The Peninsula Istanbul
Istanbul, Türkiye
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Is The Peninsula Istanbul good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.9/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: peninsula-standard rooms; striking continental views; warm detail-minded service. Main complaint: michelin restaurant polarizes.
Staylist AI overview · based on 6 public guest reviews
“Bosphorus-side polish with a resident cat”
The Peninsula Istanbul is a 2023 waterfront hotel where rooms uphold Peninsula standards while weaving in Turkish cultural elements, and morning sea views span Europe and Asia. Service is excellent in the small details, the location rates near-perfect, and daily courtesy cars run to downtown sights. The Turkish breakfast is a must-try, though one guest found the Michelin restaurant worth only a single visit. A charming signature: a resident calico cat lives at the entrance, kindly tended by staff with her own food box.
- Rooms
- Stunning rooms upholding brand standards with Turkish touches.
- Service
- Excellent service reflected in small details.
- Location
- A superb waterfront spot with views straddling continents.
- Food
- A must-try Turkish breakfast; the Michelin table polarizes.
- Facilities
- Daily courtesy cars to downtown and a beloved resident cat.
- Peninsula-standard rooms
- Striking continental views
- Warm detail-minded service
- Resident hotel cat
- Pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Michelin restaurant polarizes
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How it compares
The Peninsula Istanbul ranks #5 of 411 hotels Staylist lists in Istanbul and #3 of 111 5-star hotels there. At about $1,076 a night it is 460% above the median for 5-star hotels in Istanbul ($192). The closest listed alternative is JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus, 200 m away (score 8.2).
About the hotel
- Address
- 34 Kemankeş Caddesi Kemankeş Kocamustafapaşa Mahallesi, Karaköy, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul Province, 34425, Türkiye
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- The Peninsula (Peninsula Hotels)
- Opened
- 2023
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (43.49 km) · Train Station: Sirkeci Train Station (1.47 km) · Metro: Şişhane (0.82 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus200 m · 8.2 · $373
- 10 Karakoy Istanbul200 m · 8.0 · $235
- Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel300 m · 7.2 · $211
- Nordstern Hotel Galata300 m · 8.1 · $126
- The Bank Hotel Istanbul300 m · 8.5 · $270
Amenities
- Sunbathing area
- Pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- EV charging station
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Cafe
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Station pick-up
- Conference room
- Children's pool
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Laundry room
- Car charging facilities
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Peninsula Istanbul?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does The Peninsula Istanbul have a pool?
- Yes: pool, children's pool.
- Is there parking at The Peninsula Istanbul?
- Yes: private parking.
- Does The Peninsula Istanbul offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does The Peninsula Istanbul have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is The Peninsula Istanbul from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport, about 43.49 km away.
- How far is The Peninsula Istanbul from the centre of Istanbul?
- About 1 km.
- Is The Peninsula Istanbul suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.