Raffles Istanbul
Istanbul, Türkiye
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Is Raffles Istanbul good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.9/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: first-class butler service; huge elegant rooms; zorlu Center access. Main complaint: facilities divide opinion.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Zorlu-linked luxury, divided facilities”
Raffles Istanbul connects directly to Zorlu Center's luxury shops and dining — a best-in-Istanbul pick for many. Service is first-class: greetings at the car, luggage whisked away, butlers explaining rooms, water, fruit and gifts for toddlers, and early-morning arrivals welcomed into rooms. Views stretch to the Bosphorus. But facilities divide sharply: one guest calls the dining, pool and spa all bad, while another recommends the spa as among Istanbul's largest. Rooms draw only praise — exceptionally spacious, elegant and clean.
- Rooms
- Exceptionally spacious, elegant and clean rooms.
- Service
- First-class care with early check-ins and toddler gifts.
- Location
- Connected to Zorlu Center's luxury shopping and dining.
- Food
- The dining disappointed one guest's stay.
- Facilities
- A vast spa — recommended by one, called poor by another.
- First-class butler service
- Huge elegant rooms
- Zorlu Center access
- Bosphorus views
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Facilities divide opinion
- Dining called bad once
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How it compares
Raffles Istanbul ranks #8 of 411 hotels Staylist lists in Istanbul and #5 of 111 5-star hotels there. At about $929 a night it is 384% above the median for 5-star hotels in Istanbul ($192). The closest listed alternative is Point Hotel Barbaros, 700 m away (score 7.2).
About the hotel
- Address
- Levazım, Vadi Cd Zorlu Center, Besiktas, Istanbul, Istanbul Province, 34340, Türkiye
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- Raffles (Accor)
- Opened
- 2013
- Renovated
- 2014
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 6.8 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Istanbul Airport (46.55 km) · Train Station: Taksim Station (7.54 km) · Metro: Gayrettepe (1.4 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Point Hotel Barbaros700 m · 7.2 · $165
- Avantgarde Urban Levent700 m · 6.7 · $161
- Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Bosphorus700 m · 7.1 · $222
- Dedeman Istanbul700 m · 5.3 · $234
- Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel800 m · 9.0 · $138
Amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- EV charging station
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Secretarial services
- Children's pool
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Heated pool
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Raffles Istanbul?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Raffles Istanbul have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool, children's pool, heated pool.
- Is there parking at Raffles Istanbul?
- Yes: private parking.
- Does Raffles Istanbul offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Raffles Istanbul have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Raffles Istanbul from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Istanbul Airport, about 46.55 km away.
- How far is Raffles Istanbul from the centre of Istanbul?
- About 6.8 km.
- Is Raffles Istanbul suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.