The best luxury hotels in Turkey
The 5 hotels in Turkey that made the collection, starting with the highest score.
Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Istanbul, Turkey 1 Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet A 65-room former prison turned boutique Four Seasons in Istanbul’s old town, steps from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Istanbul, Turkey 2 The Peninsula Istanbul A Bosphorus-front hotel in Karaköy, Istanbul, set in restored early-1900s heritage buildings with a private yacht arrival option.
Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Istanbul, Turkey 3 Mandarin Oriental, Istanbul (Bosphorus) 
Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Bodrum, Turkey 4 Mandarin Oriental Bodrum A hillside resort above Paradise Bay in Bodrum with 109 sea-facing rooms, private-pool suites, and two private beaches.
Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Istanbul, Turkey 5 Four Seasons Bosphorus A Four Seasons hotel set directly on Istanbul’s Bosphorus waterway, with rooms and a restaurant overlooking the strait.
What fat travellers ask about Turkey
What is the best luxury hotel in Turkey?
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet leads our Turkey list with a Fat Score of 17.5/20. A 65-room former prison turned boutique Four Seasons in Istanbul’s old town, steps from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
How many luxury hotels does Fat Voyage recommend in Turkey?
5 hotels are in the collection in Turkey right now. Each is scored on service, rooms & design, location, dining and wellness, from trip reports in luxury travel communities, critics’ reviews and verified guest reviews.
What is a Fat Score?
Fat Voyage’s score out of 20, read from what luxury travellers write after their stays: trip reports, critics’ reviews and verified guest reviews. The long, recent ones count most, and no hotel can pay for a score.
Which hotels in Turkey have Michelin Keys?
All 5 hotels in Turkey in our collection hold Michelin Keys in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 hotel selection. Three Keys: Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet. Two Keys: The Peninsula Istanbul. One Key: Mandarin Oriental, Istanbul (Bosphorus); Mandarin Oriental Bodrum; and Four Seasons Bosphorus. The Keys come from the guide’s own anonymous inspections and are separate from the Fat Score.