Southeastern Anatolia
Parts of Shmayaa's magnificent mansion date back 1600 years, and from 1915 to 1930 the building was used as a military garrison. Those soldiers wouldn't…
Must-see hotels in Turkey
Western Anatolia
İznik's jazziest place to bed down is this white-and-blue villa fronted by a long terrace with a pool and surrounded by gardens. Inside, furniture in…
Black Sea Coast
Wooden floors, antique rugs and huge bathrooms all contribute to the relaxed heritage ambience in this delightful boutique hotel, with 12 rooms of…
Pamukkale
The closest thing to a boutique hotel in Pamukkale, Melrose House has 17 spacious, modern rooms (some with balconies) including a family room and two…
Kalkan
Cobbled out of a couple of 19th-century village houses, this sympathetically-restored property is an old-town delight. With six rooms retaining their…
Bodrum Peninsula
Staying at this exquisite 'house of art and leisure' with a dozen different suites, owned by a cultured Turkish family, is like visiting the home of an…
Lake District
Surrounded by pine trees, the Sagalassos Lodge & Spa is located on the road between Ağlasun and the ruins of Sagalassos. Modern, spacious rooms feature…
Gaziantep
You'll feel like you're staying with friends at this lovingly restored courtyard-house. Old-fashioned charm abounds in the five rooms with their dark-wood…
Turquoise Coast
A lovely German-owned rustic timber-and-stone lodge almost hidden on a wooded slope. Both the suites (with kitchenettes) and standard rooms are spacious…
Fethiye
All white-on-white minimalism in the rooms and friendly, highly efficient service, the Minu is a fantastic central Fethiye find. Breakfast is a feast and…
Bodrum Peninsula
Seriously stylish and fine value considering the location, all low-rise accommodation at this contemporary hotel is grouped around a pool and Bali-style…
Thrace & Marmara
Casa Villa maximises its hilltop location above Eceabat with excellent views from elegantly decorated rooms; plenty of outdoor furniture makes it easy to…
Turquoise Coast
It's the hard-working, hospitable owners Kazim and Aysȩ, who really make this fine place, which has a comfy Ottoman-style lounge and well-maintained,…
Safranbolu
A contemporary take on Safranbolu's Ottoman aesthetic. Colourful, tassel-strewn textiles jazz up large beam-walled rooms, while downstairs the lounge…
Beyoğlu
Showcasing nearly as many designer features as an issue of Architectural Digest, this stylish apartment hotel in Cihangir offers spacious suites with…
Dalyan
There's a wide choice of rooms at this delightful little riverside hotel, from the compact to very spacious, all presented beautifully with contemporary…
İzmir & the North Aegean
The island's most stylish hotel occupies a meticulously restored century-old house near the Church of St Mary in the Greek quarter. Standard rooms are…
Black Sea Coast
This charming, central hotel has an enticingly atmospheric foyer that's tastefully packed with orientalist artefacts and a dangling amphora. If possible,…
Beyoğlu
This famous hotel underwent a €23-million restoration in 2010 and the result is simply splendiferous. Rooms are luxurious and extremely comfortable, and…
Bodrum Town
Offering lashings of character and style, this 550-year-old stone house is filled with authentic Ottoman furnishings and objets d'art. It offers five…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Located amid the backstreets of Bergama's hillside old town, Taş Konak's stone-walled heritage style is infused with warmth by the friendly family owners…
Beyoğlu
The tower suite at this meticulously maintained and keenly priced hotel near the Galata Tower is the knockout option among the 12 suites and rooms on…
Erzurum
The Zade's uplit, faux-classical facade is attractively dotted with flower boxes. The very comfortable rooms have slick, contemporary furniture and come…
Çanakkale
Opened in 2019, the classy and good-value Set Özer Hotel combines a central location near good cafes and restaurants with a bold design aesthetic…
Alaçatı
This is Alaçatı’s first boutique hotel, and the tranquil oasis comprising seven simple but charming rooms, a gorgeous library/lounge, and a walled garden…
Kars
This eight-room boutique hotel, in a 19th-century Russian mansion, is a cocoon of luxurious indulgence. Very comfortable, high-ceilinged rooms have king…
İzmir & the North Aegean
There can't be too many hotels in the world where St Paul preached, but Gizem and Juan's charming guesthouse has a huge rock in its flower-filled garden…
Sultanahmet
One of Sultanahmet's few budget boutique hotels, the Alilass offers rooms decorated with evocative Ara Güler prints of Old İstanbul. Standard rooms are…
Western Anatolia
With a brilliant location one block from the waterfront, the Armistis is a charming boutique collection of 16 rooms in a restored Ottoman heritage…
Ayvalık
This 200-year-old Greek house behind the cathedral is full of old Turkish textiles and objets d'art. Facilities include a communal kitchen and a vine…
Turquoise Coast
This welcoming place has 16 comfortable rooms with balconies overlooking a delightful walled garden and poolside bar. Atilla and Jeanne, the Turkish and…
Dalyan
Turkish-British owners and musicians Becky and Emrah have created a fine place to relax and perhaps socialise with others while enjoying an evening of…
Antalya
Just outside Kaleiçi, a few steps from Hadrian's Gate, this sleek address is perfect for families or those in search of space and style. All units (some…
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
Three purpose-built bungalows built in traditional fashion, with thick stone walls keeping the heat from their white interiors. Inside are hamam-style…
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
This Turkish-German-owned hilltop hotel has lovely grounds overlooking the sea, a large swimming pool and offers a choice of stylishly furnished and very…
Bodrum Peninsula
On the hillside road into town, Sandima 37's stylish suites boast lovely attention to detail and are set around a lush garden with sweeping views of the…
Sultanahmet
Cultural tomes are piled in reception and throughout the 24 rooms of this exemplary design hotel, which also has a comfortable lounge with open fire, and…
Selçuk
A very well managed hotel with delightful rooms in many different categories (some with hot tubs, and one even has a private sauna) set around a small…
Turquoise Coast
Perfect for a peaceful holiday, the family owners here look after guests well and prepare delicious breakfasts. Dotted around a verdant garden, the rooms,…
Sultanahmet
A simple but elegant decor gives the Şebnem an edge over nearby budget hotels. Rooms have wooden floors, modern bathrooms and comfortable beds with good…
