Rising above this ancient and bustling metropolis. An oasis of calm and cool. This luxury hotel in Istanbul is a stunning vantage point for all that the city has to offer.
Raffles Istanbul offers a new level of luxury with amazing views above the Bosphorus. Guests can experience the unique energy of Istanbul along with the emotional luxury that Raffles offers.
Raffles Istanbul has quickly become the preferred destination for both the local and international elite.
With a wide range of contemporary art pieces set against striking modern architecture, the hotel is an oasis for well-travelled guests.
Attached to the hotel is the luxury Zorlu Center, much like a modern bazaar, with upscale fashion brands as well as a performing arts center featuring world-class entertainment.
Every element of 5 star Istanbul hotel has been carefully considered to make guests feel totally relaxed and at home, with Raffles Butlers providing an unparalleled level of luxury and service.
Raffles Spa, one of the largest in the city, offers everything from Turkish baths to Eastern massages for the ultimate rest and rejuvenation experience.
With its numerous bars and restaurants, the hotel offers a variety of choices from casual dining to world-class gastronomy such as Rocca Restaurant serving mediterranean tastes and the legendary Long Bar with its lively and energetic atmosphere welcoming guests alike for drinks, light bites and conversation.
Also featured are a wide range of meeting spaces and venues , whether it be for a private dinner or drinks at one of the fine-dining restaurants, a wedding in the ballroom, or meeting rooms for corporate events.
Located on the European side of the city in the Beşiktaş district, the hotel has excellent transport links to everywhere from the Old Town to the Bosphorus, allowing guests to fully experience everything Istanbul has to offer.
The hotel has 136 guest rooms, 49 suites and 66 residences.
Suites and rooms are perfect for taking advantage of hotel's location and the panoramic views it offers across the city.
They provide a magnificent and well equipped space and also include signature Raffles butler service. Light, airy and contemporary, they showcase Istanbul at its very best.
Suites and rooms at Raffles Istanbul feature a designed inspired by an idea termed 'The Dream of Istanbul'.
The backdrop of every bed is a custom mural that depicts the “dream” derived from a combination of iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Ethereal blues and greens anchor the dreamy palette, as do hand-woven Turkish carpets on elegant hardwood floors.
Every room has a huge balcony, for wonderful panoramic views of the city and the Prince Islands.
A stunning home in Istanbul. Spacious and light - one of the largest suites in the city – with the most amazing view from bedrooms, living room and bathrooms. A place that’s elegant, individual and sumptuous.
With two bedrooms, as well as rooms for living, dining, dressing, exercising, working and entertaining, this offers the most luxurious and well-equipped base from which to experience Istanbul.
A magnificent living place; stunning and individual. These two suites offer a generous space – including one bedroom and separate living, dining and working rooms – as well as the most stunning views of the Bosphorus.
The rooms are carefully designed for the most discerning of travellers who want to make the most of this spectacular city.
A perfect representation of the grand heritage of Raffles, this prestigious two Bedroom Residence is the most exclusive offering to date. Located on the 23rd floor, your vast palace overlooks the timeless city of Istanbul and the ever elegant Bosphorus.
Equipped with a state-of-the-art Gaggenau-fitted kitchen and all the latest mod-cons; by choosing to stay in two Bedroom Residence, you choose to experience Istanbul in the most spectacular way possible.
Here guests can savour the exquisite panoramas in the utmost comfort and style. Every one of the 21 Bosphorus Suite provides an environment that is spacious, well equipped and beautifully designed.
With spectacular vistas across the Bosphorus from the bedroom, living room and bathroom, these suites offer views that are impossible to ignore.
Designed for those wanting more space. 10 urban suites provide stylish dining and living spaces, perfect for entertaining or for putting your feet up.
There is also a private make-up area. It’s an environment where families can unwind and couples can relax.
15 silhouette suites are designed to give the business and leisure traveller all the space and amenities they need. A beautifully designed bedroom and living room, as well as a walk-in closet and spacious bathroom, create a relaxing personal space.
A separate working area provides the perfect environment to unwind and concentrate.
