Best Independent Style Hotels in Turkey

The luxurious Soho House Istanbul is located within the Palazzo Corpi in the historic Beyoğlu district. The building was built in 1873 and showcases many original features including stunning 19th century frescoes. The hotel is comprised of 87 lavish guestrooms ranging from small bedrooms to mezzanine rooms to spacious apartments, all fitted with every modern comfort. Guests are welcome to choose from four on-site restaurants serving a range of local and international cuisine. There is also the rejuvenating Cowshed Spa fitted with a traditional Hammam and offering a range of relaxing treatments. Guests are welcome to take advantage of the fitness centre complete with a boxing ring and rooftop views over the Bosphorus. There is a screening room and a beautiful art collection to admire. A selection of event spaces and experiences are also available to book for anything from celebrations to members-only wellness retreats.

With its natural coves and wonderful beaches, D-Resort Göcek is a hidden treasure which seamlessly blends nature and luxury to offer guests an enriching experience. Rooms and suites combine contemporary architectural design with beautiful finishes to present a superb selection of accommodation options. The three onsite restaurants boast absolute individual style, ambience and menus with all three presenting dishes creatively prepared using the freshest of locally sourced ingredients. There are plenty of activities for the more energetic guests including a state of the art fitness centre and gym along with studio classes and variety of water sports. And when all you want to do is kick back and relax the extensive spa welcomes guest to relax in the Zen Garden, enjoy a Jacuzzi, Hamman, sauna, steam room, ice fountain, vitality pool or perhaps indulge in an award-winning skincare treatment by ERICSON LABORATOIRE.

Surrounded by fragrant pine forests of Belek and beside a private beach, a stay at the Gloria Serenity Resort promises relaxation and glamour in equal quantities. Highlights include an ozone-treated seawater wraparound pool spanning the length of the property, access to three top golf courses, a selection of floodlit clay tennis courts, a chic spa, high-quality live entertainment and free entry to a charming local zoo. The 369 rooms are separated into eight different accommodation types, while the resort’s kitchens provide an international range of cuisines served buffet-style and a la carte. Gloria Serenity’s on-site convention centre and spacious meeting rooms make it popular for those travelling on business, as well as pleasure.

Bodrum Loft is set in a uniquely designed building in keeping with the natural beauty of the area. The resort is comprised of 36 completely furnished and beautifully decorated units complete with every modern comfort. There are options to reserve entire units, one-bedroom apartments or superior rooms. There are three restaurants including the sensational Michelin-recommended Loft Elia which served locally sourced ingredients all throughout the day while offering sensational views. Private dining is also available at this resort and there are two bars which invite you to unwind and take in the views of the Aegean Sea. The Patisserie Loft by Vakko L’Atelier is a tempting boulangerie open all day and serving authentic French delights. The hotel spa is found in a verdant garden and offers treatments and wellness facilities to guests throughout their stay. Bodrum Loft offers an open-air fitness centre with the option of personal training. A stay here also provides you with optional amenities including hairdressing and babysitting services.

For an exceptional and authentic Cappadocia experience with top quality service and the luxury facilities expected of a 5-star resort, the Seraphim Cave Hotel is the place to stay. Housed in a historic mansion built in 1853, protected on the historic register, the hotel has lots of charming public spaces including a stunning terrace bar ideal for taking in the  famous sunsets and the serene courtyard is the perfect place to spend a relaxed evening. Each of the 21 rooms are unique with dark antique-style furniture and opulent textiles, creating individual indulgent cave-like hideaways. Guests at the a la carte Tasula Restaurant can enjoy the finest authentic local cuisine. For relaxation, the hotel boasts a wellness area with an indoor heated pool, sauna, massage rooms and Turkish bath.

The magical fishing village of Torba is home to the stunning and super stylish Casa dell’Arte. Specialist art collections adorn the walls at this boutique hotel that comprises of just twelve rooms and suites, each named after a sign of the zodiac. Choose from panoramic sea-view suites to duplex or dome suites – all of which are elegantly appointed with a contemporary design. Guests can make use of the private pool and private jetty for a refreshing dip or indulge in some pampering with massage and spa facilities. Yoga and tennis can also be arranged whilst for seafaring types, there is a private yacht for hire complete with expert crew and again decorated with a private and impressive art collection. Dining here is an exquisite experience as head Chef at the hotels’ renowned restaurant creates beautifully presented dishes and mouth-watering flavours all inspired by the unique geography of Bodrum. Buffet breakfast presents fresh and local ingredients that can be enjoyed in the well-manicured gardens or in the beautifully appointed and intimate dining room and drinks and snacks are served throughout the day and can be enjoyed at any of the hotel’s private and luxurious spaces. This is a place that will make you feel very special.

A boutique hotel within a secluded and serene setting, the Divan Bodrum offers exquisite access to the Aegean Sea with its sandy beaches and seaborne excursions. Described as one of the most excellent choices on the Mediterranean by the famed publisher Condé Nast, guests can expect both luxury and relaxation in this traditional stone-built resort. The hotel features 60 rooms from standard guest rooms to deluxe suites, with a simple, traditional style consisting of colourful furnishings, large windows and airy, spacious rooms. Its restaurant specialises in local Aegean and Mediterranean cuisine, with stunning seafood, meats and vegetable which draw on the region’s multicultural culinary landscape. We recommend sipping on an inspired cocktail in the waterfront bar, relaxing in one of the hammocks as the sun sets over the Aegean Sea.