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The arched windows and yellow-ochre façade give nothing away, but this Forbes Five Star hotel spent its earlier life as a political prison, which is either a great story to tell at dinner or a mild haunting, depending on your outlook. It sits steps from the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, and the rooms are all hand-woven carpets and Murano glass. A small, quietly opulent base for the old city.
Three honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Five Star
- Michelin Guide 3 Keys
- 50 Best 2025 · Most Admired Hotel Group Award
One number, weighted & current 97
How we score
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