Pera Palace Hotel, Istanbul
Expert reviews
“The Pera Palace speaks of the fin de siècle era when well-to-do Europeans “took the air” on the leafy Grand Rue de Pera (now the heaving Istiklal Caddesi). Stepping through the doors feels like stepping straight back in time to an altogether more glamorous era.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Istanbul.
“Extensive restoration has brought this Istanbul landmark—founded in 1892 to provide upscale accommodations for travelers arriving on the Orient Express—back to its former glory, with beautifully outfitted rooms and plenty of period decorations and antique furniture.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Istanbul.
“They don’t come more history-filled or atmospheric than this, the hotel built by Belgian entrepreneur Georges Nagelmackers to accommodate travellers arriving on his Orient Express train from Paris. Guests here have included everyone from Ernest Hemingway and Agatha Christie to Atatürk and Greta Garbo.”
What guests liked
- Historic hotel
- Friendly staff
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This fine hotel is located on 52 Mesrutiyet cad, in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul where it offers guests the best in hospitality services and facilities. The hotel rooms are well furnished and adorned with modern décor and feature the finest furniture available in the world. Pera Palace Hotel is rated five-stars for its high quality of hospitality services rendered which is seen in its superb cleanliness, comfort, perfect location, great value for money and finally, the extra friendly staff of the hotel.
The hotel was established in 1892 by the French-Ottoman architect Alexander Vallaury whose visionary mind is seen in the grandiose and sleek design of the hotel. Pera Palace is a museum hotel designed in neoclassical, art nouveau and oriental styles.
The hotel offers its guests a stunning view of the famous Golden Horn which further makes it attractive to travelers, tourists, and visitors in Istanbul.
Pera Palace offers stylish room options such as Connecting Family Suite, Deluxe Pera Side Room Twin, Great Garbo Corner Room, Business Double Room, Presidential Suite, Deluxe Golden Horn Side Room King, Ernest Hemingway Suite and the Senior Suite.
Other rooms such as the Grand Pera Studio Room King, Deluxe Pera Side Room King, and Pierre Loti Suite are available in the five-star hotel.
The on-site hotel restaurant offers a wide variety of local and international cuisines.
The hotel provides other services, facilities, and amenities such as concierge services, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, daily maid service and room service.
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Recent guest reviews
13 April 2025
A perfect blend of comfort, history, and warm hospitality—we loved every moment of our stay.
Pera Palace is a beautiful hotel full of charm and history. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, polite, and professional. The staff made everything easy—check-in was smooth, and they were always ready to help with a smile. Our room was clean, quiet, and elegant, with lovely details that made it feel special. You really feel like you’re stepping into a different time, but with all the modern comfort. The breakfast was a highlight. A wide variety of fresh fruit, pastries, cheeses, and local dishes. Everything tasted homemade and high-quality. The setting was calm and classy, with a relaxed atmosphere that made it the perfect start to each day. If you’re visiting Istanbul, stay here. The mix of service, comfort, and history is hard to beat.
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8 April 2025
lovely stay at the historic pera palace !
1- lovely historic hotel with a beautiful lobby area 2- friendly staff that attended promptly to any matter 3- very nice breakfast options 4- spacious room and toilet (triple room was booked) 5- fantastic location and lovely views from the balcony
1- air conditioning wasnt functioning properly 2- an important issue is the lack of soundproofing as noise from the street and specifically other rooms can be heard quite clearly. 3- drainage smells from the bathroom
7 April 2025
The beauty of the hotel history
History, location and atmosphere
Attitude of staffs was a bit indifferent, and the receptionist at spa was either super nice or dishonest depended on the person.
6 April 2025
A true gem!
A true gem in the heart of Istanbul Pera Palace is so much more than just a hotel – it’s a living piece of history, an architectural gem that transports you to another era the moment you step through its doors. The aura of a bygone century fills every corner and detail, creating a truly unique atmosphere that feels like stepping into a different time. The staff are another highlight: genuinely kind, polite, always smiling, and incredibly efficient. Whether it was room service or any other request, they responded quickly and made everything feel seamless. All of this makes Pera Palace a wonderful choice for anyone looking to experience something special. The breakfast is quite good, served in the beautiful Agatha Restaurant, where we also had dinner. While the food at dinner wasn’t anything extraordinary, the space itself – with its ambiance and historical charm – more than made up for it. Overall, Pera Palace offers a magical and memorable stay, full of character and timeless charm.
