The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

Hotel · Istanbul,

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul sits in the Dolmabahçe district overlooking the Bosphorus, with 239 rooms and suites and five restaurants, two of them listed in the Michelin Guide.

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Overview

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul stands in the Dolmabahçe area, overlooking the Bosphorus, with several of the city's cultural sites within walking distance. Istanbul Airport is about 38 kilometres away, roughly 40 minutes by car; the hotel does not run its own shuttle. The property has 239 rooms and suites, among them the Nobu Suite, which has its own ofuro soaking tub on the terrace, and the Presidential Suite, which has a private terrace. Dining spans five venues: Atölye Restaurant for Anatolian cuisine, Nobu Istanbul for Japanese-Peruvian cooking, Limoré for Italian food, Bleu Lounge for all-day dining and cocktails, and The Roof, a rooftop terrace with an infinity pool. Atölye and Nobu Istanbul are both listed in the Michelin Guide.

Rooms range from King and Twin categories with park or partial Bosphorus views to suites including the Park View Suite, Istanbul Suite, Bosphorus Suite and The Ritz-Carlton Suite. Club-level rooms carry access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, open daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, with breakfast, hors d'oeuvres and an a la carte menu served at set hours, plus beer, wine and cocktails included. Spa Soul has eight treatment rooms, a 17-metre indoor pool, a Turkish Hammam and a couple's Hammam suite. An outdoor infinity pool operates seasonally on the roof, and the fitness centre is fitted with Technogym equipment and open around the clock.

Meeting space totals close to 26,000 square feet across five meeting rooms, a boardroom and a ballroom that divides into three sections. The hotel holds Green Key certification and runs a linen and towel programme that reduces how often items are laundered. In the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026, readers named it Best City Hotel in Istanbul, ranked it sixth among Best City Hotels in Europe, and placed it 95th among the World's Top 100 Hotels.

Rooms
239
Minimum stay
1 night
Check in
15:00
Check out
12:00

Why we like it

  • 239 rooms and suites in the Dolmabahçe district overlooking the Bosphorus
  • Two Michelin Guide-listed restaurants, Atölye and Nobu Istanbul, among five dining venues
  • Spa Soul has eight treatment rooms, a 17-metre indoor pool and a traditional Turkish Hammam
  • Nearly 26,000 square feet of meeting space, including a ballroom that divides into three sections
  • Named Best City Hotel in Istanbul in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026
  • The Nobu Suite includes a private ofuro soaking tub on its terrace

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Rooms & suites

Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.

  • King Room Park View

    Guest room with one king bed and a park view.

    Up to 2 guests
    1 King
    Park view view
  • Twin Room Park View

    Guest room with two twin beds and a park view.

    Up to 2 guests
    2 Twin
    Park view view
  • King Front Bosphorus View

    A larger guest room with one king bed and a Bosphorus view.

    Up to 2 guests
    1 King
    Bosphorus view view
  • Club King Part Bosphorus

    Club-level guest room with one king bed and a partial Bosphorus view, with access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge.

    Up to 2 guests
    1 King
    Partial Bosphorus view view
  • Istanbul Suite

    One-bedroom suite with a king bed and a sofa bed, with access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge.

    Up to 2 guests
    1 King, sofa bed
  • The Nobu Suite

    One-bedroom signature suite with a king bed, a sofa bed and a Bosphorus view. The suite is designed with Japanese influences and has an ofuro soaking tub on its terrace. Club Lounge access is included.

    Up to 2 guests
    1 King, sofa bed
    Bosphorus view view
  • Presidential Suite

    One-bedroom presidential suite with a king bed, a sofa bed and a private terrace, with access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge.

    Up to 2 guests
    1 King, sofa bed
  • The Ritz-Carlton Suite

    One-bedroom signature suite with a king bed and a sofa bed, with access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge.

    Up to 2 guests
    1 King, sofa bed

Amenities

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor infinity pool
  • Fitness center
  • Turkish Hammam
  • Club Lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Ballroom
  • Business center
  • Ritz Kids
  • Hair salon
  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • In-room dining

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Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
  • Early check in and late check out on request
  • Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager

Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.

Location

Istanbul,

Bosphorus palace hotels, the old city at dawn and the best breakfast on earth.

Questions

What time is check-in and check-out at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul?
Check-in is at 3:00 pm and check-out is at 12:00 pm. The minimum age to check in is 18.
Are pets allowed at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul?
Pets up to 15kg are welcome, with a maximum of one pet per room. A deep-clean fee and a daily cleaning fee apply during the stay.
Which restaurants are on site at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul?
The hotel has six dining venues: Atölye Restaurant, Nobu Istanbul, Nobu Istanbul Bar, The Roof, Bleu Lounge and Limoré. Atölye and Nobu Istanbul are both listed in the Michelin Guide.
How far is The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul from Istanbul Airport?
Istanbul Airport is about 38 kilometres from the hotel, roughly 40 minutes by car. The hotel does not operate its own shuttle service, though a private transfer can be arranged.
Does The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul have a Club Lounge?
Yes. The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge is available to guests booked into Club-level rooms and suites, open daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, with breakfast, hors d'oeuvres and an a la carte menu included at set times, plus beer, wine and cocktails.

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