The Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, once an Ottoman imperial residence, is now a luxury hotel overlooking the Bosphorus. Its most lavish accommodation, the Sultan Suite, costs over $52,000 per ...

That duality is represented in the decor and ambiance at the Shangri-La; the design reflects Eastern and Western influences, with nods to lavish Ottoman glamour and subtle Asian details. From the ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Stretching across two continents separated by the Bosphorus Strait, this ancient Silk Road city was once the capital of both the ...

Istanbul is one of the best places to go in 2024 — thanks in part to its abundance of fantastic luxury hotels. This year, the voters’ favorites are all located on the banks of the Bosphorus, the ...

Travelers interested in visiting Istanbul are in luck: The U.S. dollar has been strong against the Turkish lira recently, and your money goes a long way. Karen Fedorko is the owner of Sea Song, a ...

Book a room at the luxurious Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, located on the shores of the Bosphorus. Shop the wares and have tea with a vendor along one of the centuries-old market streets. Visit ...

The hotel’s central location on the Golden Horn—the serene harbor separating Istanbul’s Old Town and new districts—puts most city landmarks just a boat ride away. The eclectic interiors are equal ...