Raffles Istanbul
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Raffles Istanbul is a modern 5-star hotel perched above the Zorlu Center with sweeping Bosphorus and city views, an extensive art collection and a large spa. Reviewers repeatedly praise attentive butler-level service, spotless designer rooms and a very convenient connection to luxury shopping and transport.
When is the cheapest time to book Raffles Istanbul?
Across 43,132 tracked price checks, the cheapest booking window for Raffles Istanbul has been 31–60 days before check-in, at a $636 median per night. The observed median nightly rate is $651. The lowest nightly median over the next year is $617, around September 14.
| Date | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | $964 | $901 - $1,026 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | $834 | $827 - $840 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $818 | $811 - $824 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $801 | $795 - $807 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $801 | $795 - $807 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $713 | $626 - $800 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $756 | $705 - $806 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | $786 | $760 - $811 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | $740 | $696 - $784 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $708 | $626 - $790 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $720 | $696 - $795 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $746 | $696 - $795 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $737 | $626 - $800 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $752 | $696 - $807 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | $719 | $626 - $812 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | $706 | $626 - $785 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $708 | $626 - $790 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $711 | $626 - $796 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $719 | $626 - $812 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $945 | $940 - $949 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $695 | $620 - $770 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | $697 | $624 - $770 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | $633 | $624 - $642 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $647 | $646 - $672 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $656 | $652 - $659 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $676 | $652 - $699 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $641 | $624 - $657 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $643 | $624 - $662 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | $646 | $624 - $668 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | $633 | $624 - $642 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $617 | $587 - $646 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $656 | $652 - $659 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $656 | $651 - $661 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $641 | $624 - $657 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $666 | $661 - $671 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | $646 | $624 - $668 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | $837 | $830 - $843 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $872 | $868 - $876 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $738 | $584 - $892 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $883 | $878 - $887 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $806 | $799 - $812 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $666 | $663 - $669 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | $671 | $666 - $676 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | $646 | $643 - $648 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $651 | $645 - $656 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $639 | $624 - $653 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $619 | $587 - $651 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $656 | $653 - $659 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $622 | $587 - $656 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $641 | $624 - $658 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $635 | $630 - $640 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $641 | $638 - $643 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $645 | $640 - $650 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $651 | $648 - $653 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $619 | $587 - $651 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $655 | $624 - $733 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $661 | $656 - $666 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $629 | $624 - $633 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $640 | $635 - $645 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $634 | $624 - $643 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $651 | $646 - $656 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $656 | $653 - $659 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $661 | $656 - $666 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $661 | $658 - $664 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $635 | $630 - $640 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $697 | $694 - $700 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $640 | $587 - $692 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $697 | $694 - $700 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $640 | $587 - $692 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $685 | $655 - $700 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $646 | $600 - $692 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $659 | $624 - $694 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $641 | $636 - $645 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $634 | $624 - $643 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $651 | $646 - $656 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $639 | $624 - $653 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | $738 | $656 - $820 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | $660 | $658 - $662 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | $636 | $630 - $641 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $640 | $638 - $642 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | $644 | $641 - $646 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | $645 | $643 - $647 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | $652 | $646 - $657 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | $655 | $653 - $657 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | $656 | $650 - $662 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | $635 | $632 - $637 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | $641 | $635 - $646 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | $645 | $643 - $647 |
| Nov 11, 2026 | $646 | $640 - $652 |
| Nov 12, 2026 | $650 | $648 - $652 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | $656 | $650 - $662 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | $636 | $618 - $653 |
| Nov 15, 2026 | $636 | $630 - $641 |
| Nov 16, 2026 | $621 | $604 - $638 |
| Nov 17, 2026 | $646 | $640 - $652 |
| Nov 18, 2026 | $645 | $643 - $647 |
| Nov 19, 2026 | $651 | $645 - $657 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | $629 | $604 - $653 |
| Nov 21, 2026 | $656 | $650 - $662 |
| Nov 22, 2026 | $635 | $632 - $637 |
| Nov 23, 2026 | $641 | $635 - $646 |
| Nov 24, 2026 | $645 | $643 - $647 |
| Nov 25, 2026 | $643 | $640 - $646 |
| Nov 26, 2026 | $626 | $604 - $648 |
| Nov 27, 2026 | $656 | $650 - $662 |
| Nov 28, 2026 | $655 | $652 - $657 |
| Nov 29, 2026 | $636 | $630 - $641 |
| Nov 30, 2026 | $640 | $637 - $642 |
| Dec 1, 2026 | $646 | $640 - $652 |
| Dec 2, 2026 | $645 | $642 - $647 |
| Dec 3, 2026 | $651 | $645 - $657 |
| Dec 4, 2026 | $655 | $652 - $657 |
| Dec 5, 2026 | $656 | $650 - $662 |
| Dec 6, 2026 | $635 | $632 - $637 |
| Dec 7, 2026 | $641 | $635 - $646 |
| Dec 8, 2026 | $645 | $642 - $647 |
| Dec 9, 2026 | $646 | $640 - $652 |
| Dec 10, 2026 | $626 | $604 - $647 |
| Dec 11, 2026 | $648 | $646 - $650 |
| Dec 12, 2026 | $628 | $604 - $652 |
| Dec 13, 2026 | $636 | $630 - $641 |
| Dec 14, 2026 | $621 | $604 - $637 |
| Dec 15, 2026 | $646 | $640 - $652 |
| Dec 16, 2026 | $645 | $642 - $647 |
| Dec 17, 2026 | $646 | $645 - $646 |
| Dec 18, 2026 | $655 | $652 - $657 |
| Dec 19, 2026 | $648 | $646 - $650 |
| Dec 20, 2026 | $636 | $634 - $637 |
| Dec 21, 2026 | $641 | $635 - $646 |
| Dec 22, 2026 | $645 | $642 - $647 |
| Dec 23, 2026 | $646 | $640 - $652 |
| Dec 24, 2026 | $650 | $647 - $652 |
| Dec 25, 2026 | $656 | $650 - $662 |
| Dec 26, 2026 | $655 | $652 - $657 |
| Dec 27, 2026 | $636 | $630 - $641 |
| Dec 28, 2026 | $640 | $637 - $642 |
| Dec 29, 2026 | $646 | $640 - $652 |
| Dec 30, 2026 | $645 | $642 - $647 |
| Dec 31, 2026 | $651 | $645 - $657 |
| Jan 1, 2027 | $661 | $658 - $663 |
| Jan 2, 2027 | $662 | $656 - $668 |
| Jan 3, 2027 | $641 | $637 - $644 |
| Jan 4, 2027 | $647 | $640 - $653 |
| Jan 5, 2027 | $651 | $648 - $654 |
| Jan 6, 2027 | $652 | $646 - $658 |
| Jan 7, 2027 | $657 | $653 - $660 |
| Jan 8, 2027 | $663 | $656 - $669 |
| Jan 9, 2027 | $662 | $658 - $665 |
| Jan 10, 2027 | $641 | $635 - $647 |
