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Raffles Istanbul

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Aerial view
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Bosphorus) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Children's play area - outdoor

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa
  • Gym

Room options

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

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

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Presidential Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 224 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King bed and 1 single bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King bed and 1 single bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
  • 138 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 King bed) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 King bed)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Bosphorus)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (City)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Bosphorus) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bosphorus)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms (2 Rooms)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (1 King Bed)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View (1 King Bed)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Zorlu Center, Besiktas, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34340

What's nearby

  • Zorlu Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Zorlu Performing Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bosphorus Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Taksim Square - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Parlé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Godiva - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantinery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vakkorama Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Raffles Istanbul

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Bosphorus Bridge
You can look forward to a terrace, a shopping mall on site, and a coffee shop/cafe at Raffles Istanbul. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a facial, and a deep-tissue massage at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and laundry services
  • A ballroom, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
Room features
All 185 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Children's slippers and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • LED TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (EUR 30 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 55 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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bosphorus Lounge
  • Isokyo
  • Lavinia
  • Long Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (23,067 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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
  • Elevator (46 inch 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 (29 inches 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 organized 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 crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 movies

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 at the property
For any questions, 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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 11 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 45 for adults and EUR 22.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 420 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 55 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 009860

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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

Does Raffles Istanbul have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Raffles Istanbul pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Raffles Istanbul?

Self parking is available for EUR 30 per day. Valet parking is available for EUR 55 per day.

What time is check-in at Raffles Istanbul?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Raffles Istanbul?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Raffles Istanbul provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of EUR 420 per vehicle applies.

Where is Raffles Istanbul located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located in a shopping district, just steps from Zorlu Performing Arts Center and Zorlu Center. Bosphorus and Bosphorus Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km). Gayrettepe Station is 9 minutes by foot and Levent Station is 12 minutes.

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Raffles Istanbul Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 258 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

FAWAD

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

10/10 Excellent

Reza

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

10/10 Excellent

Ania

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

10/10 Excellent

Saif

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

Meenu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with superb service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

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

10/10 Excellent

Melody-Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, amazing spa. The hammam staff were so kind and proffessional, we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the room and the hotel. But the staff need to be more fast and everyone needs to speak english
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mosa

Best of the best
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

FARUK

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

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

10/10 Excellent

feroz

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

10/10 Excellent

Egemen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Firas

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mixed feelings

Good overall, but the outdoor pool is Closed No benefits for Gold clients - despite advertising them
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bülent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hasan Kemal

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naga Sridhar

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Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

bintou

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

OKAN

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Harikaydı.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Osman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024