Best Independent Style Hotels in Turkey

This carefully UNESCO supported renovated historical building near Urgup offers the perfect romantic getaway, special family occasion or an educational adventure. The boutique hotel boasts spacious rooms, each with unique features like fireplaces, natural stone bathtubs, or personal hammam sauna, courtyard or terrace. All cavernous, softly lit rooms feature under floor heating and are peacefully neutral in décor. The hotel boasts a lovely swimming pool for respite from the summer heat, whilst the onsite spa offers a range of massage and beauty treatments. The hotel has two dining options but is also just a five minute walk from Urgup town centre within Goreme National Park.

Enjoy living sustainably whilst also living the life of luxury at the Ariana Luxury Lodge. Breathtaking views over the Uchisar Valley, a deluxe concierge with private guided tours, plus and American-diner style restaurant and beautiful grounds, make this lodge a great option to call home whilst visiting the area.  The hotel itself is a stunning feat of architecture, managing to stand out and blend in with the surrounding landscape. Named after an ancient sun goddess, Ariana Lodge is a contemporary hotel with stunning grounds and sun terraces atop the hillside, ideal areas for a spot of yoga or an alfresco massage. The hotel is a light-filled, modern space adorned with bold artworks, ancient mosaics and vaulted ceilings. Rooms are contemporary with feature lighting, designer furniture and marble bathrooms.

With 568 rooms and suites, Regnum The Crown makes a bold statement on the Belek coastline, offering a lavish destination resort where grandeur meets Mediterranean warmth. Set against pine forests and the blue waters of the Antalya Gulf, the hotel unfolds as a palatial retreat with soaring atriums, marble-clad halls and interiors that marry contemporary elegance with regal accents. The atmosphere is designed for both indulgence and comfort, making it a place where families, couples and groups alike can enjoy an experience defined by space, variety and service.

Choose from a wide array of restaurants and bars, including international buffets, Turkish specialities, gourmet à la carte dining and lively cocktail lounges. The expansive spa focuses on wellbeing with hammams, thermal areas and bespoke treatments, while multiple pools, an aqua park and direct access to a private beach ensure there is always somewhere to relax or play. A dedicated fitness centre and tennis courts complement the facilities, while younger guests have their own world within the kids club. Suites and premium categories offer Club Lounge access and butler service, ensuring privacy and personalised attention. With its golf courses nearby, chauffeur transfers, and extensive choice of entertainment, Regnum The Crown presents a holiday environment that combines resort luxury with a sense of theatre on Turkey’s southern coast.

Located in the city of Goreme, at the heart of one of the most stunning locales in the Cappadocia region, Cappadocia Cave Suites combine the charm of an original cave dwelling with the benefits of a luxury hotel. All the rooms in this hotel are carved from rock resulting in  unique shapes and sizes. The quirky but elegant rooms combine antiques, wrought-iron beds, and fold-art textiles with all the modern luxuries such as flat-screen TVs and in most rooms, Jacuzzis. Larger suites boast fireplaces and several rooms have charming inside fairy chimneys. Patios are dotted around the hotel meaning guests can sit back in wicker chairs and enjoy the views whilst the hotel has plenty of inviting and intimate public spaces, giving you a real sense of privacy. The hotel includes a restaurant serving cuisine that reflects local ingredients and traditions.

This beautiful beachfront resort is located in the picturesque village of Torba, with views across the sparkling Aegean Sea and a mountainous backdrop it’s difficult to believe that bustling Bodrum is just 6km away. The hotel boasts superb facilities for family fun including designated kids’ pools, sports activities and evening entertainment, however the sophisticated adult only areas offer a quieter pace for those preferring a more mature holiday. Experienced and talented chefs create culinary delights at the eight al carte restaurants, whilst the open buffet is rich and plentiful in its offering. The resort is home to twelve concept bars for innovative drinks and musical entertainment. The 495-room resort offers a range of room options; from standard garden and sea view through to executive and private deluxe lagoon. For those wishing to enjoy a VIP experience the Voyage Assistant is on hand to arrange the finest of details to make your holiday simply perfect.

