Raffles Istanbul pairs Travel + Leisure’s 2025 No. 2 ranking with a Zorlu Center address, skyline and waterfront views, and 185 rooms.
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- Address
- Zorlu Center, Levazım, Vadi Caddesi, 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 924 02 00
- Website
- raffles.com
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Travel + Leisure No. 2 and Forbes 5-Star
Travel + Leisure placed Raffles Istanbul at No. 2 in its 2025 100 Favorite Hotels in the World with 99.9 points; Forbes gave the hotel 5-Star recognition in 2025 and 2026.
Zorlu Center with skyline and waterfront views
Zorlu Center, Levazım, Vadi Caddesi, anchors the hotel in Beşiktaş/İstanbul. Skyline and waterfront outlooks make the setting relevant for travelers prioritizing views.
185 rooms, spa and valet parking
185 rooms sit alongside pool, spa, fitness center, room service, concierge, valet parking and wifi. Quiet atmosphere and smart casual dress suit a composed stay.
The Quick Read
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raffles Istanbul | $$$$ | Levazim, Contemporary design with neo-classic elements |
| Fairmont Quasar Istanbul | $$$$ | Fulya, Contemporary luxury with panoramic views and state-of-the-art facilities |
| Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus | $$$$ | Cihannuma, Melding traditional Turkish style with modern design, rising above Istanbul with panoramic Bosphorus views. |
| The Galata Istanbul Hotel – MGallery | $$$$ | Arap Cami, Boutique hotel blending historical charm with contemporary luxury in a restored building near Galata Tower. |
| Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul | $$$$ | Sinanpasa, Luxury urban hotel blending Ottoman and Asian influences |
| Lazzoni Hotel | $$$$ | Sutluce, Luxury boutique hotel with contemporary decor and wellness focus |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Forbes 5-Star
Forbes
La Liste Top Hotels
La Liste
Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner
Virtuoso
Forbes 5-Star
Forbes
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Travel + Leisure 100 Favorite Hotels in the World #2
Travel + Leisure
World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards
At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Ornate
- Honeymoon
- Romantic Getaway
- Business Trip
- Panoramic View
- Butler Service
- Rooftop Pool
- Pool
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Valet Parking
- Wifi
- Skyline
- Waterfront
Refined and elegant with natural light, panoramic views, and a serene, rich atmosphere praised for immaculate cleanliness and sophistication.