Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus

The hotel is reintroducing itself with a renewed experience that blends its mid-century heritage with contemporary design, modern technology, premium event spaces and elevated dining in one of the world’s most culturally rich and dynamic cities.

Since opening its doors in 1955, the property has become a symbol of modern hospitality and international glamour in Türkiye. It played a defining role in shaping Istanbul’s social life – hosting early large-scale weddings and international events, and introducing traditions that spread across the city, including Istanbul’s first happy hour. Today, it continues to be a key social hub in the city, playing host to social and business gatherings throughout the year.

The property offers a refreshed expression of the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, with a nod to the glamorous era of 1950s travel. The transformation spans all 475 guest rooms and suites, introduces a new collection of dining and social venues, and includes more than 4,000 square metres of event space - continuing the hotel’s longstanding history as a destination for celebration, culture and connection for events of any size. The hotel’s iconic outdoor pool – shaped in the foot of Hilton’s founder, Conrad Hilton, to represent Hilton’s expanding footprint outside of the Americas – remains a central feature, with further enhancements, including the spa, indoor pool and fitness facilities, set to be unveiled later this summer.

“Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus sits at the very heart of Conrad Hilton’s vision to spread the light and warmth of hospitality around the world. For more than 70 years, it has been an integral part of Istanbul - a truly unique city that bridges East and West and brings people together. As the hotel enters its next chapter, we are proud to see it thoughtfully reimagined for the future, while continuing to stand as a powerful symbol of Hilton’s long‑standing commitment to Türkiye,” said Simon Vincent CBE, president, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Hilton.

Design Rooted in History

Originally designed by Chicago-based, globally renowned architecture firm Skidmore Owings & Merrill in partnership with Turkish architect Sedad Hakki Eldem, Istanbul-based design studio Autoban has reimagined the hotel's 1950s legacy for a new generation, blending modernist influences with references to Turkish craft, art and poetry.

Authentic architectural elements designed by Sedad Hakki Eldem remain central to the property’s identity, including the entrance canopy that recalls a flying carpet, the outdoor swimming pool that continues to be the largest hotel pool in Istanbul, as well as the original handcrafted Çintemani tiles that grace the hotel’s walls.