Bosphorus, while enjoying the exquisite Turkish and Ottoman menu created by Executive Chef Sezai Erdogan, who has taken inspiration for his menu from recipes recorded in the archives of historic sites such as Topkapi Palace. Gazebo Lounge serves a la carte breakfast, delicious pastries, cakes and chocolates until midnight and the best afternoon tea in town from 15:00 to 17:00, served on a special three-tier stand along with a stunning view. Le Fumoir is a relaxing outdoor bar surrounded by lush palm trees, where you can enjoy bespoke cocktails and a variety of flavoured tobaccos, served in handmade humidors as well as traditional hookahs.

One of the most outstanding features of Ciragan Palace Kempinski is the large, heated infinity pool, which gives guests the sense of floating in the Bosphorus while holding a comfortable water temperature even in the winter. The hotel also features a luxury spa with a wide range of services available, as well as a traditional Turkish bath house (hamam), and modern gym facilities.