Istanbul · Turkey
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The Peninsula Hotels (HSH) · Karaköy, Galataport waterfront
The Peninsula group's first new-build in nearly a decade opened in February 2023 across four buildings on the Karaköy waterfront, three of them protected early-1900s landmarks, set within the Galataport regeneration. The 177 rooms and suites open onto the Bosphorus or the historic peninsula, with interiors by Zeynep Fadıllıoğlu that read as restrained and Ottoman-modern rather than ornate. A quarter-kilometre of gardens, a spa, and direct pedestrian access to Galata Tower and the Old City set it apart.
Why we recommend it
The most significant luxury opening of Istanbul's post-2023 hotel wave, combining Peninsula service standards with a heritage waterfront address most rivals cannot match.
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We reserve The Peninsula Istanbul through Fora — a Virtuoso member agency — at the same rate you’d pay direct, with VIP perks such as room upgrades, daily breakfast and a property credit layered on at no extra cost. There is no fee to you.
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