Four Seasons Hotels in Istanbul Reaffirm Their Place Among Türkiye’s Finest in the 2026 Michelin Key Selection

Four Seasons Hotels in Istanbul have once again been recognised in the 2026 Michelin Key selection, reaffirming the two properties’ place among Türkiye’s most distinguished hospitality experiences.

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet retains Three Michelin Keys — the highest distinction awarded by the Michelin Guide and a recognition held by no other hotel in Türkiye. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus also retains its One Michelin Key, marking a second consecutive year in which both Four Seasons addresses in Istanbul are represented among the country’s Michelin Key hotels.

The distinction is particularly significant for Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet. First awarded Three Michelin Keys in 2025, the hotel remains Türkiye’s only Three-Key property in the 2026 selection, placing it among an exceptional group of hotels recognised at the highest level by the Michelin Guide worldwide.

Introduced as the hotel counterpart to the Michelin Star, the Michelin Key recognises properties that offer truly remarkable stays. Hotels are independently and anonymously evaluated by Michelin Guide inspectors across criteria including architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, individuality and character, value for the experience offered, and contribution to their setting.

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet: Türkiye’s Only Three-Key Michelin Hotel

At the heart of Istanbul’s historic peninsula, steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet offers an intimate expression of the city’s extraordinary heritage.

Set within a landmark neoclassical building dating to 1918–1919, the hotel brings together a profound sense of place, distinctive architecture, contemporary refinement and highly personalised Four Seasons service. Its landscaped courtyard, rooftop views across the Old City and proximity to some of Istanbul’s most important cultural landmarks create an experience deeply connected to its surroundings.

Retaining Three Michelin Keys in 2026 reinforces the hotel’s position at the highest level of international hospitality recognition and further establishes Sultanahmet as one of the country’s most exceptional hotel experiences.

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus: One Michelin Key

Along the European shores of the Bosphorus, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus retains its One Michelin Key in the 2026 selection.

Housed within a restored 19th-century Ottoman palace, the hotel offers a contemporary waterfront interpretation of Istanbul, with expansive gardens, terraces overlooking the Bosphorus and a strong connection to the city’s unique position between Europe and Asia.

The renewed recognition reflects the hotel’s distinctive setting, character and commitment to delivering memorable experiences through thoughtful, intuitive service.

Together, the two hotels offer complementary perspectives on Istanbul: Sultanahmet immerses guests in the cultural and architectural heritage of the Old City, while Bosphorus captures the energy and elegance of life along the water.

Their continued recognition in the 2026 Michelin Key selection reinforces Four Seasons Hotels Istanbul’s position within Türkiye’s evolving luxury hospitality landscape, while Sultanahmet’s continued status as the country’s only Three-Key Michelin hotel marks an exceptional distinction for both the property and the destination.