Ottoman palace hotel with spa, pools, Italian & Turkish dining































"This Istanbul hotel leaves a traditional evil eye necklace as a complimentary turndown gift, offering guests a culturally meaningful token of protection during their stay." - Cat Sposato
"Perched along the Bosphorus with a European address and views toward Asia, this refined hotel blends a unique transcontinental setting with restful amenities—guests often unwind in a heated outdoor pool after exploring nearby trendy shopping districts." - Jessica Vadillo Jessica Vadillo Jessica Vadillo is the editorial assistant at Travel + Leisure. She joined the team in 2022 and often works on packages and front-of-book items, as well as writes, edits, and assists with other editorial operations. She is a graduate of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and currently resides in New York City. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"This nineteenth-century Ottoman palace sits on the European bank of the Bosphorus Strait and has magnificent views of the hills of Asia. Interiors in beige, taupe, aqua, silver, and teal honor Ottoman design with traditional artwork. Rooms are divided between two wings with copper roofs and stone-and-stucco exteriors, and some have high windows with spellbinding water views. Aqua serves Italian and Turkish specialties."
"Positioned among the dozens of luxury properties along the Bosphorus, the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus was readers' second favorite hotel in Istanbul (Reader Score: 98.65), representative of the elegant retreats our readers praised for striking an elusive balance between amenities and quietude, and between splendor and approachability." - Brad Japhe Brad Japhe Brad Japhe is a journalist specializing in food, beverage, and travel. He also hosts online video content as an expert in those fields. He’s reported from all 50 states and has visited all seven continents. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Set on the banks of the Bosphorus in the ritzy Nişantaşı quarter, this Four Seasons provides a quieter, more residential and distinctly upscale Istanbul experience, sitting miles apart from its sister property in the Old City and offering a very different sense of place." - Devorah Lev-Tov Devorah Lev-Tov Devorah Lev-Tov has been a travel, food, and drinks journalist for more than a decade, with bylines in publications like The New York Times, Vogue, and Bon Appétit, in addition to Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines