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Raffles Istanbul

5.0 star property
Luxury spa hotel near Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre

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Raffles Istanbul

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Sauna, spa tub, steam room, Turkish bath, body treatments, aromatherapy
Children's play area - outdoor
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Turkish cuisine

Overview of Raffles Istanbul

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
Zorlu Center, Besiktas, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34340
  • Popular LocationZorlu Performing Arts Center1 min walk
  • Popular LocationVakkorama Cafe1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSishane-Zemin Metro Station22 min drive
  • AirportIstanbul (IST)40 min drive

Room options

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One Bedroom Apartments with Partial Bosphorus View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Apartments with Partial Bosphorus View

Highlights

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

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2 Bedroom Suite with Partial Bosphorus View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

2 Bedroom Suite with Partial Bosphorus View

Highlights

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

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One Bedroom Apartments with City View | View from room

One Bedroom Apartments with City View

Highlights

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

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One Bedroom Suite with City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Suite with City View

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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2 Bedroom Suite with City View

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 Double Bed

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Deluxe Bosphorus Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Bosphorus Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room with Partial Bosphorus View

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 75 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace Apartments | Living area | LED TV, DVD player, iPod dock, pay movies

Terrace Apartments

Highlights

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

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Bosphorus Apartments | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Bosphorus Apartments

Highlights

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

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View from room

Deluxe City Room

Highlights

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

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Bosphorus Suite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Raffles Istanbul is located in Beşiktaş, a neighborhood in Istanbul, and is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ciragan Palace and Dolmabahçe Palace. Traveling with kids? Consider Pierre Loti Tepesi and Vialand Tema Park.
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What's nearby

  • Zorlu Performing Arts Center - 1 min walk
  • Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre - 3 min drive
  • Bosphorus Bridge - 4 min drive
  • Taksim Square - 7 min drive
  • Dolmabahçe Palace - 8 min drive

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 poolside bar, a terrace, and a shopping mall on site at Raffles Istanbul. Indulge in a body treatment, a body scrub, and a hot stone massage at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Turkish cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with sun loungers
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking services, laundry services, and multilingual staff
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 8 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–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
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Pool loungers
  • 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
  • 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

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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 100 per pet, per stay
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
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 335 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 8 per day
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 100 per pet, per stay
  • 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 security system and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests booked in Raffle Club Rooms receive access to the Raffle Club Lounge. Children under 14 are not permitted in the Club Lounge.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
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 and a seasonal outdoor 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.

How much is parking at Raffles Istanbul?

Self parking is available for EUR 8 per day. Valet parking is available for EUR 12 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 335 per vehicle applies.

Where is Raffles Istanbul located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located in a shopping district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Zorlu Performing Arts Center and Kanyon Mall. Bosphorus Bridge and Bosphorus are also within 3 mi (5 km). Gayrettepe Station is 9 minutes by foot and Levent Station is 12 minutes.

Raffles Istanbul Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 222 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 222 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 222 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 222 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 222 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

FARUK, ISTANBUL

Business traveler, Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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