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Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Name: Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Address: Ciragan Caddesi 32, Istanbul, Istanbul, TR
Telephone: +90 212 326 4646

Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.

18,063 guest reviews analysed

Ciragan Caddesi 32, Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Part of theCollection

Distinctions

Forbes Travel Guide
Global excellence index
Reader distinction
Independent luxury
Industry awards
Advisor network
Card travel programme

EMPTYJET Consensus

94.2 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 18,063 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Trip.com.

Most noted: service.

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 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

Official classification: 5-star (google_maps)
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
Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
World Travel AwardsWinner · World's Leading Heritage Hotel2025
World Travel AwardsWinner · World's Leading Heritage Hotel2017
American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
The Leading Hotels of the WorldMember
VirtuosoMember
American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

41.0446, 29.0166

Sources+

EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
Official brand / collection siteBrand13 fields
Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields

Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

About Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Key facts