However, one important drawback to note is the soundproofing – or rather, the lack of it. Due to the age of the building, noise from the street, other rooms, and especially early morning cleaning activities can be heard quite clearly. So if you’re someone who values peace and quiet, it’s something to keep in mind
6 April 2025
Great stay, great location, spa was dissappointing.
Beautiful lobby, comfortable room
Service was mixed. Good but confusing getting a drink and sitting in beautiful lobby lounge.
3 April 2025
Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff
The staff was extraordinary!
Bathtub drainage problems.
2 April 2025
Wonderful place to stay and I will recommend it to friends and family
Beautiful, helpful staff
Nothing
2 April 2025
Exceptional
Very polite staff.
Nothing I didn't like
2 April 2025
Exceptional
Amazing hotel at the heart of beautiful Istanbul. It is actually not only a hotel but a great experience at Pera Palace in every aspect (reception, breakfast, the structure of the hotel, the history in it, the rooms)... Loved it, and we highly recommend!
1 April 2025
Fabulous
The aged elegance of the hotel, the welcome from the staff and generous breakfast.
30 March 2025
One of the best hotel experience in Istanbul
Size and design of room was great and all team were super kind and helpfull.
We didn’t have any negative experience..
29 March 2025
The most perfect place to stay to experience the wonderful city of Istanbul
The inside of the building is beautiful. The food very good Staff very welcoming Ambience very relaxing
27 March 2025
Unforgettable and touchable place
One of the most fascinating and historically rich places I’ve ever stayed. I felt like I was experiencing a miracle for a day. I watched a play, visited the museum, and explored other beautiful corners of the hotel. It truly feels like you're traveling through history. A big thanks to Ezgi hanım, Derya hanım, and Ergin bey for their amazing hospitality. I look forward to visiting there again! Thank you, Pera Palace. You will always be unforgettable to me!
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26 March 2025
Exceptional
We stay in Istanbul after we saw the Netflix series "Midnight at the Pera Palace" and it was a very fantastic experience, it was like to live a time travel experience. We visit also the Ataturk room and I would like to say thanks again to the staff of the hotel, particulary to Ms Esmanur, we do not ever forget our stay also thanks to her kindness.
23 March 2025
Exceptional
One word: Excellent.
23 March 2025
I stayed in Alfred Hitchcock suite; the perfect room to spoil oneself.
Breakfast was spectacular. The selection of dishes were so tantalized my taste buds.
17 March 2025
Wonderful experience
A night at Pera Palace is invaluable!!!
17 March 2025
Peace of mind to enjoy a complex, fascinating city. Not for those on limited budgets though.
Renowned Ottoman-era five-star hotel in the grand manner. Restrained opulence, attentive staff, can-do conciergerie, celebrated patrons. Refreshing lack of "business class" people and annoying Americans. Located in a fine neighbourhood, but be prepared for walking some steep and long gradients nonetheless - this is Istanbul!
The bar is a little dark and old-fashioned for my taste.
15 March 2025
Great
Luxurious classic. Nicest hotel I ever stayed in. Even by 5* standards, it's really really good.
SPA facilities were kinda underwhelming for 5* hotel. Otherwise I's give 10/10.
15 March 2025
Highly recommend the hotel
The room and the feel of the hotel was lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful
10 March 2025
Exceptional
I had a lovely visit here. The hotel is beautiful and clean, the stuff is super friendly and the pool aera is also nice. I can only recommend!
10 March 2025
A True Grand Hotel!
The place is full of history! And it shows. Everywhere. But everything is lovingly preserved and usable. The breakfast was good. And the location was excellent. Make time to go and check room 411. You'll thank me earlier ;)
The airconditioning in the room was (apparently) centrally controlled. I've set it up to 21C, but woke up in sweat in the middle of the night to a 30C. I had to turn it off.
7 March 2025
Fabulous
Second time here at Pera Palace in Istanbul. The hotel is a masterpiece of this timeless city. Great experience in the afternoon with Tea and Classic Music.
4 March 2025
Highly recommend
Lived up to my high expectations! Classic and elegant hotel. I will be coming back to this hotel again when I return to Istanbul.
4 March 2025
Grand historical hotel
The rich architecture and history of the hotel. The staff were lovely - it was my mums birthday and they gave us special care and a birthday cake!
Cleaning could be better, attention to details - and you are close to the road which can be quite noisy.
