The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

Ancient city opulence.

Right at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul opens the door to a city rich in history, art, culture, and intrigue. Overlooking the Bosphorus Strait in the upscale Dolmabahçe district, the hotel embodies the culture and tradition of the Ottoman Empire with a modern twist.

Insider Tip

Visit the spa and indulge in the The Traditional Turkish Hammam treatment, which exfoliates skin and uses massage to increase blood flow, leaving the body refreshed and nourished.

Where You’re Staying

Rooms and suites feature feather beds, marble bathrooms with soaking bathtubs, and expansive windows with ample natural light. Select suites offer separate living areas, terraces, and water views.

Where to Dine

Atölye offers Anatolian cuisine with a local twist and features an expansive wine cellar. The Roof is a sleek modern bar serving Mediterranean cuisine on an open terrace. Nobu Istanbul serves Peruvian-infused Japanese food with mesmerizing views of the Bosphorus. Try light bites at Vakko L'atelier, which crafts a haute couture patisserie experience. Enjoy an inspired cocktail under a glass roof at the Bleu Lounge.

Where to Relax

The spa incorporates ancient Turkish healing traditions and offers a hammam modeled after the 16th-century baths. The spa also includes an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and fitness center.

What to Do

Visit the Maiden’s Tower, built 2,500 years ago, or the sixth-century Byzantine Shrine of Holy Wisdom. Look for the stone Medusa heads at the centuries-old Basilica Cistern, or see the ancient Hippodrome, where chariot races once took place.

Features

Urban

Fitness Center

Pool