Each of The Stay Hotels’ unique properties, which includes three in Istanbul’s Bebek, Nisantasi and Ortakoy, features modern, stylish design, while remaining respectful to the history and heritage of their buildings, and the neighborhoods which surround them.
Whether staying in a 19th-century mansion at the banks of the Bosphorus or in a slick property in the thick of Istanbul’s Fashion Quarter, each of The Stay Hotels combines state-of-the-art and soulful spaces.
As part of this certification The Stay Hotels provides testing facilities on site or at external testing sites for visitors so they can obtain PCR test results, if needed, before departing Turkey. The Stay Hotels has been certified under the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s “Safe Tourism Certification Program.”
Here are the three properties in Istanbul:
The Stay Bosphorus: a beautiful 19th-century mansion reimagined
In the heart of Istanbul’s vibrant Ortakoy neighborhood, next to the Bosphorus Bridge which connects Europe and Asia, The Stay Bosphorus is a beautiful 19th-century mansion, reimagined as a stylish 26-room city retreat by The Stay Hotels. Built by the Balyan family (responsible for much of the city’s Ottoman architecture including the Dolmabahce Palace) in the 19th century, the jaw-dropping Bosphorus views at this five-story property have inspired poets, writers and painters for decades. With design by world-famous studio Autoban, The Stay Bosphorus now blends original Ottoman authenticity with modern pizazz. As well as having incredible riverside views of the Bosphorus Bridge and neighboring Ortakoy Mosque, refined bedrooms feature creamy color palettes, statement globe chandelier lighting, asymmetrical wooden tables, and decadent hammam-inspired marble and glass bathrooms.
Bebek Hotel by The Stay: elegant waterfront hotel in Istanbul’s ritzy Bebek district
A historic and elegant waterfront hotel in Istanbul’s ritzy Bebek district, The Bebek Hotel has attracted a discerning crowd since its opening in the 1950s. In 2001, the property underwent a major renovation, and later fell into disrepair. In 2019, the property was taken over by The Stay Hotels who injected a new lease of life and luxury, establishing The Bebek Hotel by The Stay – located enviably close to Istanbul’s best shops and restaurants – as the go-to getaway for today’s see and be seen crowd.
Interiors, designed by Turkish architect Mahmut Anlar, interweave historic charm – combining original Art Deco details such as its iconic bar and restored wooden wall panelling – with modern craftsmanship. Twenty-two spacious suites have rich color palettes, with marine-inspired turquoise carpets, subtle neon lighting, Art Deco lampshades and striking French windows which frame magnificent Bosphorus views. As well as Dragon restaurant – famed for its Chinese cuisine – there’s a relaxed lounge restaurant for Mediterranean-inspired fare, and a chic rooftop bar with Bosphorus panoramas.
The Stay Nisantasi: In the heart of Istanbul’s fashionable neighborhood
The Stay Nisantasi, a 44-room design-led hotel in Istanbul’s fashionable Nisantasi neighborhood, is all about grown-up urban glamour. Surrounded by Nisantasi’s Art Nouveau residences, it sits above the flagship Prada store, and is moments from boutiques by Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes and Rifat Ozbek. State-of-the-art rooms with crisp, contemporary interiors, oak paneled walls, bespoke furniture and luxe Carrara and Bursa marble bathrooms, and a communal library lounge have been designed by multi-award-winning design firm Autoban. An ideal choice for trendsetters who like to stay close to the action, Istanbul’s cool cafes and restaurants are on the doorstep, while many of the city’s must-visit landmarks such as the Dolmabahce Palace and the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art are close by.
Don’t miss:
Architect-designed floating garden sculpture Buyukada Songlines permanently installed on the largest Princes’ Islands
Pandeli: the hip iconic restaurant which has hosted many celebrities from Robert De Niro to Audrey Hepburn
Topkapi Palace Museum: wander around the palace was inspiration for the Turkish hit drama Magnificent Century and the residence of the Ottoman Sultans
Hammam in style: at the Kılıc Ali Pasa Hamami, beautifully restored from the original hammam by celebrated Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan
