Istanbul

The Peninsula Istanbul

Rialto Score 9.5+

A Peninsula hotel. Rialto is a The Peninsula PenClub agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Set on the iconic shores of the Bosphorus strait, The t property is home to 177 opulent guestrooms and suites, multiple dining venues serving local and international fare, plus lush gardens, indoor & outdoor swimming pools, and a full-service spa complete with hammam steam baths. Guests can also take advantage of the onsite shopping arcade, an 8,000-square-foot retail space. GALLADA & Topside Bar offer a celebratory menu inspired by the captivating flavours of ancient Silk Road cuisine from Türkiye through Central Asia to China with a vibrant atmosphere that takes you on a journey of the senses.

Karakoy Kemankes, Karamustafa Pasa Mahallesi, 34425 Istanbul, Türkiye
The Peninsula Istanbul
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About The Peninsula Istanbul

Insider tip

Check out the museums, art galleries, restaurants, and boutiques along the new Galataport promenade, a historical area that’s been closed to the public for nearly two centuries.

In the hotel’s own words

Set along the banks of the stunning Bosphorus, located in Karaköy district, the hotel anchors Galataport, a new waterfront revitalisation project that includes a promenade, museums, art galleries, restaurants, boutiques and a cruise-ship port. The Peninsula Istanbul offers guests a diverse array of accommodation choices. 177 rooms and suites provide sweeping views over the water from floor to ceiling windows, balconies, and private terraces; others include direct access to the magnificent gardens, expansive swimming pool, private boat dock, and stylish restaurants and bars. A haven of tranquility and comfort, The Peninsula Spa and Wellness Centre includes eight private treatment rooms – two of them for couples – as well as separate saunas, relaxation rooms, and lavish hammams – traditional Turkish steam rooms – for men and women. The Peninsula Istanbul offers two distinctive dining venues.; An elegant, airy space with double-height ceilings and dazzling Bosphorus views from both main and mezzanine levels, The Lobby offers all-day Mediterranean-influenced fare, lavish Sunday brunch and signature Peninsula Afternoon Tea. The restaurant regularly showcases live music performers, and offers a sweeping outdoor terrace, surrounded by landscaped gardens and overlooking the hotel’s private boat dock.

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The hotel’s featured rooftop restaurant, GALLADA offers sophisticated Turk-Asian cuisine and libations in memorable dining areas – including an expansive rooftop terrace with unparalleled views over the Bosphorus and hotel gardens.

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The Peninsula PenClub benefits, included

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The Peninsula PenClub is The Peninsula's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Room upgrade at booking, room to room or suite to suite
  • Flexible check-in and check-out (Peninsula Time)
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

