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The Peninsula

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A Bosphorus Hotel at Galataport

On the Bosphorus waterfront in historic Karakoy, The Peninsula Istanbul spreads across four buildings, three of them restored heritage landmarks, with rooftop dining, a marble-clad spa and indoor and outdoor pools by the water.

Heritage and water in the heart of the city

The Peninsula Istanbul sits on the Bosphorus waterfront in the historic Karakoy district, part of the Galataport development, so guests can arrive by land or by sea. It spreads across four buildings, three of them beautifully restored heritage landmarks, within walking distance of Galata and the sights of Sultanahmet. There are 22 accommodation types, including the Art Suite, the Rooftop Garden Suite and the Peninsula Suite, in a quiet, refined style. Dining is led by GALLADA, the rooftop Turk-Asian restaurant from chef Fatih Tutak, described by the hotel as Turkiye’s first two-Michelin-starred chef, with The Lobby for all-day dining and afternoon tea, the rooftop Topside Bar and the poolside Abelia. The marble-clad spa sits on the lower level, and there is an outdoor pool along the Bosphorus, a 25-metre indoor pool beneath illuminated domes and a 24-hour fitness centre. Peninsula Time offers flexible check-in and check-out. It suits couples and culture and design-minded travellers who want a heritage waterfront base with rooftop dining and city-centre access.

Dining

Dining is led by GALLADA, the rooftop Turk-Asian restaurant from chef Fatih Tutak, whom the hotel describes as Turkiye’s first two-Michelin-starred chef.

The Lobby serves international and Mediterranean all-day dining and Peninsula afternoon tea, the rooftop Topside Bar handles modern mixology, and Abelia offers casual alfresco dining beside the Bosphorus-front pool.

Facilities and experiences

A Bosphorus waterfront setting in Karakoy, at Galataport, with sea arrival.
Four buildings, three of them restored heritage landmarks.
A marble-clad spa on the lower level.
An outdoor Bosphorus pool and a 25-metre indoor pool beneath domes.
A 24-hour fitness centre and Peninsula Time flexible check-in and check-out.

Why we recommend The Peninsula

A five-star Bosphorus hotel across four buildings at Galataport.
Three restored heritage landmarks in historic Karakoy.
Rooftop Turk-Asian dining at GALLADA and a marble-clad spa.
Outdoor Bosphorus and 25-metre indoor pools, and a 24-hour gym.
Arrival by land or sea and flexible check-in, good for couples and culture.

A note on experience

This suits you if you want a heritage waterfront base with rooftop dining and city-centre access. Arrive by land or water, take a room in one of the restored buildings, and swim in the Bosphorus-front pool or the domed indoor pool. Dine on the rooftop at GALLADA, take afternoon tea in The Lobby, and walk to Galata and the old city. Peninsula Time gives you a longer day. It is a refined city hotel rather than a resort. Best for couples and culture and design-minded travellers.

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