Maçakizi hotel is named after the Queen of Spades, known for her intelligence and beauty and the hotel certainly lives up to its namesake. Stylish and sophisticated with a cool laid-back vibe it’s easy to see why this is a popular choice for the cool crowd in Bodrum, with celebrities such as Mick Jagger named on the guest book. The hotel is conveniently located and comprises of 74 rooms including 21 suites – for the utmost in privacy choose the Upper Deck suite which is hidden away on the hillside. Guests can take a quick dip in the small hotel pool or head to the seafront deck for the full Aegean aquatic experience. For those wanting something less strenuous guests can indulge in a treatment in the open-plan Nuxe spa treatment rooms. Dinner here is a glamorous affair in terms of ambience and cuisine with a wonderful menu ranging from fresh Mediterranean dishes to traditional Turkish cuisine. Each dish is a work of art and dining here truly is gastronomic experience. The Maçakizi family is expanding with the recent additions to its portfolio including Villa Maçakizi for the ultimate in a private getaway and the Maçakizi Halas 71 the sophisticated yacht which is available for charter and features the unique and high class dining experience the hotel name has become famous for.

This hotel is part of a Hong-Kong group. It is located in Besiktas district on the European banks of the Bosphorus Strait. The hotel has a classic design, with a lot of marble being part of the construction. To complete the look, the hotel employs Turkish and Asian staff. Service in the hotel is personalised and swift. Some available amenities in the hotel include a bar, laundry, pool, room service, hammam, fitness centre, parking and a restaurant. The hotel has 186 rooms, and these have been noted to be some of the most spacious in the entire city.

The luxurious Kaya Palazzo Resort & Residences can be found in the very heart of and contemporary accommodations in the form of spacious guestrooms with swim-up options; deluxe suites with private gardens; and spectacular villas with private pools. Guests can choose from multiple on-site dining options including Terrace À La Carte serving local and international flavours, Palazzo Lounge with live DJ performances and Lounge 40 where you can enjoy an expertly crafted cocktail. The hotel’s spa and wellness facilities include saunas for total relaxation. There is also a fully equipped fitness room. Guests can take advantage of the 24-hour butler services and the entertaining, family-friendly Kids club. The Kaya Palazzo Resort & Residences is the ideal location for a 5-star getaway full of sun and sea views.

With 103 rooms, suites, and villas, METT Hotel & Beach Resort Bodrum brings a chic, Mediterranean spirit to the stunning Haremtan Bay on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Just a short drive from Bodrum’s historic marina, this five-star lifestyle resort combines contemporary design with relaxed sophistication, appealing to a cosmopolitan crowd seeking style and comfort in equal measure.

The rooms are light-filled and minimalist, featuring warm tones, marble bathrooms, and sea-facing balconies, while private pool suites and villas offer added seclusion. Dining is a highlight with Isola, serving modern Italian cuisine; Folie Restaurant & Sea for upscale French Riviera-style dining over the water; Attiko for Pan-Asian flavours; and Mood Lounge for sunset cocktails.

The MOI Spa provides indulgent treatments, a Turkish hammam, and a sauna, while guests can unwind by the infinity pool or the private beach club. Seamlessly blending the vibrancy of Bodrum with Mediterranean ease, METT embodies a barefoot-luxury ethos with an elegant social pulse.

History and modernity beautifully comes together in this majestic luxury hotel. The hotel is located in Mustafapaşa which offers beautiful panoramas of the incredible natural landscape as well as the town itself. Away from the commercial centre of Cappadocia, the hotel enjoys peace and tranquillity. Rooms are opulent and regal with sumptuous soft furnishings, Turkish patterned rugs and metal decorative beds, giving a homely touch to the cavern-like rooms. Some rooms and suites boast incredible vistas too. The hotel can organise a range of activities for guests including the Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour, ATV quad bike rides, jeep safaris and horseback riding – all great ways to explore the beautiful natural landscape.

The Luxury Editor discovered that if you want to get the inside track on the vibrant metropolis of Istanbul then stay in the über-cool Karaköy district. And the best address to call home? Well that’s ‘10 Karaköy’, a Morgans Original Hotel. Found in a landmark, renovated neo-classical building, transformed by award-winning architect Sinan Kafada, this luxury boutique property, with signature Rudolf restaurant by Rudolf van Nunen, is filled with art, and striking design. Expect style, glamour and luxury at this 71-room hotel.

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.