Deluxe Double Suite with Balcony
1292 sq.ft • Full Double Bed
From $5,503.1
Istanbul, Turkey
The Peninsula Istanbul
5 star
From $845/Night
From $845/Night
Standard Amenities
24-hour front desk
Concierge
Express check-in/out
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
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The Peninsula Istanbul
Arrive by boat and the entrance is already the story: The Peninsula Istanbul sits directly on the Bosphorus in Karaköy, part of the Galataport waterfront project, with the Galata Tower rising behind it and Galata Bridge a short walk beyond. The hotel is spread across four buildings, three of them historic and restored, including a 1930s Bauhaus structure, and no other hotel in the city sits closer to the water. Inside, 177 rooms and suites carry mini bars, bathrobes, and blackout blinds as standard, and several of the suites add a private balcony, terrace, or sofa for guests who want somewhere to sit outside the bedroom. There is an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor heated one, open May to October, plus a spa with sauna and steam room, a gym, and a restaurant, bar, cafe, and snack bar that between them cover breakfast, half board, and vegetarian and gluten-free requests. The property is adults only, which suits couples and solo travelers who want the pools and terraces quiet, and rules it out for anyone bringing children. Pets are welcome for a deposit, and the concierge and multi-language staff, including Turkish, handle the practical side, from laundry to event space for a small meeting. A damage deposit and a nightly pre-authorization hold apply at check-in, so budget for both before arriving. What lingers is the location: a hotel built into a historic Bosphorus waterfront with the water at its door, in a city where that combination barely exists. Four Bosphorus buildings, one 1930s Bauhaus among them, and a waterfront position no other Istanbul hotel matches. Adults-only calm, an indoor and a seasonal outdoor pool, and a spa built for slow mornings. Bring a partner, not the kids, and budget for the check-in deposit.
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Deluxe King Suite
Deluxe King Bed
Price on request
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Deluxe King Room
474 sq.ft • Full Double Bed
From $844.92
Deluxe Double Room
Double Bed
From $844.92
Superior King Suite with Sofa
1119 sq.ft • Full Double Bed
From $1,572.31
Superior Double Room
431 sq.ft • Full Double Bed
Price on request
Grand Double or Twin Suite with Balcony
1302 sq.ft • Twin Beds
From $6,152
SUITE PREMIER KING BED
Premier King Bed
Price on request
Terrace Executive Suite with Terrace and Sofa
840 sq.ft • Full Double Bed
From $4,043.1
Executive Double Suite
818 sq.ft • Full Double Bed
From $2,478.39
Insider Info
What to Know Before You Go
Four Historic Buildings, One Bauhaus Beauty
The hotel occupies four buildings on the Bosphorus in Karaköy, two dating from the early twentieth century and beautifully restored, plus a striking 1930s Bauhaus structure. The result is a waterfront property unlike any other in Istanbul, blending Byzantine-era neighbourhood history with early modernist architecture right on the water's edge.
A Love Letter to Turkish Craft
Much of the interior decor throughout the hotel has been locally sourced, turning the property into a tribute to Turkish culture and craftsmanship. Guests moving through the public spaces encounter furnishings and details rooted in local artisanship rather than generic luxury-hotel styling, reflecting the surrounding Karaköy neighbourhood's heritage.
Where you'll be
34 Kemankes Caddesi Kemankes Kocamustafapasa Mahallesi, Karakoy, Beyoglu, 34 Kemankes Caddesi Kemankes Kocamustafapasa Mahal, 34425 Istanbul, Turkey
Need to know
A few notes on your visit.
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Size of property
177 rooms
Cards accepted
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa, Maestro
Electricity
230V · 50Hz · type C/F sockets
Meals
Price of an additional breakfast: 2,200.00 TRY per person. Information about the type of meals included in the price is indicated in the rate details.
Children and information about extra beds
Fee for an extra bed: 3,300.00 TRY per night.
The number of extra beds depends on the room category. You must take a look at the information about the size of the selected room.
Special living conditions
A deposit of 500.00 EUR per day will be required at check-in to cover any potential damages.
Pet deposit is required. Cost: 6,200.00 TRY per room per stay.
Extra info
A pre-authorization hold of EUR 350.00 per room per night from the guest's credit card or EUR 1000.00 in cash per room per night.
The number of extra beds depends on the room category.
Service animals are exempt from fees.
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; cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Turkiye Culture and Tourism Ministry License Number: 20213
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