Çirağan Palace Kempinski

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“The Ciragan Palace Kempinski is the grandest hotel in Istanbul, former palace of the sultans, looking out over the Bosphorus to Asia. Sumptuous comfort in a wonderful setting.”

Hotel review

Created for sultans in the mid-nineteenth century, briefly the Turkish parliament, burnt to the ground in 1910, re-built in 1991 as a luxury hotel, patronised by royalty and celebrities, Çiragan Palace is as magnificent as they come. With 300m of facade overlooking the Bosphorus (and huge ships travelling to and fro the Black Sea), the restored palace houses the Tugra restaurant, enormous reception rooms and VIP suites, whilst the separate, modern, bland, E-shaped block contains well-furnished bedrooms, that come with a choice of pillow softness, lengthy corridors, further places to eat, conference rooms and a spa and wellness centre. A beautiful, huge, infinity pool runs close to and in parallel with the water. Staff are everywhere and unfailingly attentive. The best, and most expensive, rooms are those whose balconies face directly on to the glorious Bosphorus and allow views back to the Golden Horn and a glimpse of Aya Sophia and the Topkapi Palace. A member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Michael Osborne
Michael Osborne Review published: 04/02/2016

Recommended for

  • Romantic Break

    • A truly indulgent stay- palatial suites, sensuous fabrics, award winning cuisine, and spoiling spa treatments.

  • Total relaxation

    • Spend days being scrubbed, wrapped and rubbed in the spa or lounging by the pool with a cocktail.

  • Sights nearby

    • Dolmabahce Palace is 10 minutes away by car and the Bosphorus Bridge is nearby taking you to the historic part of the city.

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Dine like a Pasha in the Tuğra Restaurant and Lounge, with traditional Ottoman cuisine and live music.

  • Designer Shopping

    • Visit the Astoria Mall housing over 100 designer stores, impossible to resist.

  • Local markets

    • Make a trip to the Main Bazaar and try out your haggling skills.

  • Sailing

    • Take a romantic boat trip for two down the Bosphorus- magical!

  • Views

  • Romantic

  • Family Suites

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Full of character

  • Opulent

  • Spa

  • Grand Hotel

  • Restaurant

  • Riverside

  • Historic

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Free wifi

  • 5* Luxury

  • Disabled access

  • Traditional

  • Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    313 rooms in this hotel

  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor and Indoor Pools

  • Parking

    Free parking

  • Airport transfer

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Shops

  • Safe

  • Business Centre

  • Outdoor dining

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Free wifi

  • Meeting Room

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Room service

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Views

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Hot Tub

  • Concierge

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Dolmabahce Palace is 10 minutes away by car and the Bosphorus Bridge is nearby taking you to the historic part of the city.

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Dine like a Pasha in the Tuğra Restaurant and Lounge, with traditional Ottoman cuisine and live music.

  • Designer Shopping

    • Visit the Astoria Mall housing over 100 designer stores, impossible to resist.

  • Local markets

    • Make a trip to the Main Bazaar and try out your haggling skills.

  • Sailing

    • Take a romantic boat trip for two down the Bosphorus- magical!

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