The Horizon Residences represent the perfect combination of sophisticated luxury and homely warmth. Beautifully furnished and including all of the essential modern technologies such as media panels, sound systems and mirror TV’s; your time spent here will be both effortless and chic.
Enjoy the uninterrupted panoramic views over the Bosphorus and allow yourself to settle into a relaxed reverie in your luxurious private hideaway over 20 floors up.
Nestled between the 22nd and 27th floors of Raffles Istanbul, it goes without saying that the views you’ll enjoy from your Skyline Residence are second to none, some with partial Bosphorus views.
Peer out across the sweeping cityscape and iconic Zorlu Center through floor to ceiling windows as you settle into a suite furnished with the discerning traveller in mind.
An ideal space for entertaining, working or simply relaxing up in the clouds; your elegant home from home, fully equipped with the latest technologies, will provide you with a unique and comfortable experience of Istanbul.
Located between the 22nd and 27th floors of Raffles Istanbul, Vista Suite Residences are the much-desired homes at the very heart of the city.
Enjoying views over buzzling downtown with partial Bosphorus views, you’ll find your palatial residence is home to a Gaggenau fitted kitchen and separate dining and living areas, perfect for hosting.
Bask in the privacy of your sky-high residence, or make the most of your city-centre location as you easily explore the best of Istanbul.
Occupying an enviable position on the 3rd and 4th floors of Raffles Istanbul, Executive Studios offer over 100 sqm of luxury and privacy.
Look out over the twinkling cityscape or to Zorlu Center’s inner court through floor to ceiling windows as you enjoy this fully furnished one bedroom suite, complete with separate kitchen, dining and living areas.
Residents will be able to bask in the sights and the sunshine of Istanbul on the fully furnished private balconies that perfectly frame the property, whilst the latest modern amenities including mirror TV’s, a sound system and Gaggenau household appliances will ensure you’ll have everything you could ever need for the duration of your stay.
22 signature rooms are designed to take in the breathtaking views to the Bosphorus and beyond. Floor to ceiling windows and a private terrace offer a spectacular panorama across two continents.
Turkish and contemporary design and modern amenities, including a walk-in closet and spacious bathroom, combine to create a truly unique setting.
62 deluxe rooms create a fantastic base in the city. They blend Turkish and contemporary design and offer all the amenities the modern traveller demands, including a walk-in closet and spacious bathroom.
Floor to ceiling windows and a large furnished private terrace allow you to fully appreciate the cosmopolitan beauty of Istanbul from the comfort of your own space. Connecting and accessible rooms are available.
52 premier rooms create a sumptuous and romantic environment. They blend Turkish and contemporary design and offer all the amenities the modern traveller demands, including a walk-in closet and spacious bathroom.
Floor to ceiling windows leading to a furnished private terrace offer the most luxurious of vantage points from which to admire the views.
At the hotel there are two signature restaurants, two bars and lounges, plus a patisserie – each offering a choice of atmosphere, cuisine and styles.
Restaurants provide an experience of world class gastronomy, from contemporary Turkish to classic Mediterranean cuisine.
Bars and lounges offer environments that are lively and social or calm and romantic. Drinks are served with true Turkish hospitality, whatever the occasion and whatever the mood, guests can find the perfect setting.
Rocca – Specialty restaurant – serving Mediterranean cuisine with a Turkish influence and a buffet of dishes from around the world. Rocca also hosts the classic Raffles Brunch every Sunday.
Long Bar - Lively and energetic, welcoming guests and locals alike for drinks, light bites and conversation.
Lavinia - A vibrant and impressive space to meet over a drink, take afternoon tea, and enjoy a light meal or tempting treat.
Raffles Patisserie- A modern-day jewellery box, filled with delicious treasures just waiting to be discovered.
Lounge 6 - A lively, vibrant venue - for socialising, relaxing and making the most of your evening – to the background of live music and entertainment. (Only open in summer season)
Brand-new and unlimited offerings will be available to entice you on Thursday nights between 18.00 - 21.00 accompanied with Live DJ performance of Tarık Sarul.
It's time for Apritivo Nights at Long Bar!
