Çırağan Palace Kempinski Named One of World’s 50 Best Hotels

Istanbul, 6 October 2026 – ‘The Best Hotels in the World: 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards’, as voted for by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, one of the world’s leading travel publications, has been announced. Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul has been named among the top 50 hotels in the world, joining a distinguished selection of properties from destinations across the globe. Nearly 800,000 votes were cast worldwide as part of the Readers’ Choice Awards.

‘A Timeless Escape Immersed in History’

In its evaluation of Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Condé Nast Traveler highlighted the hotel’s spacious, marble-floored lobby, palace atmosphere and Bosphorus-facing location. The publication drew attention to the palace structure, which dates back to the 17th century and bears traces of the Ottoman era, as well as the classic details of the hotel’s rooms, the Bosphorus-view gastronomy experience at Tuğra and the historic Turkish hammam.

The publication described Çırağan Palace Kempinski as a special escape defined by its history and story, situated at the heart of one of the world’s most historic cities.

This achievement further highlights Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul’s accommodation experience and its approach to placing Istanbul’s distinctive character at the centre of the international travel experience through its historical heritage, architecture, gastronomy and strong connection with the Bosphorus.

Ralph Radtke, General Manager of Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and Regional Director of Kempinski Residences Türkiye, commented on the achievement: ‘We are delighted and proud to see Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul named one of the world’s 50 best hotels. What makes the Readers’ Choice Awards particularly meaningful to us is that this recognition comes directly from travellers who have experienced the property and its destination. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our team and the experience we strive to create for our guests every day.

As Çırağan Palace Kempinski, we will continue to preserve our rich heritage while evolving our approach to contemporary luxury and creating authentic Istanbul experiences. I would like to thank our entire team for their dedication, as well as all our guests for choosing us and sharing their experiences.’

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul’s International Success Continues

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul has appeared on Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards list for many consecutive years, as determined by reader votes, and was also included in the ‘Gold List 2024’ selection. With its 2026 achievement, Çırağan Palace Kempinski has once again been recognised among the world’s best hotels, further strengthening its consistent position on the international stage.

Continuing to stand as one of Istanbul’s iconic gateways to the world, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul brings historical heritage together with contemporary comfort. Through its recognition on leading international travel lists, the hotel remains one of Türkiye’s strong representatives in the field of luxury hospitality.

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Neslihan Şen · Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Çırağan Cad. 32 · Beşiktaş 34349 · Istanbul · Türkiye

Phone +90 212 326 4646 · [email protected]