The Bank Hotel Istanbul

The numerous royals and heads of state staying at the Çırağan Palace are continuing a long tradition: in a previous life, this grandiose property on the European side of the Bosphorus was a residence for sultans. The regal feeling is most pronounced in the Palace suites, whose vaulted ceilings, elegant antiques, and textiles evoke the opulence of the Ottoman Era. Guest rooms overlook either the Bosphorus or Yıldız Park, formerly a hunting forest for the sultans. On-site dining options in...

East meets West on the banks of the sea strait at Vakko Hotel & Residence Sumahan Bosphorus. French architects have breathed new life into this centuries-old Ottoman distillery, creating a unique hideaway from Istanbul’s hustle. Here, against a backdrop of fortresses and palaces, you can indulge in Italian flavours, Parisian pastries, and the art of caviar. While enjoying superlative service and just-for-you customised experiences. Wake to sunrise on the water, framed by tall arched wi...