The Peninsula Istanbul is a luxurious hotel, second Peninsula branded hotel in Europe after Paris, that showcases both vibrant Turkish culture and superlative hospitality. It is located in the historic district of Karakoy, along the Bosphorus waterfront, and is part of the new waterfront revitalization project, Galataport.

The project comprises over 460,000 SF of development area and includes 177 rooms, various F&B outlets, an outdoor pool, spa, gym, ballroom, and retail areas. The hotel is comprised of four exquisite buildings, three of which are historic and beautifully restored. Guests can arrive by land or sea, and the hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool along the Bosphorus waterfront, as well as a showpiece, 25-meter indoor swimming pool surrounded by Marmara columns and lit by a series of dramatically illuminated overhead domes.

The hotel’s rooftop restaurant Gallada, run by 2 Michelin star awarded Turkish chef Fatih Tutak, offers a mix of Turkish and Asian cuisine, as well as drinks.

The hotel has two dining areas comprised of a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the Bosphorus and hotel gardens, and a main dining room with décor that reflects the fusion of Asian and Turkish cultures.