Pera Palace Hotel - Istanbul
41.031013, 28.973732Overview
5-star special category museum hotel overlooking the Golden Horn in Istanbul's historic Pera district
Rooms & Suites
Pera Palace Hotel rooms and suites are furnished in a classical style combining European and Ottoman influences, with hardwood floors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Each room offers a TV and a minibar, while marble bathrooms are inspired by the traditional hammam. Most rooms include balconies with views over the Pera district and the Golden Horn, and unique themed suites like the Agatha Christie Room are available.
Dining Experiences
Agatha Restaurant offers contemporary Turkish cuisine named after the murder mystery writer. The Orient Bar & Terrace is a popular meeting point for Istanbul's high society and international travelers. Kubbeli Saloon serves afternoon tea with live piano music, and Patisserie de Pera sells handmade cakes, macaroons, gateaux, and homemade chocolates.
Spa & Wellness
Pera SPA by Spa Soul has a hammam with a classic heated marble platform and foam bath. Guests can enjoy the steam bath, hot tub, sauna, and a fully equipped gym. The indoor jet-streamed swimming pool is open year-round and offers the healing power of water in summer and winter.
History & Heritage
Established in 1892 by French-Ottoman architect Alexander Vallaury, Pera Palace Hotel is a special category museum hotel designed in neoclassical, art nouveau, and oriental styles. The hotel hosted Agatha Christie, who wrote Murder on the Orient Express in room 411, and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, whose room 101 is preserved as a museum. The original 100-year-old elevator still operates and is available for guests.
Location & Services
The hotel is 300 meters from the lively Istiklal Avenue and within walking distance of Taksim Square, Galata Tower, Istanbul Modern Museum, and Cicek Passage. Airport transfer can be arranged at a surcharge from Ataturk International Airport (20 km) or Istanbul Airport (48 km). The hotel offers pet-friendly amenities including pet basket and bowls, plus meeting/banquet facilities, valet parking, and 24-hour concierge service.
- Location: 250 m from Istiklal Avenue, walking distance to Taksim Square and Galata Tower
- Rooms: Classical European-Ottoman style with marble hammam-inspired bathrooms and Golden Horn views
- Dining: Agatha Restaurant contemporary Turkish cuisine, Orient Bar & Terrace, Patisserie de Pera handmade chocolates
- Wellness: Pera SPA by Spa Soul with hammam, steam bath, indoor jet-streamed pool
- History: Built 1892 by Alexander Vallaury, museum hotel with Agatha Christie room 411 and Ataturk museum room 101
- Pet-friendly: Pet basket and bowls provided
Licence number: 12793
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:3 Single beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 King-size bed1 Double bed
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Shower
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Non-smoking
Facilities
Main facilities
EUR 8 per stay
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Live entertainment
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room view
- With view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Pera Palace Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 141 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.4 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 42.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Istanbul, IST |
Location
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