18.00h - 21.00h
Happy Hour at the Raffles Patisserie, which invites all who have a sweet tooth to Raffles Patisserie, to try the wide range of treats with a 50% discount offer from 19.00h to the patisserie's closing at 22.00h.
The special discount does not cover new orders and only applicable for cakes, breads and other bakery items.
19.00h - 22.00h
Lavinia, the quintessential meeting point for afternoon tea in Istanbul, now extends its selection with High Tea served daily between 15.00 - 18.00. Guests can enjoy an extensive buffet featuring sandwiches, cakes and macaroons as well as English scones with condiments.
And with up to 20 varieties of local and international teas including black, green, red, white, herbal and oolong teas, to choose from, Lavinia's High Tea offers something to suit almost every palette.
Music from Lavinia's resident pianist completes the vibrant atmosphere for a leisurely afternoon.
Guests who prefer to partake only the sweet buffet can benefit from the unlimited tea offering for 70TL.
15.00h - 18.00h
A vibrant and impressive space to meet over a drink, take afternoon tea, and enjoy a menu of Raffles delicacies. Live entertainment brings an additional relaxing touch to the bustle and activity.
‘Lavinia’ takes its name from a monumental abstract bronze sculpture that takes centrestage in lobby lounge. Created by artist Martin Dawe, 'Lavinia' is inspired by a famous Turkish poem of the same name.
Lavinia is a key piece of artwork in the Raffles Istanbul art collection, which includes works by Turkish artists and works inspired by Istanbul and Turkey. CUISINE
Lobby lounge signature creations are offered along with a tailor made coffee and tea selection.
FOOD
Menu offering light meals and snacks. A selection of the world’s best and most famous coffees and teas. Traditional afternoon tea served daily.
AMBIANCE
A place where guests can socialise and relax. Where afternoon tea is served with ceremony.
Featuring a specially commissioned eight metre high mural by Jean-François Rauzier. Featuring unique and unmissable sculpture – Lavinia.
ENTERTAINMENT
Live entertainment - Harp Music (on selected nights).
08.00h - 23.00h
Lively and energetic, welcoming guests and locals alike for drinks, light bites and conversation. Live music and DJs create a colourful and vibrant backdrop.
CUISINE
Bar snacks and bites specially created to accompany cocktails.
DRINKS
The hotel’s signature bar is a tribute to the Long Bar of the Raffles Hotel Singapore - where the famous Singapore Sling was created. Featuring world famous cocktails and some specially created for Raffles.
Contemporary in style, bringing a Turkish twist to the original Long Bar at Raffles Hotel Singapore. The bar connects directly into a wine cellar – a space available for private use. Outdoor seating. Trendy, upbeat music creates a lively bar atmosphere. Next to hotel's specialty restaurant.
A live entertainment program of international and local music.
17.00h - 01.00h
Lounge6 offers a new space to gather over drinks and cocktails while taking in captivating views of the Istanbul skyline. Located at poolside on the sixth floor, Lounge6 features the best of both worlds: cocktails from Long Bar and Raffles tastes.
Summer nights in Istanbul are set to be more lively than ever. Lounge6 operates during summer season only.
12.00h - 01.00h
13.00h - 01.00h
Start your favorite day of the week at Raffles Istanbul with a delicious brunch buffet that brings together Turkish and international gastronomic highlights including a glass of Champagne and cocktails from the legendary Long Bar.
Raffles Brunch offers a variety of thematic food and beverage stations including a wide seafood selection.
Local and international cheese and cold cuts, carved meat served at live stations and a variety of breakfast items cherish a quality dining experience with good food, good entertainment and atmosphere.
Moreover, delicacies from the barbeque, sushi selection, local flat-breads, pizza and homemade pastas enhance the Raffles Brunch for guests who are fans of a capacious buffet.
The Brunch features a rich selection of a la carte and pass around foods as well as delicious pastries and sweets awaiting you at Raffles Patisserie, welcoming guests to its jewelry like interior.
Flapper Swing will accompany you with their live performance while you enjoy your brunch, and young guests will add new art pieces to their portfolios every week with brand new Art Lab workshops uniquely created by ArtizKids.
