With a stay at Raffles Istanbul, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, within a 10-minute drive of Taksim Square and Ciragan Palace. .This family-friendly hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Galata Tower and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Grand Bazaar.
What's nearby
Zorlu Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Zorlu Performing Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Akmerkez - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Yildiz - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Mecidiyekoy Station - 2 min drive
Gayrettepe Station - 9 min walk
Istanbul Airport (IST) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Godiva - 1 min walk
Parlé - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
Riceteria - 2 min walk
Voi - 1 min walk
About this property
Raffles Istanbul
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Raffles Istanbul offers 185 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels, DVD players, and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.
This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 185 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies. LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Istanbul? This hotel has 23067 square feet (2143 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Raffles Istanbul has a restaurant on site.
Isokyo - This fine-dining restaurant serves light fare only. Open daily.
Long Bar - Overlooking the pool, this bar specializes in Turkish cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Lavinia - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
Bosphorus Lounge - Overlooking the ocean, this diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Awards and affiliations
Raffles Istanbul is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
Limo/town car service
Self parking on site (EUR 30 per day)
Valet parking on site (EUR 55 per day)
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 45 for adults and EUR 22.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Bosphorus Lounge
Isokyo
Lavinia
Long Bar
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Gym
Indoor pool
Playground
Sauna
Shopping mall
Steam room
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Dining table
DVD player
In-room crib
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Computer station
Conference center (23,067 square feet of space)
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Vegetable garden
Full-service spa
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Turkish bath
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2014
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Double-glazed windows
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Children's slippers
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
iPod dock
LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels
MP3 dock
Pay movies
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Dining table
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electrical adapters
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 11 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 45 for adults and EUR 22.5 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 420 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
Self parking fee: EUR 30 per day
Valet parking fee: EUR 55 per day
Pet fee: EUR 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 009860
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision