15 Best Boutique Hotels in Istanbul 

Exotic Istanbul, Europe’s largest city, is home to many deluxe hotels. We’ve bedded down in many of the best places to stay – including the storied Ciragan Palace as well as the Ritz-Carlton Istanbul.

We’ve also bedded down at several beautiful boutique hotels in Istanbul. When you’re planning your Turkey itinerary, you’ll want to check out Istanbul’s boutique hotels.

Tucked away in character-filled residential or embassy neighborhoods, the following boutique places offer a more intimate stay in a city.

SUMAHAN ON THE WATER

The hotel’s complimentary boat service transports you from Istanbul’s cosmopolitan European side, past ancient palaces and mosques, to the less-touristy Asian side.

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TOMTOM SUITES

Once home to French nuns, the restored hotel building is a mix of the historic  and contemporary.

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SIX SENSES KOCATAS MANSIONS

Its mansions were built in the 1800s in Istanbul’s northernmost neighborhood on the European side.

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PERA PALACE HOTEL

One of the best hotels in Istanbul! Built in 1892 for passengers journeying on the Orient Express train from Venice to Istanbul.

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A’JIA HOTEL

This Istanbul design hotel has 16 spacious and modern rooms and suites, with dreamy bathrooms all done up in creamy marble and tile.

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