The Marmara Pera 

Reach for the (Michelin) stars

This welcoming four-star bolthole at the southern end of Taksim offers gourmet dining and sophisticated nightlife

Behind its unassuming facade, the Marmara Pera dishes up some unexpected treats. There’s an expansive rooftop terrace where you can cool down in the outdoor pool, watch the sunset with an impeccable martini and dine on modern Turkish cuisine with a Michelin nod. At ground level, the funkier all-day eatery turns into an intimate performance venue where you can round off the evening with a quiet drink and live jazz. If you love to explore on foot, Taksim Square is a short stroll away, and it's a leisurely 25 minutes to Sultanahmet – though there’s also a metro station nearby.

Why we love The Marmara Pera

  • Its rooftop restaurant is one of the few Michelin-starred eateries in Istanbul, with sublime contemporary Turkish cooking (including a vegan tasting menu) and stunning 360-degree views

  • It’s in the southern part of Taksim – once known as Pera – so you’ll be closer to the historic bazaars, palaces and mosques of Sultanahmet

  • There’s a sleek little outdoor pool for refreshing dips between sightseeing sessions, from where you can look down over Galata Tower

  • If you’re a smooth Jazz music lover, head to Pera 77 for an evening of live performances with a side of good food and cocktails.

4 stars
Istanbul
4 hours
In the district of Beyoglu, also known as Pera, on the European side of the city; close to Taksim Square as well as plenty of shops, restaurants and bars
Approx. 45 minutes’ transfer from Istanbul airport
Boutique

Rooms

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Board
  • Spas & wellness

The hotel has two restaurants: a Michelin-starred delight with sublime tasting menus and rooftop terrace shared with the chic bar, and a snug bolthole for laidback meals and live jazz.

Mikla Restaurant
Under the aegis of its Turkish-Scandinavian chef, this fine-dining restaurant offers innovative New Anatolian cuisine, prepared with the best national produce, along with breathtaking views of Istanbul's skyline. The related lounge bar serves impeccable martinis and custom cocktails. Please note this restaurant requires advance reservations

Pera 77
An all-day menu of casual bites such as pasta, pizza and cheese platters, funky décor with retro 50s and 70s touches and live jazz throughout the week make this an inviting place to hang out

Whats Included

Breakfast at Pera 77

There is a fitness centre with a good selection of the latest cardio, resistance and flexibility equipment, which is open 24 hours a day.