22 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Superior Room
Superior Room | 5 Star Luxury Bosphorus Hotel | The Peninsula Istanbul · Spread among the hotel’s three gracefully refurbished, heritage buildings, Superior Rooms offer serene sanctuary amid the bustle of the city’s waterfront.
2Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room| 5 Star Luxury Bosphorus Hotel | The Peninsula Istanbul · Dispersed among the hotel’s three gracefully refurbished, heritage buildings, Deluxe Rooms provide oases of calm amid the lively environment of Karaköy.
3Deluxe Room with Garden
Garden| 5 Star Luxury Bosphorus Hotel | The Peninsula Istanbul · With delightful 30-sq m private terraces that look over the hotel’s lushly landscaped flowering trees and plantings, Deluxe Garden Rooms are set on the ground floor of the southernmost, heritage waterfront building.
4Grand Deluxe Room
Grand Deluxe Room| 5 Star Luxury Bosphorus Hotel | The Peninsula Istanbul · Tranquil, and filled with natural light, Grand Deluxe Rooms grace all of the hotel’s waterfront buildings. Those set in the sleek, newly constructed northernmost building are especially spacious, with large windows.
5Superior Bosphorus Room
Superior Bosphorus Room| 5 Star Luxury Bosphorus Hotel | The Peninsula Istanbul · Direct views over the Bosphorus through large picture windows enchant guests in these rooms, which are housed in the hotel’s most northerly heritage building.
6Deluxe Bosphorus Room
Deluxe Bosphorus Room| 5 Star Luxury Bosphorus Hotel | The Peninsula Istanbul · Unparalleled views over the Bosphorus and historic Golden Horn rooftops greet guests in these rooms, which are split between two of the hotel’s heritage waterfront buildings.
7Grand Deluxe Room with Garden
Grand Deluxe Bosphorus Room with Garden| 5 Star Luxury Bosphorus Hotel | The Peninsula Istanbul · Each of these ground-floor rooms, set in the hotel’s most northerly heritage building, has its own 15-sq-m terrace surrounded by flowering shrubs and trees.
8Grand Deluxe Bosphorus Room
Grand Deluxe Bosphorus Room| 5 Star Luxury Bosphorus Hotel | The Peninsula Istanbul · Large Bosphorus-facing windows provide both stunning views of the Golden Horn and copious sunshine in every Grand Deluxe Bosphorus Room. Depending on the building they occupy, their styles can differ slightly.
Suites
9Executive Suite
Housed in the hotel’s main heritage waterfront building, these spacious suites offer direct access to the hotel’s indoor and alfresco restaurants and bars, as well as its private boat dock and gardens, Each Executive Suite includes a separate bedroom, a living area with sofa bed, a lavish marble bath, and a dressing…
10Superior Suite
Set on the second floor of the hotel’s main heritage waterfront building, Superior Suites have spacious bedrooms and living room areas furnished in graceful contemporary Turkish style; bathrooms in polished Marmara marble, and large picture windows overlooking the historic architecture of Karaköy.
11Superior Suite with Garden
Private 20-sq-m terraces give guests of these suites direct access to the lushly landscaped plantings overlooking the Bosphorus.
12Deluxe Suite with Garden
Set on the ground floor of the hotel’s southernmost, heritage waterfront building, Deluxe Garden Suites have 40-sq m private terraces that are surrounded by flowering trees and shrubs – and just steps from the outdoor swimming pool. The understatedly luxe interiors include dressing, powder, and spacious living rooms.
13Executive Bosphorus Suite
Boasting spectacular Bosphorus views from wide picture windows, these suites occupy the hotel’s southernmost, refurbished heritage building.
14Executive Bosphorus Suite with Terrace
With private 25-sq-m terraces that open directly onto lushly landscaped gardens and the Bosphorus, these airy suites are set on the ground floor of the hotel’s main heritage waterfront building, The light-filled, high-ceilinged rooms are appointed in sleek, Turkish-influenced modern style; all have direct access to…
15Executive Bosphorus Suite with Balcony
Soaring, double-height ceilings, large water-view windows, and 44-sq-m private balconies overlooking the Bosphorus fill these suites with fresh air and sunlight.
16Superior Bosphorus Suite
Located in two of the hotel’s refurbished heritage buildings, these suites all include petite private balconies and large windows overlooking the Bosphorus.
17Deluxe Bosphorus Suite with Balcony
Featuring airy, sleekly modern décor, these suites occupy the second floor of the hotel’s newly built building along the Bosphorus. Each includes a 15-sq-m private balcony with water views, a plush living area with sofa bed, and a powder room and bathroom.
18Grand Bosphorus Suite with Balcony
Lavish, 44-sq-m private balconies overlooking the Bosphorus, double-height ceilings, and immediate access to the hotel’s indoor and alfresco restaurants and bars set these suites apart.
19Premier Bosphorus Suite with Balcony
Set on the second floor of the hotel’s newly built building along the Bosphorus, these spacious suites offer 15-sq-m private balconies overlooking the gardens and water, luxe modern living areas with sofa beds and telescopes for gazing at the rooftops of the Old Town, marble powder rooms and bathrooms, dressing rooms.
20The Art Suite
Housed on the third floor of the hotel’s main heritage building, this suite offers the luxurious comfort of a private apartment and the ambiance of an exclusive art gallery.
21The Rooftop Garden Suite
Set atop the most northerly refurbished heritage building, this penthouse suite’s sweeping 180-sq-m rooftop terrace – with its dining and lounge areas, and expansive Bosphorus views – is one of the hotel’s largest alfresco spaces.
22The Peninsula Suite
Occupying the top floor of the hotel’s southernmost, refurbished heritage waterfront building, The Peninsula Suite offers the most opulent and palatial hotel accommodation in Istanbul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under The Peninsula PenClub always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two comes with every stay at this hotel - which could add $50-100/day in value, not counting any other VIP program benefits like room upgrades.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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