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 31 mi from the property.

Couples in particular 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 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
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

  • Cyntya
    Lebanon Lebanon
    Professional staff, luxurious hotel. Breakfast was great
  • Padab
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was great. It was about 15 minute walk to Taksim Square which allow you to walk down to the bridge to walk over to the Asian side with all the major tourist attractions. It was about an hour walk to the Asian side. The staff were...
  • Sanaz
    St. Maarten St. Maarten
    The location. The staff. The breakfast buffet. The Nobu Restaurant . The pool. The gym. Our room view of Bosporus .All was simply great
  • Anshuman
    India India
    The service level at the Ritz is warm, friendly, personalised and absolutely top class. A special shout out to Riham Rio for making our stay truly memorable. The club lounge was welcoming and comfortable.
  • Dauren
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    We liked the hotel. We thanks all the staff at the hotel. Specially, Berkay and woman at Lounge Concierge ( I forgot her name), but she helped me when I was in difficulty; The hotel is super comfortable; Once I liked the noodles for tge...
  • Alaa
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Location, the Bosphorus view, the room design, and the welcoming atmosphere and great staff who made our stay memorable.
  • Burcu
    United States of America United States of America
    In a country renowned for its hospitality, the Ritz Carlton Istanbul provides the best service hands down. All the employees were attentive and responsive to all our needs during our two night stay. Bora at Guest Relations greeted us and our...
  • Weinhold
    United States of America United States of America
    Quality, comfortable room, food, view. Staff was superb!
  • Abdullah
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Staff are very helpfull and professional. You will have luxury stay in the Hotel
  • Adel
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    I like the cleanliness of the room, the variety of food, and the location of the hotel. The staff were friendly except for the reception after midnight.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
4 Restaurants On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • City view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • 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 dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Kids' club

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 13 per day.

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

Front Desk Services

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

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

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

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

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

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Seasonal
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

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
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
  • Open-air bath
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • 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 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib 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 cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 2219

FAQs about The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus

  • The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Kids' club
    • Personal trainer
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Open-air bath
    • Locker rooms
    • Swimming pool
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/Performance
    • Themed dinners
    • Beauty services
    • Public Bath
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Makeup services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hair coloring
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus has 4 restaurants:

    • Bleu Lounge
    • Nobu Restaurant
    • Atölye Restaurant
    • The Roof Restaurant & Bar

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus is 2.4 miles from the center of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.