Must-see hotels in Türkiye

  • Courtyard Hotel

    Kalkan

    Cobbled out of a couple of 19th-century village houses, this sympathetically-restored property is an old-town delight. With six rooms retaining their…

  • Casa Dell'Arte Residence

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Staying at this exquisite 'house of art and leisure' with a dozen different suites, owned by a cultured Turkish family, is like visiting the home of an…

  • Asude Konak

    Gaziantep

    You'll feel like you're staying with friends at this lovingly restored courtyard-house. Old-fashioned charm abounds in the five rooms with their dark-wood…

  • Die Wassermühle

    Turquoise Coast

    A lovely German-owned rustic timber-and-stone lodge almost hidden on a wooded slope. Both the suites (with kitchenettes) and standard rooms are spacious…

  • Minu Hotel

    Fethiye

    All white-on-white minimalism in the rooms and friendly, highly efficient service, the Minu is a fantastic central Fethiye find. Breakfast is a feast and…

  • Faros Hotel Bodrum

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Seriously stylish and fine value considering the location, all low-rise accommodation at this contemporary hotel is grouped around a pool and Bali-style…

  • Hotel Casa Villa

    Thrace & Marmara

    Casa Villa maximises its hilltop location above Eceabat with excellent views from elegantly decorated rooms; plenty of outdoor furniture makes it easy to…

  • Akay Pension

    Turquoise Coast

    It's the hard-working, hospitable owners Kazim and Aysȩ, who really make this fine place, which has a comfy Ottoman-style lounge and well-maintained,…

  • Dadibra Konak

    Safranbolu

    A contemporary take on Safranbolu's Ottoman aesthetic. Colourful, tassel-strewn textiles jazz up large beam-walled rooms, while downstairs the lounge…

  • Witt Istanbul Hotel

    Beyoğlu

    Showcasing nearly as many designer features as an issue of Architectural Digest, this stylish apartment hotel in Cihangir offers spacious suites with…

  • Hotel Arp Dalyan

    Dalyan

    There's a wide choice of rooms at this delightful little riverside hotel, from the compact to very spacious, all presented beautifully with contemporary…

  • Latife Hanım Konaǧı

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    The island's most stylish hotel occupies a meticulously restored century-old house near the Church of St Mary in the Greek quarter. Standard rooms are…

  • Denizci Otel

    Black Sea Coast

    This charming, central hotel has an enticingly atmospheric foyer that's tastefully packed with orientalist artefacts and a dangling amphora. If possible,…

  • Pera Palace Hotel

    Beyoğlu

    This famous hotel underwent a €23-million restoration in 2010 and the result is simply splendiferous. Rooms are luxurious and extremely comfortable, and…

  • Ha lâ Bodrum

    Bodrum Town

    Offering lashings of character and style, this 550-year-old stone house is filled with authentic Ottoman furnishings and objets d'art. It offers five…

  • Taş Konak

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    Located amid the backstreets of Bergama's hillside old town, Taş Konak's stone-walled heritage style is infused with warmth by the friendly family owners…

  • Louis Appartements

    Beyoğlu

    The tower suite at this meticulously maintained and keenly priced hotel near the Galata Tower is the knockout option among the 12 suites and rooms on…

  • Taş Otel

    Alaçatı

    This is Alaçatı’s first boutique hotel, and the tranquil oasis comprising seven simple but charming rooms, a gorgeous library/lounge, and a walled garden…

  • Set Özer Hotel

    Çanakkale

    Opened in 2019, the classy and good-value Set Özer Hotel combines a central location near good cafes and restaurants with a bold design aesthetic…

  • Kar's Otel

    Kars

    This eight-room boutique hotel, in a 19th-century Russian mansion, is a cocoon of luxurious indulgence. Very comfortable, high-ceilinged rooms have king…

  • Nar Konak

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    There can't be too many hotels in the world where St Paul preached, but Gizem and Juan's charming guesthouse has a huge rock in its flower-filled garden…

  • Hotel Alilass

    Sultanahmet

    One of Sultanahmet's few budget boutique hotels, the Alilass offers rooms decorated with evocative Ara Güler prints of Old İstanbul. Standard rooms are…

  • Armistis Hotel

    Western Anatolia

    With a brilliant location one block from the waterfront, the Armistis is a charming boutique collection of 16 rooms in a restored Ottoman heritage…

  • Taksiyarhis Pansiyon

    Ayvalık

    This 200-year-old Greek house behind the cathedral is full of old Turkish textiles and objets d'art. Facilities include a communal kitchen and a vine…

  • Villa Rhapsody

    Turquoise Coast

    This welcoming place has 16 comfortable rooms with balconies overlooking a delightful walled garden and poolside bar. Atilla and Jeanne, the Turkish and…

  • Kilim Hotel

    Dalyan

    Turkish-British owners and musicians Becky and Emrah have created a fine place to relax and perhaps socialise with others while enjoying an evening of…

  • Arkk Homes

    Antalya

    Just outside Kaleiçi, a few steps from Hadrian's Gate, this sleek address is perfect for families or those in search of space and style. All units (some…

  • Eski Datça Evleri

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    Three purpose-built bungalows built in traditional fashion, with thick stone walls keeping the heat from their white interiors. Inside are hamam-style…

  • Villa Tokur

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    This Turkish-German-owned hilltop hotel has lovely grounds overlooking the sea, a large swimming pool and offers a choice of stylishly furnished and very…

  • Sandima 37

    Bodrum Peninsula

    On the hillside road into town, Sandima 37's stylish suites boast lovely attention to detail and are set around a lush garden with sweeping views of the…

  • Hotel Ibrahim Pasha

    Sultanahmet

    Cultural tomes are piled in reception and throughout the 24 rooms of this exemplary design hotel, which also has a comfortable lounge with open fire, and…

  • Celsus Butik Otel

    Selçuk

    A very well managed hotel with delightful rooms in many different categories (some with hot tubs, and one even has a private sauna) set around a small…

  • Caretta Caretta Pension

    Turquoise Coast

    Perfect for a peaceful holiday, the family owners here look after guests well and prepare delicious breakfasts. Dotted around a verdant garden, the rooms,…

  • Hotel Şebnem

    Sultanahmet

    A simple but elegant decor gives the Şebnem an edge over nearby budget hotels. Rooms have wooden floors, modern bathrooms and comfortable beds with good…

  • Lonca Hotel

    Black Sea Coast

    This cosy little boutique hotel is on the cobbled street that leads steeply up the castle hill's western flank. Rooms are very comfortable for the price…

  • Ayasoluk Hotel

    Selçuk

    With elegant decor, a good range of facilities (swimming pool, bar) and friendly staff, Ayasoluk is a great choice in the historic centre. Rooms have…

  • Tan Pansiyon

    Fethiye

    By the marina, this welcoming budget place has nine small, spartan rooms (with tiny bathrooms) which contrast with the large roof terrace overlooking the…

  • İpek Yolu

    Bursa

    In a quiet but central neighbourhood, several Ottoman-era buildings have been repurposed as a classy boutique hotel. The spacious inner courtyard is…

  • Boynuzağacı Pension

    Turquoise Coast

    The 'Carob Tree' is located in a lane inland from the harbour and run by a super-hospitable family who are originally from İstanbul. They offer three…

  • El Camino Pub & Hostel

    Fethiye

    A well-run hillside hostel, with four-bed dorms (fitted with reliable air-con) and attractive private rooms, some with fine bay views from their balconies…

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