| Jan 11, 2027 | $646 | $643 - $649 |
| Jan 12, 2027 | $652 | $646 - $658 |
| Jan 13, 2027 | $651 | $648 - $654 |
| Jan 14, 2027 | $657 | $651 - $663 |
| Jan 15, 2027 | $662 | $658 - $665 |
| Jan 16, 2027 | $663 | $656 - $669 |
| Jan 17, 2027 | $641 | $637 - $644 |
| Jan 18, 2027 | $647 | $640 - $653 |
| Jan 19, 2027 | $664 | $648 - $679 |
| Jan 20, 2027 | $652 | $646 - $658 |
| Jan 21, 2027 | $657 | $653 - $660 |
| Jan 22, 2027 | $663 | $656 - $669 |
| Jan 23, 2027 | $662 | $658 - $665 |
| Jan 24, 2027 | $641 | $635 - $647 |
| Jan 25, 2027 | $646 | $643 - $649 |
| Jan 26, 2027 | $652 | $646 - $658 |
| Jan 27, 2027 | $651 | $648 - $654 |
| Jan 28, 2027 | $657 | $651 - $663 |
| Jan 29, 2027 | $662 | $658 - $665 |
| Jan 30, 2027 | $663 | $656 - $669 |
| Jan 31, 2027 | $641 | $637 - $644 |
| Feb 1, 2027 | $647 | $640 - $653 |
| Feb 2, 2027 | $651 | $648 - $654 |
| Feb 3, 2027 | $652 | $646 - $658 |
| Feb 4, 2027 | $751 | $653 - $848 |
| Feb 5, 2027 | $663 | $656 - $669 |
| Feb 6, 2027 | $662 | $658 - $665 |
| Feb 7, 2027 | $641 | $635 - $647 |
| Feb 8, 2027 | $646 | $643 - $649 |
| Feb 9, 2027 | $652 | $646 - $658 |
| Feb 10, 2027 | $651 | $648 - $654 |
| Feb 11, 2027 | $652 | $650 - $653 |
| Feb 12, 2027 | $663 | $656 - $669 |
| Feb 13, 2027 | $662 | $658 - $665 |
| Feb 14, 2027 | $636 | $635 - $637 |
| Feb 15, 2027 | $647 | $640 - $653 |
| Feb 16, 2027 | $651 | $648 - $654 |
| Feb 17, 2027 | $647 | $645 - $648 |
| Feb 18, 2027 | $679 | $651 - $707 |
| Feb 19, 2027 | $662 | $658 - $665 |
| Feb 20, 2027 | $657 | $656 - $658 |
| Feb 21, 2027 | $641 | $635 - $647 |
| Feb 22, 2027 | $674 | $643 - $704 |
| Feb 23, 2027 | $647 | $645 - $648 |
| Feb 24, 2027 | $652 | $646 - $658 |
| Feb 25, 2027 | $657 | $653 - $660 |
| Feb 26, 2027 | $657 | $656 - $658 |
| Feb 27, 2027 | $663 | $656 - $669 |
| Feb 28, 2027 | $641 | $637 - $644 |
| Mar 1, 2027 | $642 | $640 - $643 |
| Mar 2, 2027 | $652 | $646 - $658 |
| Mar 3, 2027 | $651 | $648 - $654 |
| Mar 4, 2027 | $652 | $651 - $653 |
| Mar 5, 2027 | $663 | $656 - $669 |
| Mar 6, 2027 | $662 | $658 - $665 |
| Mar 7, 2027 | $636 | $635 - $637 |
| Mar 8, 2027 | $647 | $640 - $653 |
| Mar 9, 2027 | $651 | $648 - $654 |
| Mar 10, 2027 | $647 | $646 - $648 |
| Mar 11, 2027 | $657 | $651 - $663 |
| Mar 12, 2027 | $662 | $658 - $665 |
| Mar 13, 2027 | $657 | $656 - $658 |
| Mar 14, 2027 | $641 | $635 - $647 |
| Mar 15, 2027 | $646 | $643 - $649 |
| Mar 16, 2027 | $647 | $646 - $648 |
| Mar 17, 2027 | $648 | $646 - $650 |
| Mar 18, 2027 | $657 | $653 - $660 |
| Mar 19, 2027 | $657 | $656 - $658 |
| Mar 20, 2027 | $658 | $656 - $660 |
| Mar 21, 2027 | $670 | $638 - $701 |
| Mar 22, 2027 | $642 | $640 - $643 |
| Mar 23, 2027 | $648 | $646 - $650 |
| Mar 24, 2027 | $687 | $648 - $726 |
| Mar 25, 2027 | $638 | $624 - $651 |
| Mar 26, 2027 | $658 | $656 - $660 |
| Mar 27, 2027 | $772 | $658 - $885 |
| Mar 28, 2027 | $636 | $635 - $637 |
| Mar 29, 2027 | $643 | $640 - $645 |
| Mar 30, 2027 | $652 | $648 - $655 |
| Mar 31, 2027 | $647 | $645 - $648 |
| Apr 1, 2027 | $653 | $651 - $655 |
| Apr 2, 2027 | $662 | $658 - $665 |
| Apr 3, 2027 | $657 | $656 - $658 |
| Apr 4, 2027 | $637 | $635 - $639 |
| Apr 5, 2027 | $646 | $643 - $649 |
| Apr 6, 2027 | $647 | $645 - $648 |
| Apr 7, 2027 | $648 | $646 - $650 |
| Apr 8, 2027 | $657 | $653 - $660 |
| Apr 9, 2027 | $657 | $656 - $658 |
| Apr 10, 2027 | $658 | $656 - $660 |
| Apr 11, 2027 | $641 | $638 - $644 |
| Apr 12, 2027 | $677 | $640 - $713 |
| Apr 13, 2027 | $648 | $646 - $650 |
| Apr 14, 2027 | $652 | $648 - $655 |
| Apr 15, 2027 | $652 | $651 - $653 |
| Apr 16, 2027 | $658 | $656 - $660 |
| Apr 17, 2027 | $662 | $658 - $665 |
| Apr 18, 2027 | $636 | $635 - $637 |
| Apr 19, 2027 | $643 | $641 - $645 |
| Apr 20, 2027 | $652 | $648 - $655 |
| Apr 21, 2027 | $647 | $645 - $648 |
| Apr 22, 2027 | $653 | $651 - $655 |
| Apr 23, 2027 | $662 | $658 - $665 |
| Apr 24, 2027 | $657 | $656 - $658 |
| Apr 25, 2027 | $637 | $635 - $639 |
| Apr 26, 2027 | $646 | $643 - $649 |
| Apr 27, 2027 | $681 | $645 - $716 |
| Apr 28, 2027 | $648 | $646 - $650 |
| Apr 29, 2027 | $657 | $653 - $660 |
| Apr 30, 2027 | $657 | $656 - $658 |
| May 1, 2027 | $658 | $656 - $660 |
| May 2, 2027 | $641 | $638 - $644 |
| May 3, 2027 | $642 | $640 - $643 |
| May 4, 2027 | $648 | $646 - $650 |
| May 5, 2027 | $652 | $648 - $655 |
| May 6, 2027 | $652 | $651 - $653 |
| May 7, 2027 | $658 | $656 - $660 |
| May 8, 2027 | $662 | $658 - $665 |
| May 9, 2027 | $636 | $635 - $637 |
| May 10, 2027 | $643 | $641 - $645 |
| May 11, 2027 | $652 | $648 - $655 |
| May 12, 2027 | $647 | $646 - $648 |
| May 13, 2027 | $653 | $651 - $655 |
| May 14, 2027 | $697 | $658 - $735 |
Observed sample summaries are historical price observations, not guaranteed availability.
