The Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Istanbul

I would have to rate the luxury hotel The Ciragan Palace Kempinski one of the most famous 5 star hotels in Istanbul as glamourous and the most luxurious hotels in Istanbul. Originally a palace, built in the 19th-century, as an Ottoman Imperial Palace, it has been restored with all the modern conveniences. Located on the shores of the Bosphorus overlooking the old city of Istanbul, it provides historical ambiance, luxurious amenities, wonderful cuisine in its restaurants and impeccable service and if you are staying there, they provide you with a personal Butler.

The Ciragan Palace Kempinski will make your stay in Istanbul absolutely superb. It’s got the reputation of being the most luxurious hotel in Istanbul. The location is perfect and the Palace is magnificent. Worth every penny, this five star hotel provides excellent service to its guests in the 313 rooms. There are 22 suites in the hotel. The nicest views are the rooms at the Kempinski which look over the Bosphorus.

Business people to the Hotel Kempinksi will find 20 fully equipped meeting rooms in the hotel.

There are a variety of award winning restaurants in the Kempinski Hotel, including the Tugra Restaurant which serves refined classical Turkish and Ottoman Cuisine. There is a bar in the restaurant, a marvelous selection of wine from their wine cellar and the menu is designed after the menus of the Sultans who once inhabited the Ciragan Palace.

There is a fish restaurant in the hotel, the Laledan Fish Restaurant, for those who love seafood, with an outdoor terrace on the Bosphorus. Also, be sure to visit the Gazebo Lounge which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For cocktails, visit the Ciragan Bar which serves cigars, prime malt whiskies and cognacs where you can catch some entertainment in the evening.

The health facilities at the Çiragan Palace Kempinski Hotel are also five star for those wanted to pursue health and beauty. The spa is run by Sanitas. I tried a massage here which has to be the best massage I have ever experienced in my life. What I could have done next was head to their traditional-style Turkish Hamam, but because of the limits of time, I took a quick shower after my shower.

They also have a fabulous outdoor swimming pool which is heated in the winter for those that want to swim. The views from the pool are spectacular. For people who need more privacy, you can rent a cabana by the poolside. On the one side, you have the view of the Palace and looking in the opposite direction, you have the marvellous Bosphorus.

The prices at the The Ciragan Palace Kempinski are high but the palace, the service, the view, the food make it a supreme luxury hotel in Istanbul for you to enjoy your visit to the city.

Çiragan Palace Kempinski Hotel Istanbul, Çiragan Caddesi 32, Besiktas , 80700 Istanbul, Turkey

Ankara Hilton

There is always a Hilton Hotel anywhere you travel in the world today where you can expect the comfort you have always known at the Hilton Hotel chain. Not a cheap hotel in Turkey, it’s the ideal place for the executive on business looking for a hotel in Ankara to book his or her stay.

A short distance of 21 miles from the Esenboga Airport, the Ankara Hilton SA is centrally located within walking distance from the embassies and shopping district. For the executive, it has a fully functional business center, wireless internet in public areas, a total of nine meeting rooms for business meetings and a ballroom that holds up to 1,200 people. All the rooms have high-speed internet access.

Some of the 323 rooms and suites with kitchenettes have a view of the garden and others have an excellent view of the city.

There is an indoor pool and gym, a Jacuzzi and a Turkish hamam. There is a fabulous view from the sundeck, looking out over Ankara’s city center. Other amenities of the hotel include live music in the Lotus Bar and Lounge, the Greenhouse Restaurant and a dance club called Murphy’s Dance Bar.

While in Ankara, be sure to visit the Citadel of Ankara and the Temple of Augustus, only four and a half miles away. While staying at the Ankara Hilton, you are only two blocks away from the shops and cafés of Tunali Hilmi Street.

Ayasofya Pensions Hotel in Istanbul

Located in the old city in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, on a street of charming restored Ottoman mansions turned into hotel-quarters, you will find the Ayasofya Pensions Hotel, a special class boutique hotel in Turkey. The locations is superb, close to the walls of the Topkapi Palace, near the Saint Sophia Mosque. The Ayasofya Konaklari is located on Sogukcesme Street, close to the Hagia Sophia and so many of the historic buildings of Istanbul. Near by, within walking distance, you will find the Sultanahmet Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Square, the Grand Bazaar, the Underground Cistern, Istanbul Archaeological Museums, and the Spice Bazaar. The Ayasofya Pensions Hotel is a five star luxury hotel in Turkey, but it is worth every penny for its ambiance, location, its garden and Ottoman charm.

