Pera Palace Hotel - Istanbul
41.031013, 28.973732Overview
5-star museum hotel in Istanbul's historic Pera district with a 127-year legacy
Rooms and Themed 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. The marble bathrooms are inspired by the traditional hammam, and the majority of rooms feature balconies offering views over Pera and the Golden Horn. Exclusive access to unique themed suites like the Agatha Christie Room allows guests to stay in the same space where the author wrote part of 'Murder on the Orient Express.'
Dining Experiences
Agatha Restaurant offers contemporary Turkish cuisine, while Orient Bar & Terrace serves as a meeting point for Istanbul's high society and international travelers. Kubbeli Saloon provides afternoon tea with live piano music, and Patisserie de Pera sells French and Turkish-inspired handmade cakes, macaroons, and homemade chocolates. Breakfast at the hotel includes a wide range of options with eggs and omelettes cooked to order.
Spa and Wellness
Pera SPA by Spa Soul has a hammam with a classic heated marble platform and foam bath, plus a steam room, hot tub, sauna, and a fully equipped gym. The indoor jet-streamed swimming pool offers the healing power of water year-round, and guests can book full body massages, couples massage, or foot, hand, neck, and head massages. Spa facilities include a relaxation area, spa lounge, and wellness packages with personal trainer access.
History and Cultural Heritage
Established in 1892 by French-Ottoman architect Alexander Vallaury, Pera Palace is a special category museum hotel designed in neoclassical, art nouveau, and oriental styles. The hotel houses the preserved Room 101, the former room of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, open as a museum with his belongings. Notable guests include Agatha Christie, Ernest Hemingway, and Greta Garbo, each honored with dedicated suites.
Location and Accessibility
The lively streets of Istiklal Avenue are 800 ft from the hotel, with restaurants, clubs, galleries, and museums only steps away. Taksim Square is within walking distance, the old city district is 2 miles away, and the cruise line harbor is 1 mile from Pera Palace Hotel. Airport transfers can be arranged at a surcharge to both Atatürk International Airport (12 miles) and Istanbul Airport (30 miles).
- Location: 800 ft from Istiklal Avenue, walking distance to Taksim Square and Galata Tower
- Rooms: 115 rooms and suites with balconies, Agatha Christie Room, themed suites
- Dining: Agatha Restaurant, Orient Bar & Terrace, Patisserie de Pera, afternoon tea
- Wellness: Pera SPA with hammam, indoor jet-streamed pool, sauna, steam room, gym
- History: 127-year-old museum hotel, Atatürk's Room 101 museum, literary heritage
- Target audience: Cultural enthusiasts and luxury travelers
License 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:2 Single beds1 King Size Bed1 Single bed
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Free Wi-Fi
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Private bathroom
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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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Free Wi-Fi
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Shower
Facilities
Main facilities
EUR 8 per stay
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness center
Indoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Live entertainment
- Spa & wellness center
- 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 | 192 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.5 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 26.2 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Istanbul, IST |
Location
- City landmarks
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