11.30h - 15.30h
Raffles Patisserie is a modern-day jewellery box, filled with delicious treasures just waiting to be discovered: gem-like cakes, macaroons and pastries, beautiful ice creams and homemade breads, chocolates and local delicacies.
The menu will feature Turkish specialities as well as European creations – like bridges between East and West, mirroring this amazing city that has been a meeting place for centuries.
The chef in charge is Şule Gündoğan, who brings a wealth of experience to Raffles Patisserie.
Breads: Sour Dough Organic Bread, Chocolate Bread, Dried Fig & Pistachio Bread.
Individual Cakes: White Chocolate Tart; Noix de Cacao; Sacher; Carioca; Bienenstich (Şule’s cake).
Whole Cakes: White Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake; Flourless Cake; Passion Buche Cake; Mixed Berry Tart; Bienenstich (Şule’s cake).
Chocolates: Black Pepper; Lavender; Fleur de Geisha Tea; Hibiscus; Date.
Macaroons: Beetroot; Sage; Mastic; Turkish coffee, Tomato.
Ice-creams and Sorbet: Pistachio, Mastic, Cinnamon & Walnut
10.00h - 22.00h
Rocca Brasserie's menu features international dishes from sea food to dry aged meat selection and home made fresh pasta to vegeterian choices, accompanied by an extensive wine list and exquisite Raffles cocktails.
Sharing menu created by Executive Chef to be enjoyed with friends, family and loved ones.
Monday - Friday, Sunday07.00h - 11.00hSaturday07.00h - 11.30h
12.00h - 15.00h
19.00h - 23.00h
Modern Brasserie
Midweek gatherings after work are best enjoyed at the Long Bar with unlimited servings of Sushi.
Every Wednesday between 18.00 - 21.00 for 85TL per person.
Imagine a revitalizing oasis, right in the heart of Istanbul.
Experience local traditional treatments in 3 Turkish Hamams, enjoy the privacy of one of 2 Couples Suites, or retreat to one of 7 luxuriously appointed treatment rooms.
With 3000 square metres of spa and wellness facilities, there is plenty of space to indulge.
The spa features male and female relaxation areas with saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzis, experience showers and ice fountains.
Outdoor pool offers stunning panoramic views of the city and both indoor and outdoor pools are bathed in natural light.
Completing suite of facilities are a yoga and pilates studio, personal training, Technogym equipment, and 2 hair and nail salons.
PRODUCT PHILOSOPHY
When choosing products for each of the Raffles Spas around the world, the team places careful emphasis on many aspects. With luxury in mind, each chosen brand is proven in delivering results-driven treatments which are tailor-made to suit the needs of valued travellers.
Raffles Spa has a dedicated retail space which offers luxurious offerings including professional spa products, authentic gifting ideas and much more.
Hotel's team appreciates the desire for high-quality, well-equipped fitness facilities. Technogym provides spacious wellness areas and supplies fitness facilities to meet all your needs.
Gazelli products are a clear signature of elegance and luxury, combined with cutting-edge science and innovative performance-led ingredients.
Raffles Spa offers a seperate male and female grooming salon managed by Sabit Akkaya.
Performed in private Hamam facilities, the gentle heat from the stone prepares the body for the ultimate kese exfoliation, complete with foam massage. The olive oil soap nourishes and stimulates the skin. After your treatment rest and restore in one of relaxation lounges.
Signature couples retreat is offered in Spa Suite, featuring a jacuzzi for two and side-by-side massages. Let the pressure of everyday life melt away as you submerge in a romantic candlelit bath with special Raffles touches.
Warm, stimulating massage to cleanse and revitalise body and mind. This rhythmic, restorative full body massage features warm herbal poultices which increase circulation and relieve aches and pains to promote a feeling of well-being.
The Organic Pharmacy products infuse your skin with carefully formulated organic skin care, packed with potent organic plant extracts, vitamins and cosmeceuticals to transform your skin and deliver outstanding results, for healthy, radiant, glowing skin.
