CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel 

Present-day glitz meets old-world glamour

Ottoman-style luxury gets a 21st-century update at this grand yet welcoming hotel with Bosphorus views.

It may be less than 15 years old, but this palatial five-star in vibrant Taksim draws on the past for its brand of opulent modern luxury. Built on the site of a 19th-century Italian embassy-turned-classic hotel, its immaculate interiors combine restrained contemporary colour schemes with late Ottoman-era details from stucco swirls to crystal chandeliers. It’s all very seductive, whether you’re lazing in the gilded hammam, say, or lingering over updated Turkish dishes and picture-window vistas. When you want to get out and about, Taksim Square and its metro station are a five-minute walk away.

Why we love CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel

  • The spa and fitness facilities are vast and wide-ranging, which means you can do a CrossFit session followed by a massage, for instance, or hit the marble-lined hammam after a swim or Pilates

  • From the eye-popping breakfast buffet to sublime late-night cocktails with Bosphorus views, there’s plenty to impress on the culinary front

  • The gorgeous bathrooms are large, marble-lined and plush, and come with free-standing tubs – it’s like having your own private spa

  • It’s on a quiet side street, but only a short walk from the bustle and life of Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue’s shops and vintage trams

5 stars
Istanbul
4 hours
In the Beyoglu neighbourhood in central Istanbul, a few streets back from the Bosphorus Strait waterfront
Approx. 45 minutes’ transfer from Istanbul airport
Honeymoon, Suitable for children, Wellness

Rooms

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Board
  • Spas & wellness

The hotel’s six restaurants and lounge bars reflect Istanbul’s long history as the meeting point of East and West. Savour exquisite Japanese cuisine at Kumiko Sushi & More, Mediterranean fusion dishes at Izaka Terrace, a panoply of international sweet treats at Park Patisserie and more.

Izaka Terrace
Open for lunch, dinner and evening drinks, this stylish restaurant serves upmarket Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine with imaginative global flourishes. On fine days, take full advantage of the views with a table outside on the terrace

Kumiko Sushi & More
Lunch or dine on beautifully presented dishes based on classic Japanese flavours In a restful setting inspired by the country’s woodcraft traditions

Stella Lounge & Bar
Enjoy far-reaching views and live music with a drink and a nibble from the snack buffet in this relaxed glass-sided venue. It’s also open for breakfast until 11am

Hezarfen S Lounge
This bright and breezy lounge, which stays open until 4am, is a laidback choice for a late lunch, a casual dinner or a signature cocktail

Gümüşsuyu Restaurant
Start the day in the light-filled dedicated breakfast room, where the generously stocked buffet has hot and cold dishes to cater to all tastes

Park Patisserie & Lounge
Indulge your sweet tooth throughout the day in this sleek, recently revamped café in the lobby, where the menu includes desserts from around the world

Whats Included

Breakfast at Gümüşsuyu Restaurant

Within the expansive Safira Spa & Fitness, you’ll find 12 massage rooms (including two VIP ones), a hammam and an indoor pool with a retractable roof. The extensive fitness area includes a CrossFit box, well-equipped gym, Pilates studio and dedicated space for spinning classes.