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The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

Luxury hotel·Harbiye·€€€€

Above Dolmabahçe

About The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

The Ritz-Carlton stands on the hill above Dolmabahçe, between Taksim and the Bosphorus, with many rooms facing the water, a spa and an easy walk to Nişantaşı.

Why it's on our list

  • Bosphorus views
  • Spa
  • Near Taksim

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul before you go.

How far is it from the sights?

Distances from The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest metro & tram stops

  1. TaksimM2T2750 m9 min walk
  2. Fındıklı - MSÜT11.0 km13 min walk
  3. Hüseyin Ağa CamiiT21.1 km14 min walk

Nearest taxi ranks

  1. Taxi rank, Inonü Caddesi550 m7 min walk
  2. Taxi rank, Maçka Meydanı Sokağı600 m8 min walk

Key sights

  1. Dolmabahçe Palace650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
  2. Taksim Square700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
  3. İstiklal Avenue1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
  4. Galata Tower2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
  5. Galata Bridge2.8 kmWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
  6. Spice Bazaar3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
  7. Topkapı Palace3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
  8. Süleymaniye Mosque3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
  9. Hagia Sophia3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
  10. Grand Bazaar3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min

Getting around

  1. Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)31 kmCar or taxi 96 min
  2. Istanbul Airport (IST)33 kmCar or taxi 102 min

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