This Gazelli Anti-Aging facial delivers immediate results using precious ingredients from Azerbaijan and the signature Gazelli White Oil.
EVENTS
Imagine the perfect event. Every element carefully considered. Every room calm, contemporary and creative. Sublime service... And all perfectly positioned at the heart of one of the most exciting, energising cities on earth.
For over a century, Raffles hotels have been known as the meeting place for great minds; very special places where imaginations can take flight and inspiration arrive. In designing hotel, Raffles has created something elegantly contemporary - the perfect venue for meetings, events and unforgettable parties.
With spaces large enough for a car launch (indeed, there is a specially designed vehicle entrance into 1200 seat ballroom), yet small enough for the most intimate social gathering, Raffles Istanbul is ideal for any kind of event.
Rooms include a beautiful boardroom as well a selection of inspiring spaces to fit your imagination. All have a TV screen, wireless technology and can be configured exactly to your needs.
Meanwhile, as you'd expect, everything is taken care of. With dedicated meeting planners, your own Meeting Concierge, and a specialist AV team, you'll have everything (and everyone) you need to make the event run perfectly.
Discretely positioned in the Zorlu Center, Raffles Istanbul mixes natural elements with angular architecture to create a place you'll never forget, in a city that is timeless.
Venues for events:
- Ballroom of 1200sq.m able to accommodate 900 guests in a banquet style and 1200 for a reception;
- 7 private meeting rooms and 1 boardroom;
- Outdoor event facilities;
- The Writers Bar with natural daylight.
LOCATION
Raffles Istanbul situates above the Bosphorus at the intersection of Istanbul’s best connections, perfectly located to experience this timeless place, located at the Zorlu Center – where high fashion, performance and art converge.
Raffles Istanbul is 26 km away from Atatürk International Airport on the European side and 30 km away from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport on the Eastern side.
It has direct connections to the public transport network (bus, subway) via Zorlu Center and the subway allows fast transfers to the airport. It is 4 km to the Bosphorus Bridge and 7 km to the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. It also offers a heated helipad and car parking.
The city's most popular strolling, shopping and snacking street, now reserved for pedestrians, is lined with boutiques, cafes, consulates, restaurants, galleries, cinemas and banks with residential apartments above.
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known mainly as “Blue Mosque” due to its magnificent interior paneling of more than 20,000 blue and white Iznik tiles with floral motifs.
For special occasions, Raffles Istanbul makes an ideal venue. Whether you have an anniversary, birthday, marriage proposal or other personal event or celebration, events coordinator will make sure the occasion exceeds your expectations.
One of the city's most striking landmarks, it is a high, cone-capped cylinder that dominates the skyline and offers a panoramic vista of Istanbul's historic peninsula and its environs.
Hagia Sophia, known as “Megale Ekklesia” (Great Church), rises in Eminönü district. It was inaugurated in 360 A.D, completely burned down and was constructed again as a church between 532 and 537 AD by Justinian I.
The Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, that holds modern and contemporary art exhibitions, was founded in 2004 and occupies an 8,000 square meter site on the shores of the Bosphorus, in Tophane region.
There is free children's club on site.
Whether you need a grand space for a product launch or very special occasion, or an intimate space for a private meeting or personal celebration, at the hotel there is right room.
Ortaköy Mosque on the Bosphorus shore was first built in the 18th century.
The Basilica Cistern, located in the Eminönü district of Istanbul next to the Hagia Sophia, was built to provide water for the city of Istanbul during the reign of Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century CE.
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors daily.
The Topkapı Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-years reign.
A wedding at Raffles Istanbul will be unforgettable – as individual and as special as your relationship. The ballroom provides a grand setting, and function rooms create a more intimate, personal environment.
Zorlu Performing Arts Center showcases diverse artistic genres including Broadway and West End musicals, dance, classical, opera, jazz and the best pop artists.
The Zorlu Shopping Mall, in keeping with the cultural diversity of the city itself, offers different alternatives for different needs, featuring a broad selection of restaurants, cafes and hundreds of global brands.
RAFFLES ISTANBUL
Zorlu Center34340 IstanbulTurkey