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Ciragan Palace Kempinski IstanbulvsGalata Antique Hotel
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and Galata Antique Hotel are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul ranks significantly higher than Galata Antique Hotel. Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul scores 84 with approval from 8 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
Fodor's
Let's Go
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Ciragan Caddesi 32, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $282/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The guest list reads like a who's who of international royalty, all lining up for a Bosphorus-view room (not all get one)." Full review
Concierge "Well, all you need to know these days is that this is one of only two grand hotels on the European shores of the Bosphorus."
Lonely Planet "The best things about the place are its location right on the Bosphorus and its amazing infinity pool." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"Formerly the palace of an Ottoman Sultan, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski is the grand dame of Istanbul." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Staying at this former Imperial Ottoman Palace—an elaborate, Arabian-style compound that the empire’s sultans called home—may easily give you delusions of grandeur." Full review
Time Out "In a 19th-century Ottoman palace, this 5-star hotel features an infinity pool with views of the Bosporus." Full review
Star Service "Directly on the Bosporus, across the shore road from Yildiz Park, and midway between Dolmabahce Palace and the first Bosporus Bridge, this hotel is arguably one of the best in Turkey." Full review
Fodor's "Once a residence for the Ottoman sultans, the late 19th-century Çırağan Palace (pronounced chi-rahn) is Istanbul's most luxurious hotel." Full review
Let's Go "Congratulate yourself for finding one of the rare budget accommodations in Besiktas, an area otherwise dominated by international luxury chains." Full review
Afar Magazine "The five-star Çırağan Palace Kempinski Hotel, right on the Bosphorus near Ortakoy, boasts some the most expensive and elegant hotel rooms in town." Full review
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Just make sure you leave enough room to sample the goodies from the chocolate room.
Galata Antique Hotel Frommer's
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness Lonely Planet
Mesrutiyet Street No:119, Tunel - Beyoglu, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $47/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "A friendly and convenient home base for any stay in Istanbul." Full review
Jetsetter "Neo-Renaissance mansion in Istanbul's boho Pera neighborhood, with period features and a rooftop bar." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This small, family-run boutique hotel is located in an Ottoman-French mansion designed by the famous architect Alexandre Vallaury."
Lonely Planet "The location, which is close to the Tünel station and a growing number of stylish cafes and boutiques, is excellent."
