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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
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Hallway
Sauna, spa tub, steam room, Turkish bath, body treatments, aromatherapy
VIP Access

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

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 cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dining table
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
  • 1485 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dining table
  • 1561 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
  • 1776 sq ft
  • 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
  • 807 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 807 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dining table
  • 1346 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dining table
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 700 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 1990 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Zorlu Center, Besiktas, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34340

What's nearby

  • Zorlu Performing Arts Center - 1 min walk
  • Zorlu Center - 1 min walk
  • 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 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 aromatherapy, a body scrub, and a body treatment 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 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 tour/ticket assistance
  • A ballroom, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
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 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

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
  • Free 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
  • 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 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
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
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 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

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
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Raffles Istanbul?

As of Dec 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Raffles Istanbul on Jan 22, 2025 start from CA $652.95, excluding 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 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 15 per day. Valet parking is available for EUR 17 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 Bridge is 1.9 mi (3 km) away. Gayrettepe Station is 9 minutes by foot and Levent Station is 12 minutes.

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

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

Reza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’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