Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

ATM/banking
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Self parking (surcharge)
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Beach umbrellas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Stunning views
Impeccable service
Cons:
Some noise from outside
High prices for certain services

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.96
Guests lauded the attentive service and special mentions of staff.
Location
9.5
Many reviews highlighted the beautiful location by the Bosphorus.
Room Quality
9.45
Rooms were well-appointed with excellent views.
Amenities
9.48
Exceptional amenities including restaurants and a spa experience.
Value for Money
8.94
Some comments on higher prices but still seen as worth it.
Food and Beverage
9.49
Breakfast options were praised and dining experiences were exceptional.
Overall Experience
9.86
Overall, guests found their experience remarkable and recommend it.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 07:44

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul offers a lavish stay in the heart of Istanbul. The air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking ensure a comfortable and convenient experience for guests. Some rooms even feature balconies for a stunning view.

Exceptional Facilities

The hotel boasts a fitness centre, a garden, and a terrace for guests to unwind and relax. Indulge in delicious Mediterranean and Turkish cuisines at the restaurant, or sip on cocktails at the bar. The multilingual staff are available 24/7 to cater to all needs.

Convenient Location

Located near Dolmabahce Palace and other attractions, the hotel provides easy access to explore the city. With a paid airport shuttle service, guests can seamlessly reach the hotel for a memorable stay.

Book your stay at Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Please note that daily breakfast is free of charge for 2 children up to 12 years old.

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply

Please be aware that in case you want to shorten your stay or make an early departure from the hotel, full amount will be charged by the hotel team.

Please note that children under 12 are not allowed in the Tuğra Restaurant.

Only cats and dogs are allowed; no birds, reptiles, fish, rodents, pigs or exotic pets will be permitted. Dogs/Cats may not exceed 10 kilos. We permit 2 pets per room.

Please inform 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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for € 56 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for € 112 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1830 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 9.96
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 9.48
Value for Money: 8.94
Food and Beverage: 9.49
Overall Experience: 9.86
T
Tsvetelina • couple • bg
10
Exceptional place! Highly recommending!
Pros:

Excellent service and facilities. Great views. Outstanding breakfast and room service.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
M
Mukesh • family_with_children • in
8
Pros:

It’s luxury and hospitality was good

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
J
Jarred • couple • au
10
A true palace experience
Pros:

Suburb hotel with incredible staff who are properly trained for this type of establishment. A beautiful setting overlooking the Bosphorus. Rooms are well appointed and maintained. Food in restaurants is superb.

Cons:

Our room although superb overlooked a mosque. This wasn’t an issue on first night but on the second night it became an active mosque with calls to prayer at midnight and 5am - quite loud.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
Loved it & would definitely stay here again
Pros:

Staff were excellent!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Arnaud • couple • fr
10
Une parenthèse enchantée dans un palace
Pros:

L’emplacement exceptionnel sur le Bosphore.
La très grande qualité du service
Le petit dejeuner merveilleux au pied du Bosphore

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
E
Evetopetro • couple • bg
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
M
Marina • extended_group • ru
10
Pros:

Расположение, обслуживание

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
D
Dragoljub • solo_traveller • rs
10
Pros:

Todo

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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plumeria89 • Solo travel • Washington DC, District of Columbia
10
Nothing like it in the world
Pros:

The Çirağan has no equal. The rooms are exquisitely appointed, the e staff are exceptionally attentive, and the views are breathtaking. One of my absolute ffavorite hotels in the world.

2026-06-08 • via Tripadvisor
C
Caroline Radu • couple • fr
10
Excellent séjour
Pros:

Nous avons tout apprécié : la chambre, la vue incroyable, la beauté de l'endroit ainsi que le personnel aux petits soins. Service incroyable.

Cons:

Rien.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Ruby • solo_traveller • gr
10
Επαγγελματισμός και Ευγενία
Pros:

Κυρίως η ευγένεια και η προθυμία του προσωπικού. Οι παροχές τέλειες.. Κάθε λεπτομέρεια..

Cons:

Δεν βρίσκουμε κάτι..

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Suna • couple • us
9
A luxurious memorable experience.
Pros:

The view from our room was breathtaking! Facilities were well taken care of. Variety at breakfast was excellent. Staff were polite and respectful.

Cons:

Everything is quite pricey.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Annie • couple • fr
9
Très bien
Pros:

Magnifique chambre spacieuse et confortable.Le service

Cons:

Les terrasses de restaurant devraient organiser des espaces fumeurs et non fumeurs surtout au petit déjeuner.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
S
SALIH • couple • de
10
Alles wunderbar
Pros:

Alles

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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DarinB673 • Couples • Hong Kong
10
An amazing short stay which exceeded all expectations, including unforeseen hiccups
Pros:

We stayed here just for one night, to cap off a long trip in the region and following a perfectly pleasant stay at another Istanbul hotel. When we arrived at check-in, a super helpful and empathetic clerk named Ms. Meryem (sp?) clearly looked concerned about our booking, and relayed to me that I actually had neglected to complete some post booking process with a separate email and payment link and therefore the hotel had canceled our booking. We were crestfallen, and I was already picturing having to stay at some dive last minute on our last night in Istanbul, but Meryem had already shifted into problem solving mode, involved her colleague, the impressive assistant front office manager Mr. Mesut Erbas, in finding a solution. The customer service was smooth and efficient and they quickly slipped by my initial protestations of "well I didn't see the email, how was I to know, etc." and moved speedily to a very favourable solution, whereby they couldn't rebook under my initial rate, but got us a lower category room at roughly the same rate and then upgraded us to the same or slightly better room as in my original booking (a Bosphorus View Room, highly recommended, large balcony with lovely views). Mr. Erbas and Ms. Meryem saved the day and allowed us to end our Istanbul trip on a high note.

We enjoyed every aspect of our stay at this hotel, and didn't leave the grounds until we departed for the airport (following a late check out provided by Ms. Meryem...). The pool staff were friendly, helpful and attentive without being annoying. We had dinner at the Bosphorus Grill, which was amazing food, views and ambiance. The room was well appointed (even had pool flip flops...), spotless, lovely amenities, complimentary minbar beverages, etc.

I would like to provide some constructive criticism, in order to be balanced, but struggle to identify any real issues. I suppose that the original booking process could have been slightly more clear, in that the "confirmation" email I received didn't explicitly say that there was a separate payment link being sent, but that is as much my fault for not checking my inbox and spam folders, as it was the hotel's responsibility.

Not the cheapest room in town, but unlike many places we've stayed, worth every penny, and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

2026-06-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Abraham • extended_group • us
10
best hotel i’ve ever drafted in
Pros:

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is one of the finest hotels I have stayed at anywhere in the world. The location directly on the Bosphorus is unmatched, with breathtaking views from sunrise to late evening.

Cons:

the only thing i didn’t like was that the trip ended

it would’ve been nice if we could stay long


ayhan was the absolute BESTn entity

!

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
V
Vladimir • couple • ru
10
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Marta • couple • it
10
Esperienza da rifare assolutamente
Pros:

Attenzione al cliente e ai dettagli soprattutto nel rifare le stanze. Cibo molto buono, bella piscina e posizione.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Furkat • solo_traveller • uz
9
Pros:

Понравилось почти всё.

Cons:

Завтраки нужно чуть разнообразить.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
Юрий • couple • ru
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee