6 Best Hotels in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

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We've compiled the best of the best in Beyoğlu - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Ansen Suites

$$ | Meşrutiyet Cad. 70, Istanbul, 34430, Turkey

The roomy, open-plan "suites" in this stylish, hip, early-20th-century building are arranged with separate sleeping and living areas and decorated in a smart, minimalist style, with slightly retro touches; a few on the upper floors have excellent views of the Golden Horn. The entrance level houses a popular Turkish restaurant, Mila by Roka Pera (closed in summer, when the chef sets up shop in Alaçatı), as well as a cozy bar in the back.

Pros

  • Large, attractive accommodations
  • Just steps from nightlife and entertainment
  • Some rooms have Golden Horn views

Cons

  • Though units are set up as apartments, they don't have kitchenettes
  • Service, and staff's English, could be improved
  • Area can be noisy at night
Meşrutiyet Cad. 70, Istanbul, 34430, Turkey
212-245–8808
hotel Details
11 suites
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Divan Istanbul

$$$$ | Asker Ocağı Cad. 1, Istanbul, 34367, Turkey

An Istanbul institution established in 1956 offers grand luxury that brings together authentic Turkish style and contemporary design elements, from the traditional Anatolian kilims and textiles in the rooms to the spectacular flowerlike chandeliers by American glass artist Robert DuGrenier in the lobby. Good-size rooms feel warm and inviting, with cozy sitting areas that have sofas and leather-topped desks. Hotel facilities, like several well-regarded restaurants and the legendary Divan Patisserie (guests can indulge in free in-room chocolate samples), are outstanding.

Pros

  • First-class service
  • Beautiful half-Olympic-size indoor pool
  • Excellent breakfast (though not included in all room rates)

Cons

  • Fairly uninteresting city views from most rooms
  • Expensive food and beverages
  • Surrounding area can be noisy
Asker Ocağı Cad. 1, Istanbul, 34367, Turkey
212-315–5500
hotel Details
189 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Gezi Hotel Bosphorus

$$$$ | Mete Cad. 34, Istanbul, 34437, Turkey

Contemporary, minimalist decor infuses more personality than you find in most business-caliber hotels, and rooms in this 11-story building have views of the Bosphorus, the park, or the city. A particularly nice feature in the bathrooms is the full-length window in the shower—perfect for gazing out at the boats or the urban surroundings while you lather up under the rain shower. For further pampering, there's a basement-level wellness center with a gym, small spa, hammam, and sauna.

Pros

  • Central location just across from Taksim's Gezi Parkı
  • Classy atmosphere
  • Helpful staff

Cons

  • Most rooms and bathrooms are small
  • Lower-floor rooms don't have much of a view
  • Breakfast could be better
Mete Cad. 34, Istanbul, 34437, Turkey
212-393–2700
hotel Details
67 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Pera Palace Hotel

$$$$ | Meşrutiyet Cad. 52, Istanbul, 34430, Turkey Fodor's Choice
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Extensive restoration has brought this Istanbul landmark—founded in 1892 to provide upscale accommodations for travelers arriving on the Orient Express—back to its former glory, with beautifully outfitted rooms and plenty of period decorations and antique furniture. Bathrooms are done in Carrera marble, and some feature deep, old-fashioned claw-foot tubs; there's also a small underground spa, sauna, and indoor pool. Some rooms and suites are inspired by prestigious former guests, including Agatha Christie, Greta Garbo, and Ernest Hemingway, while the "deluxe Golden Horn" rooms, many with tiny private balconies, are some of the coziest.

Pros

  • Historic venue
  • Luxurious facilities
  • Attentive staff

Cons

  • Some rooms have small bathrooms
  • Rooms on back side look onto street with lots of traffic
  • Expensive food and drinks
Meşrutiyet Cad. 52, Istanbul, 34430, Turkey
212-377–4000
hotel Details
115 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Tomtom Suites

$$$ | Boğazkesen Cad., Tomtom Kaptan Sok. 18, Istanbul, 34433, Turkey Fodor's Choice

A restored 1901 residence that once housed Franciscan nuns offers superb accommodations and authentic character, with guest rooms furnished with warm woods, textiles in natural colors, high ceilings, and original artwork. Huge bathrooms put guests in the lap of luxury with polished, veined white marble, floor heating, Jacuzzis, and Molton Brown amenities. Front-facing rooms on upper floors have views of the Bosphorus and Topkapı Palace.

Pros

  • Historic building with romantic ambience
  • On a quiet street
  • Helpful, welcoming staff

Cons

  • Only upper room categories have sea views
  • Reached via steep streets
  • Rather high rates, especially considering lack of fitness facilities
Boğazkesen Cad., Tomtom Kaptan Sok. 18, Istanbul, 34433, Turkey
212-292–4949
hotel Details
20 suites
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Witt Istanbul Hotel

$$$$ | Defterdar Yokuşu 26, Istanbul, 34433, Turkey
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All accommodations at this stylish boutique hotel in the popular Cihangir neighborhood are suites—essentially, very large, open-plan apartments with separate sleeping and living areas and (in most) "kitchenettes" with marble countertops. The design is contemporary and überchic: hardwood floors, exposed concrete ceilings, neutral tones, and designer lamps and furniture. Rooms on the fourth floor and up have views of the Golden Horn, while penthouse suites boast small private terraces with chaise longues. A roof terrace with a small garden and a sweeping view gives guests an additional place to chill out with a drink or a book.

Pros

  • Swanky design aesthetic
  • In a quiet residential neighborhood with trendy café scene
  • Personalized service

Cons

  • Steep uphill walk from nearby tram stop
  • Venue is not that family friendly
  • Minimal public spaces
Defterdar Yokuşu 26, Istanbul, 34433, Turkey
212-293–1500
hotel Details
18 suites
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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