Best Urban Hotels in Turkey

This hotel is located in the convenient Besiktas district on the European side of the Bosphorus. It originally served as a palace for Turkish sultans. Many heads of state have stayed in this hotel, and this has only served to continue its tradition of serving royalty. The hotel has three restaurants, one of which is Tugra. This dining area provides classic Turkish cuisine and is well-known in Istanbul for its high quality. Visitors to the hotel enjoy 24-hour butler service, a luxury lounge, and a private entrance.

Ideally located near the city centre of Bodrum, The Marmara Bodrum offers a serene getaway for guests seeking a peaceful retreat and is available to adults only. The hotel is comprised of a selection of modern and tranquil guestrooms and suites and features the Party Animal Suite and its 200m2 private patio. The hotel offers guests a chance to dine at Michelin-recommended Tuti Restaurant, which serves traditional Aegean cuisine with a unique and contemporary twist. There is also a Tuti Bar & Lounge set in an impressive, historical watchtower, as well as a pool bar offering sensational sea views. There are expansive outdoor swimming pools, exceptional spa treatments and wellness facilities on hand to enhance your stay. There is also a state-of-the-art fitness room overlooking the city. A stay at The Marmara Bodrum entitles guests to free access to Turkbuku Beach Club with a pristine sun deck and loungers. This hotel is pet friendly.

This hotel is located in Taksim Square, a central position in the city. This location allows visitors to visit many places in the city using public transport. The hotel has four different types of rooms: standard rooms, deluxe rooms, grand club rooms, and suites. Standard rooms are on the lower floors. Visitors can enjoy using the climate-controlled fitness centre. It is supplied with water, towels, weights, and machines. The rooms have LCD televisions, a desk and work area, a dining table, a minibar, and a Nespresso coffee maker. The minibar is fully stocked with beer, juices, and snacks.

Found in Kavaklidere, Lugal has 90 bedrooms and suites with great views, state-of-the-art technology and butler service. The on-site restaurant, Aruni, serves indigenous a la carte dishes, allowing international guests to experience a taste of Turkey in-house. And a room service menu caters to those of all ages, with a selection, especially for kids. Those staying here have access to the health club in the Sheraton Ankara Hotel (access is via a private lift and tunnel) which offers a roof-top tennis court, a large gym and massage services). Lugal is Green Key certified and committed to sustainability within the hotel industry.

Stay right beside the sea, in the first Marriott property to arrive in the city. The 149-bedroom five-star hotel is a great choice if you want direct beach access. Its sea views are panoramic, not least from its rooftop bar and infinity pool. There’s also an indoor pool and a full-service spa, a fitness suite, a lobby bar and an all-day restaurant. And those in premium suites can access the M Club Lounge. All of the rooms offer views of either the ocean or the city, with calming, contemporary decor and you can bring your furry friend along for the journey.

Located literally within touching distance of Istanbul’s UNESCO architectural and cultural wonders, the Hagia Sofia Mansions, Curio Collection by Hilton, offers a quintessentially luxurious guest experience. A collection of restored, historic mansion houses have been reimagined as beautiful, Ottoman-style palatial suites, with access to fine dining, relaxed sun-kissed courtyard cafés, bars and restaurants, and a unique spa housed in one of Istanbul’s ancient underground former cisterns. The UNESCO old city, the Sultanahmet Archaeological Park, on the European side is probably the most visited, and here one finds the Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton close to Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern, steps to the Hagia Sofia Grand Mosque and beside the Hürrem Sultan Hamam, and the former sultan’s Topkapı Palace. Yet despite being at the heart of this popular area, this Curio Collection by Hilton property has wonderfully authentic and tranquil areas including a beautiful dining courtyard with views to the Hagia Sofia museum and mosque and another charming restaurant with views to the historic sites.