3 March 2025
A dream come true
The stay at Pera Palace Hotel was a dream. The excellent position, the exceptional cleanliness, the fabulous breakfast for all tastes and ages, but above all the staff give greatness to this hotel that we will certainly choose on our next trip to Istanbul.
27 February 2025
Recommend
Excellent location Very clean
Transportation from Airport very expensive
26 February 2025
Exceptional
The history of the hotel, cleanliness, polite staff, nice area of the city. Great was the afternoon tea and the rooms that housed the bar were magnificent. New and perhaps more luxurious Hotels will need 100 years to have the same ambience. Pera Palace is 140 years old!
The restaurant was not very cosy
23 February 2025
Gorgeous manners, elegance, sophistication and glamour...it has it all.
From the moment you step through the doors you enter a world of old age elegance and sophistication. Warm, friendly elegant staff, fabulous rooms, gorgeous bathrooms and attention to detail everywhere! Love it.
Nothing. We love it.
22 February 2025
Best stay ever
Everything
21 February 2025
As a frequent visitor to the Hotel I received a very warm welcome back from the staff.
Very good choice of both international and local options. It is worth buying breakfast in advance as opposed to on the day as there is a significant difference in price.
20 February 2025
Great stay
The room was beautiful the location is great near restaurant and shops
Rien
17 February 2025
Exceptional
The location and the athmosphere
Strange that the reception is so close to the ecit
11 February 2025
Very good
Heritage property with grandeur and amazing location.
4 February 2025
i was stay 2 days business travel
Prime location , everything near by , a lot of restrains , Taksim all 5minutes walking.
4 February 2025
It was lovely and comfortable
It had an aspect , traditional one. Very cosy
2 February 2025
Our stay at Pera Palace Hotel was a perfect blend of history and elegance
Our stay at Pera Palace Hotel was nothing short of magical. From the moment we stepped through its historic doors, we were transported to a bygone era of elegance and charm. The Greta Garbo Corner Room was an absolute delight—graceful, serene, and filled with an air of old-world sophistication. Service at Pera Palace was impeccable. The staff exuded warmth and professionalism and in the atmosphere of the Orient Bar, we felt wrapped in the grandeur of a place that has hosted legends. For those who appreciate history, elegance, and a touch of cinematic nostalgia, Pera Palace Hotel offer an unforgettable journey through time. We left with hearts full of memories and a deep appreciation for this Istanbul icon
1 February 2025
Great stay
Great room Good breakfast and best location
Nothing
31 January 2025
Superb stay in Istanbul
Excellent breakfast spread. Really liked the dining room. Felt very royal
29 January 2025
A great way to travel back in time!
We mainly stayed here for its historical significance. We loved the classic interior design of the rooms, lobby and lounge. Hotel guests were able to visit the Atatürk Museum Room for free, as well as use the first electrical elevator in the country upon request. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was also excellent. We had a very memorable time here!
Check-in time gets a bit crowded due to the small space in the lobby but nothing major.
27 January 2025
Exceptional
Everything.. Thank you Ismaiel (Receptionist) for everything.. Shukran
23 January 2025
Highly recommended. Would stay here again for a special occasion.
Wonderful historic building, beautifully preserved and restored. Helpful, friendly and welcoming staff in all departments including the spa. Excellent spa facilities, well maintained and spotless. Great room.
20 January 2025
Exceptional
We had a wonderful time. Best location in Istanbul
13 January 2025
Fabulous
Amazing to be able to stay in a hotel so full of history. We only had one night at the Pera but it was great , luxurious and fun!
11 January 2025
The classic hotel in Istambul
It’s s classic in Istambul. Amazing hotel
All excellent. At minibar they can put more sodas like coke or Fanta for exemple.
7 January 2025
Absolute dream
The hotel was like stepping into a historical palace.. the feels of it, the decor and the history makes it all so much more special
6 January 2025
Memorable
Excellent - one of best SPA
Location - cleanliness- SPA pool
2 January 2025
Remarkable and to be remembered.
Pera Palace has both historic and cultural significance, and the overall impression after staying for the first time in this hotel is that it was worth it! Extraordinary experience!
Internet was bit obsolete. There is something about good hotels in Turkiye not having internet connection worthy of the quality of staying!
31 December 2024
A very memorable stay in this historic hotel.
The historic value of this hotel is priceless. Amenities in the room were excellent.
The location between two busy streets is unfortunate, with traffic noise. The high quality windows of the hotel block most of it.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hammam
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
15 April 2025
Very good