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Our editors' ranked picks for Istanbul:Four Seasons Bosphorus, Four Seasons Sultanahmet, The Peninsula Istanbul, Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus.
| # | Venue | Neighborhood | Price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Seasons Bosphorus | Beşiktaş | $$$$ | Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens |
| 2 | Four Seasons Sultanahmet | Sultanahmet | $$$$ | Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury |
| 3 | The Peninsula Istanbul | Karaköy | $$$$ | Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address |
| 4 | Ciragan Palace Kempinski | Beşiktaş | $$$$ | Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus |
| 5 | Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus | Kuruçeşme | $$$$ | World-class spa and dining on the waterfront |
| 6 | Sureyya Teras | Sultanahmet | $$$$ | Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views |
| 7 | Shangri-La Bosphorus | Beşiktaş | $$$$ | Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views |
| 8 | Istanbul Modern | Karaköy | $$ | Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront |
| 9 | Lucca | Bebek | $$$$ | Where Bebek's elite gather for Italian perfection |
| 10 | Mikla Bar | Beyoğlu | $$$$ | 360-degree panoramic views from Marmara Pera rooftop |
Four Seasons Sultanahmet Hotel
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Hotel Classic Romantic
Four Seasons Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet
$$$$
Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury
The Peninsula Istanbul Hotel
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Hotel Modern Waterfront
The Peninsula Istanbul
Karaköy
$$$$
Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel
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Hotel Classic See & Be Seen Waterfront
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Hotel
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Hotel Waterfront Romantic Modern
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
Kuruçeşme
$$$$
World-class spa and dining on the waterfront
Sureyya Teras Bar
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Bar Rooftop Romantic Classic
Shangri-La Bosphorus Hotel
Waterfront Modern Romantic
Shangri-La Bosphorus
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views
Istanbul Modern Gallery
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Gallery Modern Waterfront Artistic
Lucca Restaurant
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Restaurant See & Be Seen Waterfront Trendy
Mikla Bar Bar
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Bar Rooftop See & Be Seen Romantic
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul Hotel
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Hotel Modern See & Be Seen Rooftop
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul
Nişantaşı
$$$$
City views, infinity pool, and legendary service
Pera Palace Hotel Hotel
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Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Modern
Raffles Istanbul Hotel
Modern Trendy
Flekk Bar
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Nightclub Artistic Classic Trendy
Soho House Istanbul Hotel
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Ulus 29 Restaurant
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Restaurant Legendary See & Be Seen Rooftop
Ulus 29
Ulus
$$$$
Legendary Istanbul institution with panoramic Bosphorus views since 1983
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel
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Hotel Award Winning Bosphorus View Business Friendly
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
Beşiktaş
$$$$
World's Leading City Hotel 2024 with panoramic Bosphorus views
The Roof at Ritz-Carlton Bar
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Bar Rooftop See & Be Seen Modern
The Roof at Ritz-Carlton
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Infinity pool and panoramic bar at Istanbul's Ritz
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Nightclub Trendy Artistic Modern
Sumahan on the Water Hotel
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