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The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Istanbul, Turkey · Ritz-Carlton · Grand Luxury
Occupying floors 1–12 of the Süzer Plaza high-rise above Dolmabahçe Palace, The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul is the only address in Elmadağ that pairs two Michelin Guide-listed restaurants, Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese-Peruvian Nobu and chef Ali İhsan Özkan's Anatolian Atölye, with a rooftop infinity pool and an $8.5 million renovation completed in 2019. It ranked #1 in Turkey in Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards.
- 239 rooms
- Opened 2001
- Neighborhood: Dolmabahce / Macka slopes
- Architect: Hakan Yürüoğlu
- Interiors: Patricia Pina
About The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul at the Bosphorus
- The hotel holds Turkey's only Nobu restaurant, listed in the Michelin Guide, serving Nobu Matsuhisa's signature Japanese-Peruvian cuisine with Bosphorus views.
- Atölye restaurant, also Michelin Guide-listed, grows some of its produce in The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul's own on-site vegetable garden for its Anatolian tasting menus.
- The Nobu Suite features a traditional Japanese ofuro soaking tub on its terrace overlooking the Bosphorus — a style of bath historically used for ritual purification.
History
Occupying the first 12 floors of Suzer Plaza high-rise in the Dolmabahçe district, the hotel overlooks the iconic Bosphorus Strait. Opened in 2001, it blends European elegance with Turkish heritage in a modern skyscraper setting amid historic Istanbul. Following an $8.5 million renovation completed in 2018-2019, guestrooms and public spaces feature contemporary design with Ottoman influences.
The setting
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul occupies the first twelve floors of Süzer Plaza on Askerocağı Caddesi in Elmadağ, a prestigious residential sub-district of Şişli on a steep hillside above Dolmabahçe Palace and the Bosphorus. The tower's elevated inland position — approached via a winding road that insulates it from street traffic — grants a rare urban seclusion, while Dolmabahçe Palace is just seven minutes on foot downhill. Taksim Square, the Nişantaşı luxury shopping corridor, and Beşiktaş waterfront are all within easy reach, and Elmadağ's consulates and wide residential boulevards have long defined it as the preferred address of Istanbul's professional and diplomatic community. 6 km from Hagia Sophia Museum. 38 km from Istanbul Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Atölye — Restaurant
- Nobu — Restaurant
Experiences
- Signature Impact Experiences — Off-site volunteer activity for group guests, unique to the destination.
- Harvest for Those in Need — Group guests harvest regional produce in Polonezkoy village; the sauces and jams made are donated to a local market support project.
Amenities
- spa
- Turkish hammam
- couples hammam suite
- indoor pool
- infinity rooftop pool
- fitness center
- club lounge
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Kids' club
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice #1 Turkey (2024)
- Michelin Key
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