Hilton Istanbul BosphorusvsPera Palace Hotel
Both Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus and Pera Palace Hotel are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Pera Palace Hotel ranks significantly better than Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus. Pera Palace Hotel comes in at #2 in Istanbul with recommendations from 10 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Concierge.
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
Cumhuriyet Cad. Harbiye, Sisli, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"One of Turkey’s first luxury hotels, the Hilton provides superb service and comfort. It has lovely rooms, restaurants, bars and tennis courts."
Star Service
"Set on 5 leafy hectares of grounds overlooking the Bosporus, 1 kilometer north of Taksim Square, this hotel does a better job of hosting both individuals and groups than the nearby Grand Hyatt." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Turkey’s first 5-star hotel is a 499-room complex surrounded by lush gardens in the heart of the city." Full review
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The hotel’s 7 on-site restaurants reflect Istanbul’s position at the intersection of Europe and Asia: you can choose from Lebanese, Turkish, Mediterranean, or Chinese cuisines.
Oyster
Upscale
"Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus has a convenient location on the European side of Istanbul, 15 minutes from Taksim Square." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
32.0
"The Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus has welcomed guests to downtown Istanbul for more than six decades, and recent guests said it's the flawless service, gourmet dining, central location and..." Full review
Pera Palace Hotel Show All Reviews
Mesrutiyet Cad. Tepebasi, No:52, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"If you have no nostalgic whimsy... this is a solid high-end hotel in a central part of town."
Oyster
Luxury
"This opulent 115-room luxury hotel in Beyoglu is a historic icon dating back to 1895." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Luxury can be found elsewhere but if mystery and history appeal, you will love the atmosphere and original trappings."
Star Service
"This hotel's forte is its character, not its comfort. However, the latter is slowly catching up, thanks to improvements. " Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Storied grande dame hotel in arty Beyoglu district, wonderfully refurbished to preserve period ambience." Full review
Time Out
"Design in neoclassical, art nouveau, and oriental styles and features an indoor pool and luxurious rooms with city views...the 115 spacious rooms and suites are furnished with elegant details " Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"They don’t come more history-filled or atmospheric than this, the hotel built by Belgian entrepreneur Georges Nagelmackers to accommodate travellers arriving on his Orient Express train from Paris." Full review
Afar Magazine
"One of the world’s iconic hotels, the Pera Palace first swung open its doors in 1892 and has been a meeting point for travelers in the city for more than 100 years." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
11.0
"Designed by Levantine architect Alexandre Vallaury, Istanbul's Pera Palace Hotel has welcomed iconic figures like Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock since opening in 1892." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Modern luxury and Turkish history entwine at the Pera Palace hotel, a grand Art Nouveau beauty that was built for travelers on the Orient Express and over the years has hosted illustrious guests"
Istanbul Travel Guide
August 16, 2021