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Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus vs Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Both properties are endorsed by writers. On balance, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus. Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul ranks #3 in Istanbul with positive reviews from 10 publications such as Oyster, Let's Go and Frommer's.

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
7 / 10
Cumhuriyet Cad. Harbiye, Sisli, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $107 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"One of Turkey’s first luxury hotels, the Hilton provides superb service and comfort. It has lovely rooms, restaurants, bars and tennis courts."
Star Service Star Service
"Set on 5 leafy hectares of grounds overlooking the Bosporus, 1 kilometer north of Taksim Square, this hotel does a better job of hosting both individuals and groups than the nearby Grand Hyatt." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Turkey’s first 5-star hotel is a 499-room complex surrounded by lush gardens in the heart of the city." Full review
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The hotel’s 7 on-site restaurants reflect Istanbul’s position at the intersection of Europe and Asia: you can choose from Lebanese, Turkish, Mediterranean, or Chinese cuisines.
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus has a convenient location on the European side of Istanbul, 15 minutes from Taksim Square." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
32.0
"The Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus has welcomed guests to downtown Istanbul for more than six decades, and recent guests said it's the flawless service, gourmet dining, central location and..." Full review
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
8 / 10
Ciragan Caddesi 32, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $282 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The guest list reads like a who's who of international royalty, all lining up for a Bosphorus-view room (not all get one)." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Well, all you need to know these days is that this is one of only two grand hotels on the European shores of the Bosphorus."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The best things about the place are its location right on the Bosphorus and its amazing infinity pool." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Formerly the palace of an Ottoman Sultan, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski is the grand dame of Istanbul." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Staying at this former Imperial Ottoman Palace—an elaborate, Arabian-style compound that the empire’s sultans called home—may easily give you delusions of grandeur." Full review
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