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Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Ciragan Caddesi 32, Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

  • Five-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 93.0/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • food & wine
  • city breaks
  • wellness

About Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul offers 317 rooms in a historic setting on the Bosphorus. The hotel features four restaurants, including Tuğra Restaurant serving Turkish cuisine, Rüya Istanbul for Anatolian dishes, Bellini for Italian fare, and Gazebo with international options. Sanitas Spa provides hammam, treatments, and massages, while guests can also enjoy a swimming pool with views of the Bosphorus.

The property is recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award and is listed among La Liste's Top 1000 Hotels with a score of 93/100. It is officially classified as a 4-star hotel and is part of the Kempinski collection.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul as an EMPTYJET Recommend property for its Bosphorus location, Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, La Liste ranking, and diverse dining and spa facilities. Its Kempinski affiliation and historic setting further distinguish it in Istanbul.

Key facts

Keys
317 rooms
Brand
Kempinski
Type
City, Historic, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — Dive into mesmerizing views of the Bosphorus at Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul. Experience a day of pure bliss as you unwind by our stunning heated pool

Dining

  • Fine dining — evidence: Tuğra Restaurant offers a world-class gastronomic experience
  • Multiple restaurants — Tuğra Restaurant; Rüya Istanbul; Bellini; Gazebo

Wellness

  • Spa — Sanitas Spa in Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul. Hammam, treatments, massages

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Tuğra Restaurant — Turkish
Restaurant
Rüya Istanbul — Anatolian
Restaurant
Bellini — Italian
Restaurant
Gazebo — International

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Sanitas Spa — Hammam, treatments, massages and much more

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

41.0446, 29.0166
Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
  • Official brand / collection siteBrand13 fields
  • WikidataEncyclopedia1 field

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