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Raffles Istanbul

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Bosphorus)
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Zorlu Center, Besiktas, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34340
  • Zorlu Performing Arts Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bosphorus Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taksim Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪34 min drive‬
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 King Bed)

  • 183 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 Double Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 224 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Bosphorus)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 75 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

  • 135 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 90 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 75 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bosphorus Suite- 1 King Bed, 183 sqm

Bosphorus Suite- 1 King Bed, 183 sqm

  • 183 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (City)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (2 Rooms)

  • 144 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (1 King Bed)

  • 255 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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

  • 296 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Raffles Istanbul

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
This hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Raffles Istanbul offers 185 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels, DVD players, and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Raffles Istanbul, you're just a quick walk from Zorlu Performing Arts Center. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an indoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with deep-tissue massages, body scrubs, or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre and a few minutes from Bosphorus Bridge
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Raffles Istanbul offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 23067 square feet (2143 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the luxury Raffles Istanbul. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Istanbul hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Raffles Istanbul has a restaurant on site.
Isokyo - This fine-dining restaurant serves light fare only. Open daily.
Long Bar - Overlooking the pool, this bar specializes in Turkish cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Lavinia - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
Bosphorus Lounge - Overlooking the ocean, this diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Raffles Istanbul is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • 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 centre
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Dining table
  • DVD player
  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (23,067 square foot 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
  • Lift (116 centimetre 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 (74 centimetre 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 organised 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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: EUR 100 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 11 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Raffles Istanbul offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. 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.
Property Registration Number 009860
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Reviews

Raffles Istanbul Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 272 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saud

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and the shopping mall near by
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything in the hotel was absolutely impecable
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ertugrul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vjekoslav

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naga Sridhar, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erim

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

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