Nestled on Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait, The Peninsula Istanbul merges opulence with history. Located in Karaköy, it captures Turkish culture with 177 rooms across historic and modern buildings. Enjoy waterfront views and access to landmarks like Galata Tower.

Rooms feature Turkish design elements and luxurious amenities. The Peninsula Suite offers a private rooftop pool.

The Peninsula Istanbul’s luxury extends to its house solarium with Bosphorus views. Enjoy a spacious living room with a grand piano, a bedroom with custom wood furnishings, a hammam, fitness room, and screening room.

Dining options include The Lobby for classic Peninsula Afternoon Tea, GALLADA and Topside Bar for Turk-Asian cuisine overseen by Chef Fatih Tutak, and Abelia Pool for mezze and tapas.

The Peninsula Spa & Wellness Centre offers indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, and a 1675-square-meter spa with therapeutic treatments and mesmerizing pools draped in Marmara marble.

Some offer captivating water views through floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, or private terraces. Lux Travellers will love the 506-square-metre Peninsula Suite, which occupies the hotel’s top floor.

The pinnacle of luxury, guests can enjoy a private rooftop pool and deck with an exquisitely designed glass-house solarium and uninterrupted views of the Bosphorus.

Inside, there’s a spacious living room with a baby grand piano, a lavishly appointed bedroom with custom-made wood furnishings and Turkish textiles, plus a hammam, personal fitness room, and screening room.

Dining at The Peninsula Istanbul is an exquisite affair, with venues including The Lobby, where classic Peninsula Afternoon Tea and international dishes are served under soaring ceilings. GALLADA and Topside Bar, overseen by Michelin-starred Chef Fatih Tutak, tempt taste buds with Turk-Asian cuisine, while mezze and tapas are on offer at the Abelia Pool.

The Peninsula Spa & Wellness Centre further elevates the guest experience with indoor and outdoor pools and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. But the jewel in its Ottoman-era crown is the 1675-square-metre spa, draped in salt-and-pepper streaked Marmara marble. Guests can enjoy therapeutic massage, aromatherapy, and signature treatments, indulge in saunas and hammams, or take a dip in the mesmerizingly pretty pool adorned with hand-carved gold domes.