Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul is recognized as the top hotel in Turkey in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards in the category of Europe's Best. The hotel located in the heart of the city overlooking scenic views of the city and the Bosphorus. High-speed internet is available throughout for free of charge. This five-star hotel is just 15 minutes' drive from the famous historical old town attractions of Sultanahmet, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. Elegantly decorated, all units at The Ritz-Carlton feature luxury furniture including a plush armchair in the seating area and ornate chest of drawers. The full marble bathroom comes with separate rainforest shower, soaking bathtub, exclusive Asprey bath amenities and plush terry cloth bathrobes and slippers. You can prepare your coffee with the in-room Nespresso machine while reading complimentary daily newspapers and enjoying the views. Embraced by the lush greenery, with an infinity pool, The Roof at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul offers magical views of the Bosphorus while promising an intimate atmosphere and a cozy getaway to the guests. BLEU LOUNGE Bar & Bites- Bleu Lounge offers Bosphorus views alongside the Mediterranean-inspired snacks and signature hand-crafted cocktails. As night falls, sophisticated smooth tunes by resident DJ performances fill the air, transforming Bleu Lounge while the glowing electro-blue bar becomes the center of attraction or otherwise you can choose the below restaurant: ATÖLYE Anatolian Cuisine The passionate pursuit of good food is elevated to a fine art form at the hotel’s new restaurant, Atölye. Celebrating culinary excellence, the open kitchen entices with its Anatolian cuisine. Private Chef’s Table experience is available for those seeking dining exclusivity and a showcase cellar with local and international wines. Nobu offers world-renowned Japanese Peruvian cuisine in the heart of Istanbul. Wonderful dining experience with stunning panoramic views of the Bosphorus. BLEU LOUNGE Bar & Bites- Bleu Lounge offers Bosphorus views alongside the Mediterranean-inspired snacks and signature hand-crafted cocktails. The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul offers an authentic Turkish Hammam, an extensive range of facial, body and massage treatments and an indoor pool bordered by Byzantine columns with a ceiling painting of Istanbul sky. The sun terrace features a pool. Istanbul Airport is 50 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C
Hotel chain/brand
The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Istanbul

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amith
    South Africa South Africa
    Club lounge is a highlight. Food quality is very high at the lounge and Atoyle. Excellent service throughout the hotel. Bora Kup provides a seamless experience via email and the site and ensures you have a wonderful experience. Front Bosphorus...
  • Amith
    South Africa South Africa
    We absolutely love the front Bosphorus room view from the higher floors. The club lounge is always a highlight and quite special. Fatih from the club lounge is always good to us and his excellent service keeps us coming back as well as the other...
  • Abdulaziz
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The hotel stands out uniquely among its surrounding establishments. Its towering structure overlooking the Bosphorus offers unparalleled views, adding to its appeal. As a luxury brand, it caters to those seeking comfort and prestige in their...
  • Fahad
    Oman Oman
    The staff were friendly and helpful Breakfast was nice and rooms were spacious and very clean
  • Larisa
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    From the request to have two rooms next to each other to all the tiny details, everything was just perfect! The hotel is very cosy and has a positive vibe. The food is delicious, and the bar and spa are outstanding! Thank you to all the front...
  • Abdossalam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I first stayed here in 2001 or 2002, I dont remember exactly when, but it was LONG time ago. Last time I visited was in 2016/17 and never returned to Istanbul since, SO, you can imagine how excited I was to be back in the city, and I decided...
  • Lorraine
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Amazing staff, so attentive and kind. Riham, the Concierge in the Club Lounge, looked after us so well. She was a delight.
  • Alexandra
    Cyprus Cyprus
    The cleaning service during our stay impressed me! Super clean room every time we were entering, they also brought us a baby kit and baby toys, very caring. Thank you
  • Sfinos
    Greece Greece
    Its my 4th time staying at this wonderful hotel!amazing view very comfortable bed!
  • Sachin
    India India
    overall the property was amazing..great staff..superb..superb food..excellent location

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
5 restaurants on site

  • Atölye Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Turkish • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Bleu Lounge
    • Cuisine
      International • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • The Roof Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Turkish • International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Nobu Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Peruvian
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Modern
  • Limoré
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic

Facilities of The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • City view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Kids' club

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 13 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - indoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

  • Seasonal
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
  • Open-air bath
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
7 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 27 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Paying at this property
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Free access to Ritz Carlton Spa is offered. Guests under 18 years of age may use the spa and swimming pool between the hours of 9:00 – 17:00 under the supervision of their parent or guardian only.

"Dear Guests, please be aware that there might be events scheduled both inside the hotel and in the surrounding area, involving the presence of music, which might result in occasional audible noise during your stay"

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 2219