Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski, Istanbul is only for those you can appreciate the fine points of living life king-size. The former abode of the last Ottoman Sultans, today Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski, Istanbul-combination of the old-world charms of the palace itself and the modern luxuries of the grand deluxe hotel (latest addition)-is one of the Best Hotels in Turkey.

Besides many other accolades, the Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski, Istanbul enjoys the honor of being the first hotel in Turkey to become a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. It is the only hotel in Turkey located on the mesmerizing banks of Bosphorus's European shores.

The historic grandeur, Turkish architecture, panoramic views, variety of restaurants, Bosphorus location, royal gardens, seaside walkway, and the hustle-bustle of one of the busiest waterways in the world is what made Ciragan Palace the choice of Ottoman Sultans. These are the very reasons that draw the movers and shakers to its doorsteps enamored with precious stones and metals.

Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski, one of the finest 5 star deluxe hotels in Istanbul, offers its guests a taste of modern Turkey co-existing with its historic legacy. Its luxuriously spacious rooms and suites furnished in antiques and Turkish specialties exude elegance and charms of a bygone era. The restaurants at the Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski, Istanbul have garnered the attention of food critics and celebrities from world over.

Whether you wish to taste the stuff that appealed to the Ottomans or the food that the world bows down to, this is one of the best hotels in Istanbul, Turkey, to do so.

The outdoors is as exiting as the palatial environ indoors. The jiving street market, seafood restaurants, open-air restaurants and nightclubs, and antique and Turkish items shops along the harbor-side Ortakoy district or a boat ride on the Bosphorus for a view of the historical sites are the major attractions.