Raffles Istanbul
Perched above the Bosphorus at Zorlu Center, Raffles Istanbul combines enormous contemporary rooms and balconies, major art, destination dining and a 3,000-square-meter spa with indoor and outdoor pools.
Raffles Istanbul occupies a prominent hilltop position within Zorlu Center on the European side of the city. Its height creates expansive views across the Bosphorus, the Princes’ Islands, the Old Town and the bridges that connect Europe and Asia.
Guest rooms and suites are unusually spacious and use floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies to make those views central to the stay. Contemporary Turkish art and design details prevent the interiors from feeling like an interchangeable international luxury tower.
Wellness is a major strength. The 3,000-square-meter Raffles Spa includes seven treatment suites, three hammams, indoor and outdoor pools, yoga and Pilates space, salons and a substantial fitness center.
İsokyo provides one of the hotel’s signature dining experiences with a pan-Asian menu spanning Japan, Thailand, Korea and China alongside Turkish ingredients. The hotel’s location inside Zorlu Center also gives guests immediate access to luxury shopping and a major performing arts venue.
Raffles Istanbul is best for travelers who want panoramic modern Istanbul rather than the intimacy of the historic peninsula. It combines serious resort-like facilities with one of the city’s most connected contemporary addresses.