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Raffles Istanbul

5.0 star property
Luxury Istanbul hotel in Beşiktaş with 2 restaurants
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hallway
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Gym
The price is NZ$887
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025

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Zorlu Center, Besiktas, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34340
  • Zorlu Performing Arts Center
    1 min walk
  • Zorlu Center
    1 min walk
  • Ozdilek Park Istanbul
    15 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST)
    40 min drive

Room options

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Apartment, 1 King Bed, City View (1 Bedroom)

Apartment, 1 King Bed, City View (1 Bedroom)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dining table
  • 130 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
  • 138 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 King Bed (1 Bedroom, Partial Bosphorus View) | View from room

Apartment, 1 King Bed (1 Bedroom, Partial Bosphorus View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dining table
  • 145 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Suite with City View

One Bedroom Suite with City View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
  • 165 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Bosphorus)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 75 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Bosphorus View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 75 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dining table
  • 125 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 King Bed (Bosphorus)

Apartment, 1 King Bed (Bosphorus)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dining table
  • 150 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Bosphorus)

Suite (Bosphorus)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 185 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

A luxury stay in the heart of Istanbul awaits you at Raffles Istanbul, a recipient of the prestigious Travel & Leisure 500 award in 2021. Within steps you'll find Zorlu Performing Arts Center and Zorlu Center. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body scrubs, facials and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Rocca, serves Turkish cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Long Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the gym, Turkish bath/hammam and sauna as well as access to a playground. 23067 square feet (2143 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Beşiktaş hotel include Taksim Square and Bosphorus Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Zorlu Performing Arts Center - 1 min walk
  • Trump Towers Istanbul - 3 min drive
  • Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre - 3 min drive
  • Bosphorus Bridge - 4 min drive
  • Taksim Square - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Mecidiyekoy Station - 2 min drive
  • Gayrettepe Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖParlĆ© - ā€¬2 min walk
  • ā€ŖGodiva - ā€¬1 min walk
  • ā€ŖStarbucks - ā€¬2 min walk
  • ā€ŖCantinery - ā€¬2 min walk
  • ā€ŖVakkorama Cafe - ā€¬1 min walk

About this property

Raffles Istanbul

Luxury Istanbul hotel in Beşiktaş with 2 restaurants
Raffles Istanbul offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafĪ˜ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 23067 square feet (2143 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the luxury Raffles Istanbul. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Istanbul hotel.

  • 185 guestrooms or units
  • 21 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • 23067 sq ft of conference space
  • 2143 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Raffles Istanbul offers 185 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels, DVD players and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Raffles Istanbul is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 17 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 45 for adults and EUR 22.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bosphorus Lounge
  • Isokyo
  • Lavinia
  • Long Bar
  • Rocca

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (23,067 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift (116 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (74 centimetre high)

More

  • 21 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • IPod dock
  • LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 100 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 11 lb per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 45 for adults and from EUR 22.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 420 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 17 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 009860

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Istanbul Raffles
Raffles Hotel Istanbul
Raffles Istanbul
Raffles Istanbul Hotel
Raffles Istanbul Hotel
Raffles Istanbul Istanbul
Raffles Istanbul Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Raffles Istanbul?

Raffles Istanbul offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Raffles Istanbul?

As of 18 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Raffles Istanbul on 15 Jan 2025 start from NZ$886.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Raffles Istanbul?

Yep, Raffles Istanbul has a self car park for EUR 15 per day.

Is there a spa on site at Raffles Istanbul?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Raffles Istanbul. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Raffles Istanbul have a pool?

Raffles Istanbul has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Raffles Istanbul?

Raffles Istanbul features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Raffles Istanbul a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and ocean-view dining, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Raffles Istanbul.

Is Raffles Istanbul family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as children's slippers and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Raffles Istanbul is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Raffles Istanbul?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Raffles Istanbul serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Raffles Istanbul?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Raffles Istanbul?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Raffles Istanbul?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Raffles Istanbul?

Dogs are welcome at Raffles Istanbul, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a weight limit of up to 5 kg per pet.

Raffles Istanbul Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 240 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mosa

Best of the best
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Itā€™s an amazing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

FAWAD

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great food
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikashkumar

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

idris

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amira

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saif

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
one of the best hotels in Istanbul, fast service, friendly staff best location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

FARUK, ISTANBUL

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very pleasant stay at Raffles Istanbul. Everything was extraordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rune

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amani

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Saoud

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

feroz

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
luxurious to say the least
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Firas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
It was amazing stay , all Staff were very helpful and very kind , the location is very convenient , connected to shopping mall , excellent services , the breakfast has too many options and very delicious food , very clean , very nice hotel , i highly recommend it .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

yeoshua

10/10 Excellent

JORGE, MIAMI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel , the best in Istanbul
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tomus Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ania

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality, beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

GHAITH

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just ok
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short Business Stay
Beautiful Hotel, very helpful staff, they go out of their way to help you. Club access is very nice to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022