Istanbul

Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

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The only Ottoman imperial palace and hotel on the Bosphorus, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul offers an elegant and glamorous retreat. Lovingly restored and with an ideal seaside location overlooking Istanbul, the hotel provides a one-of-a-kind experience with its historic ambience, luxurious facilities, and impeccable service, including a personal butler for all palace guests. Award-winning dining venues feature a gastronomic journey, including the authentic Tuğra Restaurant, offering “the ultimate Ottoman dining experience,” complete with timeless palatial rituals.

Çırağan Caddesi 32, 34349 Istanbul, Türkiye
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
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Stays until Dec 31, 2027 · Blackout dates may apply
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Stays until Dec 31, 2027 · Blackout dates may apply

About Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Insider tip

For a magical view of Istanbul, book a helicopter tour with the concierge. This is the only hotel with a heliport right on the Bosphorus! –Marianne Waxse San Antonio, Texas

In the hotel’s own words

The Only Ottoman Imperial Palace and Hotel on the Bosphorus

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Located on the shores of the magnificent Bosphorus, facing the Asian continent and overlooking the ancient city, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul offers the glamour of a genuine Ottoman palace in a city where east meets west, Europe meets Asia and history meets the contemporary.

Welcome to the only Ottoman Imperial Palace and Hotel on the Bosphorus. Çırağan Palace Kempinski offers a resort ambience in the city and reflects the ultimate luxury of a genuine Ottoman Palace.

With a total of 310 rooms, including 279 rooms and 20 suites in the main hotel section and 11 suites in the imperial palace section the hotel’s restaurants & bars, offer a blissful culinary experience. Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is regarded as the city’s high profile meetings & congresses for companies or weddings & social events that create memories to remember for a lifetime experience.

Beyond the Spa facilities, a favourite is an infinity outdoor pool which gives you the feeling of floating on the Bosphorus.

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  • Room upgrade at booking, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

19 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Çırağan Bosphorus View Room
With decorations bearing traces of the Ottoman era, these elegantly redesigned rooms have king bed or twin beds, an embroidered seating corner, elegant couches inspired by the Ottoman art of Ebru, a marble bathroom, and a balcony with amazing 45-degree Bosphorus views.
2Deluxe Çırağan Bosphorus View Room
Offering timeless Ottoman glamour with authentic sophistication, these brand-new expansive rooms have direct views of the mesmerising Bosphorus and are superb for an opulent stay.
3Grand Deluxe Çırağan Bosphorus View Room
Offering true palatial luxury accompanied by unbeatable panoramic views of the Bosphorus and the iconic city of Istanbul, these lavishly recrafted bespoke rooms feature a one-of-a-kind stay.
4Lilium Garden
The Lilium Garden, crowned with the view of the Lily trees and the feel of the unique breeze of the Bosphorus, is located on the hotel ground floor.
5Yildiz Room
Overlooking Yıldız Park and reflecting the royal Ottoman heritage with strikingly localised architectural inspirations, these newly redesigned rooms express the grace of luxury.
Suites
Size
6Executive Suite
, with a luxurious bedroom and an elegant living room, a Turkish hammam-style marble bathroom and a private balcony which offers beautiful views of the Bosphorus.
7Vali Suite
Enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Bosphorus and the historical peninsula from your balcony. Located on the top floor with a panoramic view of the Bosphorus. Both suites have two balconies, a lavish living room, a writing desk, and a library in the spacious entrance area.
8Vezir Suite
9Pasha Suite
The new signature Pasha Suite evokes emotions and tell a story. Expansively sized with two elegant bedrooms, onyx marble bathrooms with a hammam and steam room, a dining area and a living room, the suites offer the ultimate luxury with three balconies.
10Royal Ottoman Suite
The new signature suite evokes emotions and tell a story. Expansively sized with two elegant bedrooms, onyx marble bathrooms with a hammam and steam room, a dining area and a living room, the suites offer the ultimate luxury with three balconies.
11Palace Bosphorus Suite
Palace Bosphorus duplex suites overlooking the Bosphorus are located in the historical palace. They have a separate living room and a bedroom. The bedroom on the upper floor has a private bathroom.
12Palace Yildiz Suite
Palace Yildiz Suite is located in a genuine Ottoman Palace and offers a peaceful view of the historical Palace courtyard. The suites are maisonette-style duplexes with a separate living room, a bedroom, a guest bathroom on the entrance floor, and a private bathroom on the upper floor.
13Sehzade Suite
This is a unique residential duplex suite with three bedrooms. Large sash windows offer views of the Bosphorus and the historical peninsula. The second biggest suite in the palace has a 115-square-metre living room and a guest bathroom on the entrance floor.
14Harem Suite
Harem Suite is located in a genuine Ottoman Palace, with a view of historical Yıldız Park, which was once the hunting forest of the Sultans. The suite is a maisonette-style duplex, ideal for small families.
15Valide Sultan Suite
Valide Sultan Suite is located on the second floor of the historical palace, with an exciting Bosphorus view. The suite includes a 66-square-metre living room, a kitchenette, and a guest bathroom on the entrance floor, and two bedrooms and separate bathrooms on the upper floor.
16Sultan Suite
Sultan Suite - 2 King beds. Located on the second floor of the magnificent historical palace, Sultan Suite is one of the largest suites in Europe offering panoramic views of the magnificent Bosphorus from all the aspects through the sash windows.
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17Bosphorus Executive Suite
Totally redesigned with royal Ottoman architectural craftsmanship, these generously sized brand-new suites offer palatial elegance with an incredible Bosphorus vista. The suites have a specially crafted king-sized bed, a large balcony and a Turkish hammam-style marble bathroom.
18Deluxe Garden Suite
Offering perfect tranquillity, the freshly redesigned spacious Deluxe Garden Suites exude pure elegance and intimate atmosphere.
19Haseki Sultan Suite
Haseki Sultan Suite is specially designed and located on the hotel side of Çırağan Palace with a splendid Bosphorus view. Dominated by shades of vibrant and lively yellows, the suite has an identity that makes a difference with its attractive decoration and elaborate features.

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

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