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A11 Hotel Bosphorus

★★★★★

Waterfront luxury hotel on the Asian shore in Uskudar, directly facing the historic peninsula across the Bosphorus, next to the ferry pier.

luxuryScore 8.1/10
  • 🍳 Breakfast
  • 🏋️ Gym
  • 🏊 Pool
  • 🍽️ Restaurant
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The only Ottoman imperial palace hotel in the world, directly on the Bosphorus in Besiktas, opposite Yildiz Park.

luxuryScore 7/10
  • 🍳 Breakfast
  • 🏋️ Gym
  • 🏊 Pool
  • 🍽️ Restaurant
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A former Ottoman-era prison converted into a luxury 5-star hotel steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, in the heart of the historic peninsula.

luxuryScore 9.6/10
  • 🍳 Breakfast
  • 🏋️ Gym
  • 🏊 Pool
  • 🍽️ Restaurant
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Pera Palace Hotel

★★★★★

Historic 1892 grand hotel in Beyoglu (Pera), famous former guests include Agatha Christie and Ataturk, near Istiklal Avenue.

luxuryScore 8.2/10
  • 🍳 Breakfast
  • 🏋️ Gym
  • 🍽️ Restaurant
  • 💆 Spa
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The Marmara Taksim

★★★★★

Landmark tower hotel directly on Taksim Square with Bosphorus-view rooms, at the start of Istiklal Avenue.

businessScore 7.7/10
  • 🍳 Breakfast
  • 🏋️ Gym
  • 🍽️ Restaurant
  • 📶 WiFi
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