Rachel Rock
Strategically located at the cross-roads of two continents, Europe and Asia, Turkey The nation boasts amazing natural beauty, gorgeous architecture, great venues for culture, and much more.
But in recent years it has also been standing out with a fresh generation of stylish luxury hotels, restaurants offering world-class food, and a thriving eco-tourism industry. Though you may also find stunning landscapes and cooler climates on the Black Sea, rich cuisine and culture in the south and east, and mostly undiscovered delights on the vast, desolate Anatolian plateau, the western shores are the most traveled area. These days, even the smallest, most affordable family-run businesses often provide immaculate bathrooms and all the modern conveniences. Our list of Turkey’s top hotels is here.
List Of Top 10 Best Hotels In Turkey 2024
1. The Peninsula Istanbul
At a great waterfront site in the middle of Istanbul, this offering from the Hong Kong-based company has all the meticulous attention to detail the brand is renowned for. Three old buildings have been meticulously repaired and combined, and a fourth added to produce a hotel with a unique and delightfully harmonic design. While up on the roof you will find a restaurant with Central Asian-inspired food; the show-stopping lobby is a destination in itself where you may have afternoon tea with the best view of the historic peninsula.
2. Lujo, Bodrum
Although Lujo is a family-run hotel, there is no old decor or kitschen here. The focus is on minimal cool, combined with opulent luxury amenities including the classic Turkish hammam and high-end treatments available from a spa. All eight of the restaurants with diverse cuisines have views of the breathtaking Bodrum coastline. Offering products from both local and international designers, the store here is unlike the typical hotel shopping experience as well.
3. Macakizi, Bodrum
Originally constructed in the 1970s as a gathering place for artists and authors, this hotel is really a group of villas on one of the most beautiful peninsulas in Bodrum. Times have changed, and Bodrum whose supporters include supermodel Kate Moss and any number of sheikhs and billionaires who anchor their yachts in the surrounding marina has evolved as well. Still, the laid-back atmosphere is emphasized by its own beach, verdant grounds, and tastefully decorated rooms. To get to other areas of this beautiful location, the hotel owns a speedboat you may rent for the day.
4. Six Senses Kocatas Mansions, Istanbul
Hop aboard the private boat of this hotel and travel up to the Sariyer area, near the Black Sea, where the wealthy and glitzy people reside in elegant waterside houses behind tall fences for another Istanbul experience. One of those homes, this magnificent old structure has been converted into a luxurious spa resort. Though there are also great restaurants and pubs on site, the hammam treatments are the main attraction. Venture outside the gates and you will discover all the upscale boutiques and restaurants found in the most sought-after district in the city.
5. Asteria Kremlin Palace, Antalya
An all-inclusive resort targeted clearly toward Russian visitors, it is a copy of Red Square in Moscow with a swimming pool jammed between the Kremlin and St Basil’s Cathedral. However, if you have children who will appreciate the unusual fun of water-sliding with the onion domes as a backdrop, there are worse locations to spend two weeks in the sun, especially if you have enough of po-faced chic. It is a short drive from the airport and features a private beach as well.
6. Rixos Premium Belek, Antalya
A five-star resort spanning five golf courses, eight dining establishments, a private beach and spa. You can find all you need here if you wish for a leisurely break without having to leave your hotel. If you are more active, there is not much to see in the immediate surrounds; the Belek district is package-holiday central. Antalya city center is nearby. Children are also well catered for; a kids’ club and football academy provides training by professional players for ages six to fourteen.
7. Mardius Tarihi Konak, Mardin
Built on a cliff in eastern Turkey, the wonderful sandstone city Mardin remains in the best location in town. One of Mardin’s greatest buildings, this 700-year-old palatial stone-walled chamber with wrought-iron beds, antique furnishings and silk rugs fits perfectly. While the sun sets over the Mesopotamian plain, sip a glass of the well-known local red wine on the terrace and enjoy the cuisine in the award-winning restaurant.
8. THE BODRUM BY PARAMOUNT HOTELS & RESORTS
Nestled in the natural beauty of Zeytinlikahve Cove, the remarkable “The Bodrum” hotel, formerly known as The Golden Savoy and the Jumeirah Bodrum, sits along the magnificent Bodrum coast with the Aegean Sea as its view. The resort is the ultimate paradise for connoisseurs of perfection, luxury and extreme pleasure; lodging consists only of luxurious suites and extravagant villas, a private beach and an assortment of the best wining, eating and entertainment on offer. Though the opulent décor might not appeal to everyone, the facilities and vistas are first-rate. The resort was run by the prestigious Jumeirah hotel company until 2016; they also own the famous Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, but currently Paramount Hotels & Resorts handles administration.
9. Hotel Hal-Tur, Denizli
Since ancient times, Denizli, an inland Aegean village, is well-known for its thermal springs; adjacent relics of ancient Hierapolis confirm this. Though there are many spa resorts, this one stands out for the strength of its facilities: five thermal pools, both indoor and outdoor, coupled with a conventional swimming pool, as well as Turkish baths and a health spa with treatments covering medical and cosmetic. Though the décor is a bit old, the rooms are spacious, neatly furnished, and comfy.
10. Avalon Hotel, Fethiye
Originally opened and run by a couple from the UK, this hotel, which is really a cluster of eleven luxury bungalows, lies high on a cliff above Kabak Bay and has unparalleled views of the Mediterranean. Although you would not feel as like you have wasted the day even if you choose to stay at the hotel and lounge by the infinity pool, it is a 20-minute walk to the beach and a long road back up. The staff can arrange for you to visit the well-known paragliding and snorkelling site in the local vicinity.