The hotel complex consists of nine buildings with a total of 63 rooms and seven suites decorated in Ottoman style. The rooms are all air conditioned individually and come with a private bathroom with shower. A few of the rooms have small bathtubs and the two pacha suites have large bathtubs and small Turkish Hamams. The difference between the rooms all has to do with the view. The street side rooms face Saint Sophia, the main entrance of Topkapı Palace or the Konuk Evi garden. The other rooms face the other buildings of the hotel.

Price ranges for a single room with a street view from 112 euros (96 euros for a back view room) to a suite room ranging from 280 euros to 350 euros in the high season.

For wining and dining at the Ayasofya Pensions Hotel, there are several restaurants, cafés and bars for your pleasure.

The Ayasofya Pensions Hotel, a luxurious hotel in Istanbul has one of the most loveliest gardens for relaxing in, taking tea or Turkish coffee or a cold drink, listening to music in the evening or enjoying a meal or snack.

Zigana Holiday Village - Luxury Hotel Resort

Zigana Holiday Village located in the Zigana Mountain, 55 kilometres from the Trabzon airport is a skiing resort in Turkey. Prices of the rooms range from 83 euros for a single standard room up to 498 euros for a villa. This could make it one of the luxury hotels in Turkey, especially for the skiers among us. The Zigana Mountain is 1700 metres high. In the summer, sports enthusiasts can pursue jogging and hiking, rafting, cycling, paragliding, grass-boarding, sailing and hunting.


The Zigana Holiday Village near Trabzon, is 50 km from the village Bekciler in Hamsikoy – hotel buses are available from here to take you to the hotel after your arrival.


The Zigana Holiday Village has 65 rooms, including 4 suits room, 45 bungalows. All accommodations include telephone, cable television, central heating, shower, private bathrooms.
Eastern Black Sea food is available in the restaurant which seats 250 people. There is a huge fireplace and lots of entertainment including folkloric music or dance with slow music. The Zigana Holiday Village also has a cafeteria with wonderful terraces from which to enjoy the astounding panoramic views of mountain scenery.


All rooms have central air condition and heating, 24 hour room service, power generators and television. There is an on call doctor, pets are allowed and safety boxes are available at the reception.


The Zigana Holiday Village ski resort is one of the luxury hotels in Turkey. It’s a splendid place to get away from it all and breathe the fresh mountain air.

Alp Pasa Hotel, Kaleici, Antalya

For those of you who enjoy staying in boutique hotels, when you are in Antalya, you must book the Alp Pasa Hotel for your stay. It’s a charming hotel, located in the Old Town of Kaleici in Antalya, near Hadrian's gate. Originally an Ottoman mansion, it has been faithfully restored and expanded. It has a beautiful courtyard with a swimming pool which must be seen.

It is located a short taxi ride of 12 km from the International Antalya Airport and only 200 metres away from the Mermerli beach.

The Hotel Alp Pasa has one honeymoon suite and an Ottoman room with a fireplace. How lovely does that sound? The tasteful décor of the 69 Rooms and seven suites will please you. Visually designed with rich wood and deep reds, all rooms come with private bathrooms & shower, elegantly designed, direct dial phone, music, satellite television, air conditoning, a minibar, a safety box, hair dryer and balconies. What’s more, the Alp Pasa Hotel provides hotel provides 24 hrs room service, a doctor, a shop, internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, as well as free outdoor parking.

Prices at the Alp Pasa Hotel start at 50 euros for a single room in the low season, all the way up to 200 Euros for a Presidential Suite.

There are two restaurants in the hotel to choose from which seat up to 150 people indoors and 170 people outside in the good weather. For a drink, try either the pool bar at the swimming pool or the bar in the lobby called the Pasa Bar serving local and international wines..

The Alp Pasa Hotel in Antalya is a delightful boutique hotel in Turkey to stay at. I thoroughly enjoyed staying at this hotel in Turkey. It’s one of the finest boutique hotels in Turkey I have enjoyed staying at. Don’t miss this absolutely charming boutique hotel for your stay in Antalya.