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The 5 Best Hotels in Istanbul of 2025
Panoramic views from the Bosphorus Lounge, Raffles Istanbul.
Sensational views of the Bosphorus are a commonality between this year's winning hotels in Istanbul. One T+L reader described the views from the Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul (No. 2) as 'breathtaking,' while another wrote the water views from The Peninsula Istanbul (No. 5) were 'perfect.' Beyond scenery, guests commented on service and comfort—one highlighting The Peninsula Istanbul's spa and hammam, indoor pool, and even their 'heated Toto toilet seats.'
Raffles Istanbul A large sculpture in the Lavinia Lounge, Raffles Istanbul.
'The best city hotel in the world,' wrote one T+L reader about this year's winner, Raffles Istanbul. On the European side of the Bosphorus, the hotel has panoramic views of Istanbul, the water, and both the Black Sea and Marmara Sea—and this expansive outlook was one hotel aspect noted by T+L readers. It's located in the Zorlu Center, home to luxury stores, restaurants, and the Zorlu Performing Arts Center. The property also has one of the largest spas in the city—with three hammams—and two restaurants, lounges, and bars, including the Japanese-fusion restaurant İsokyo.
1. Raffles Istanbul
Reader Score: 99.91
2. Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
Reader Score: 99.04
3. The St. Regis Istanbul
Reader Score: 98.25
4. The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Reader Score: 95.37
5. The Peninsula Istanbul
Reader Score: 94.35
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