2025 editionNo. 77

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Istanbul, Türkiye

Why Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is one of Middle East’s Best 100 Hotels 2025.

Çırağan Palace occupies the Bosphorus with unmatched historical theatre. The palace suites, waterfront terraces and infinity pool create a setting of extraordinary grandeur, while long-established Kempinski service keeps one of Istanbul’s great icons functioning as a living hotel.

Current hotel profile Official website The 2025 list

Hotel information

The essentials.

Destination: Istanbul, Türkiye
Property: Bosphorus palace hotel
Operator: Kempinski Hotels
Opened: 1991

AddressCiragan Caddesi 32 34349 Istanbul, TurkeyOpen map ↗

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Edition factsThe record at a glance

Position: No. 77
Hotel type: Bosphorus palace hotel
Destination: Istanbul
Country or region: Türkiye
Management in 2025: Kempinski Hotels
Opening year: 1991