Our review
Overall ratingA
Raffles Istanbul is a modern 5-star luxury hotel situated above the Zorlu Center, offering sweeping city and Bosphorus views. Reviewers consistently praise the property for its exceptional butler-level service, spacious designer rooms, and direct connection to high-end shopping and transport. While the hotel delivers a premium experience, guests occasionally note minor room maintenance issues and high pricing.
Best for
- Luxury shoppers and convenience seekers — The hotel offers direct access to the Zorlu Center, putting high-end shops, restaurants, and metro transport just steps away.
- Travellers prioritising top-tier service — Guests repeatedly highlight the highly attentive, personalised care provided by the dedicated butler and concierge teams.
- Event planners and business guests — With extensive banquet facilities, a ballroom, and successful hosting of weddings and conferences, the hotel is well-equipped for major events.
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious travellers — The premium pricing and high cost of stay are frequently flagged as drawbacks for those on a strict budget.
- Historic sightseeing enthusiasts — Located in the modern Beşiktaş district, the hotel is not within walking distance of the historic Sultanahmet area, requiring a transit or taxi ride to see old city sights.
Rating breakdown
- ALocation — Conveniently connected to Zorlu Center and the metro, though far from the historic Old City.
- A-Rooms — Spacious, clean, and comfortable with great views, though minor plumbing and fixture wear can occur.
- A+Service — Outstanding, highly personalised attention from the reception, concierge, and butler teams.
- A-Dining — High-quality breakfast and multiple dining outlets, though the breakfast selection leans heavily western.
- AFacilities — Excellent amenities including a large spa, indoor pool, gym, and an impressive in-house art collection.
- B+Value — Offers an ultra-luxury experience, but the high price tag is a consideration for some guests.
Verdict
Raffles Istanbul is an excellent choice for luxury travellers, couples, and business guests who value exceptional service, spacious rooms, and direct shopping mall access. Those looking to spend their trip exploring the historic Old City on foot or those on a tighter budget may want to look elsewhere.
31–60 days in advance
Across observed booking windows, median prices range from $636 to $754. The spread is modest, so treat this as a directional signal rather than a strict rule.
Booking window medians
43,132 price checks - high confidenceCompared with Istanbul
Its observed median is 148% above the Istanbul city median.
See the Istanbul timing chartFrequently asked questions
How much does Raffles Istanbul cost per night?
Observed nightly medians for Raffles Istanbul center on $651, ranging from $617 on the cheapest dates to $964 at the peak.
Is Raffles Istanbul cheaper last-minute or in advance?
Booking in advance has been cheaper: the 31–60 days window shows a $636 median per night, against $705 when booked 4–7 days before check-in.
Is Raffles Istanbul cheaper on weekdays than on weekends?
The day of the week barely moves the price: the Sunday–Thursday median of $638 and the Friday–Saturday median of $649 differ by less than 5%. The cheapest check-in day has been Sunday.
What is the cheapest time of year to stay at Raffles Istanbul?
Over the next year, November looks cheapest with nightly medians around $645, while August peaks at around $746.
When is Raffles Istanbul most expensive?
The highest nightly median observed over the next year is $964, around August 15. By booking window, prices peak at a $754 median when booked 0–1 days before check-in.
How does Raffles Istanbul compare with Istanbul hotel prices?
Its $651 observed median runs 148% above the Istanbul city median of $263.
Istanbul
Zorlu Center, Levazım, Vadi Cd, Beşiktaş, Istanbul 34340, Türkiye