Raffles Istanbul

Raffles Hotels & ResortsAccorIstanbul, Beşiktaş★★★★★181 rooms

9.5/ 10

avg of 5 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

9.5/ 10 · average of 5 sites
  • Best: Travellers who want butler service and a high level of personal attention
  • Watch out: Visitors who want to explore Sultanahmet and the Grand Bazaar on foot

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Remote work
  • For families
  • Luxury

Also suits

  • Business travel
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  • For families9.8
  • Business travel9.0
  • Remote work9.9
  • Luxury9.8

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A 185-room hotel (49 suites) that opened in September 2014 inside the Zorlu Center complex in Beşiktaş, with balconies in every room, a butler assigned to each room and a 3,000 m² spa floor. It suits business and leisure stays on the European side's commercial axis, but the historic peninsula is roughly 7 km away.

What it does well

  • Travellers who want butler service and a high level of personal attention
  • Couples planning a short city break built around the spa and hammam
  • Business travellers with meetings along the Levent, Maslak and Zincirlikuyu axis

What to watch for

  • Explorers on foot: Visitors who want to explore Sultanahmet and the Grand Bazaar on foot
  • Budget-focused: Budget-conscious travellers; value for money scores below the hotel's other sub-ratings
  • Long stays: Anyone after a historic building or Ottoman atmosphere; this is a tower in a modern mixed-use complex

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • Spa & poolCaution

    The spa is large and the indoor pool is open year-round, but the outdoor pool is seasonal and has been closed at times.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and booking-platform data were assessed together.

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Cleanliness is rated consistently high across two review platforms.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and booking-platform data were assessed together.

  • ServiceStrong

    Staff and butler service are the most frequently praised aspects; staff is among the highest-rated categories on Booking.com.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Sleep qualityStrong

    Uyku kalitesi sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 9.8/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (1,327 reviews).

  • Bed comfortStrong

    Guests specifically highlight bed comfort.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and booking-platform data were assessed together.

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  • Location (general)Strong

    Konum (genel) sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 9.5/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (1,327 reviews).

  • BreakfastNormal

    Breakfast variety is praised in most reviews, but on Accor's platform the breakfast sub-score sits well below other categories, and at least one guest found morning service disorganised.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and booking-platform data were assessed together.

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • Connecting roomsYes
  • BalconyYes
More room notes (+1)
  • Family roomsYes

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Extra charges possible

    In-room breakfast and breakfast to go are also offered.

  • Parking

    Available

    Pricing is inconsistent across sources: Booking.com lists roughly €10 per day, while Tripadvisor shows free parking.

  • Pets

    Accepted

    Raffles Istanbul is pet-friendly and welcomes small dogs up to 5 kg; advance notice to the hotel is recommended (official site, FAQs). No fee is stated.

  • Airport transfer

    Available · private car (paid)

    The hotel does not run a standard shared shuttle; instead it arranges a personalised airport transfer in advance (official site, FAQs); Tripadvisor's amenity list also carries an 'Airport transportation' tag (Tripadvisor).

  • Spa & pool

    Treatments free

More details (+6)

  • Valet

    Available · paid

    Valet parking carries an additional charge: 'both options are available at an additional charge' (official site, FAQs); the exact amount is not stated.

  • Hammam: Yes
  • Spa area: 3,000 m²
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Nearest rail stop: Gayrettepe
  • Public transport to airport: Metro

Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Turkish bath
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
See all amenities (+4)
  • Parking
  • Sauna
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

ALL — Accor Live Limitless

The official ALL property page (A5E2) was used instead of the supplied raffles.com page. It flags the hotel as participating and lists points earning, redemption, member advantages and the Members' rate. The Bosphorus Lounge offers 'exclusive benefits' to staying guests, but no ALL status-linked lounge rule is stated, so lounge remains 'unknown'.

Verified at this hotel

  • earning points
  • redeeming points (award nights)
  • member rate

Depends on status / availability

  • breakfast (may vary by hotel)
ALL — Accor Live Limitless explore the programme →

Location

Istanbul, Beşiktaş

Zorlu Center, Levazım Mah., Koru Sok. No:2, 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul

Rail transit · 623 m

Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 35-40 km away, typically 35-45 minutes by car depending on traffic. By public transport, take the airport metro to Gayrettepe or an airport bus to Zincirlikuyu. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is around 31 km away, but bridge traffic makes the journey time less predictable.

The hotel sits inside Zorlu Center near the Zincirlikuyu junction in Beşiktaş, connected directly to the mall and the Zorlu Performing Arts Center. Gayrettepe metro station (M2 and the airport line) is about a 10-minute walk, and the airport bus stop at Zincirlikuyu is close by. The historic peninsula and the Istanbul Archaeology Museum are about 7 km away, which can mean 25-45 minutes by car depending on traffic. The Bosphorus Bridge is the nearest landmark.

The stay

Editor's notes

Extra fees & things to know

Parking charges vary by source (Booking.com: about €10 per day). Airport transfers carry a surcharge. Whether breakfast is included depends on the rate, and half-board style packages are sold. Spa treatments are charged separately. Children are not allowed in the Raffles Club; those over 12 may access it only at the full rate and with an adult. Check-in is 15:00, check-out 12:00.

Guest scores

What 5 sites say

9.5/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 475 reviews9.2 / 10▼ 0.1
  • Agoda · 56 reviews9.1 / 10
  • Expedia · 327 reviews9.8 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 1,336 reviews4.9 / 5
  • Hotels.com9.8 / 10

Scores are compiled from each site's public pages and updated periodically; the Stay Atlas score is their average on a 10-point scale. Tripadvisor rating and review count are the property of Tripadvisor. © Tripadvisor LLC.

Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.

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