Göreme
Koza is a masterclass in stylish sustainable tourism. Passionate owner Derviş spent decades living in Holland and has incorporated Dutch eco-sensibility…
Must-see hotels in Türkiye
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South Aegean
This remote back-to-nature escape offers a unique experience. Occupying a secluded private cove, Bonjuk Bay draws an in-the-know crowd of creative guests,…
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Ürgüp
Ürgüp's hippest hotel. Nil Tuncer, with help from acclaimed interior decorator Oytun Berktan, has stamped the nine rooms with a minimalist design as much…
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South Aegean
This stunner of a boutique hotel in the hills to the south offers a number of choices. The main inn, set in a 19th-century renovated house, counts five…
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Black Sea Coast
Dating to 1877, this lovely old mansion has a glorious lobby-cum-dining room, its bare stone walls lavished with antiques. The rooms come with rugs on…
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Ürgüp
Jazz in the bathroom, whisky by the tub, secret tunnels to secluded walled gardens draped in vines – this is one of Cappadocia's most individual boutique…
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Cappadocia
From the foyer's statement-piece ceiling of recycled hezen (telegraph poles) to the gourmet breakfasts on the terrace with 360-degree village views, every…
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Turquoise Coast
A destination hotel if ever there was one, this complex of stone buildings is a rural oasis up in the Taurus Mountains, with astounding views across the…
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Gallipoli Peninsula
Located in a farming village within the Gallipoli Historical National Park, this is an excellent option when visiting the peninsula. Many of the lovely…
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İzmir
Guests here have been known not to leave the premises at all during their city stay. Frankly, we're not at all surprised. Rooms are comfortable and well…
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Eastern Mediterranean
This rambling 'olde worlde' (though just 60 years old) hotel fronts the sea, some 37km southwest of İskenderun. It has its own beach and 50 spacious and…
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Göreme
Local guru Ali Yavuz leads a charming team at one of Göreme's original boutique hotels, which has seen a travel industry virtually spring from beneath its…
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Kuşadası
Run by the ever-hospitable Hasan 'Mr Happy' Değirmenci, the Harbour Hotel has been a mecca for independent travellers for decades. The 14 rooms (accessed…
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İzmir & the North Aegean
Located in the quiet end of the village just below the Temple of Athena, this lovely hotel has just five rooms, guaranteeing stellar service from Ece, the…
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South Aegean
Nestled between gardens and a shaded terrace with hammocks, this delightful pension has rooms and wooden cabins decorated with folk art and kilims …
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Bursa
Tucked inside the citadel battlements far above Bursa's minarets and domes, this Ottoman mansion and one-time book bazaar offers 13 individually styled…
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Thrace & Marmara
Anemos means 'wind' in Turkish, and this hotel certainly brought the winds of change to Gökçeada. It's responsible for introducing the concept of the…
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South Aegean
Just a few steps from the Temple of Apollo, this lovingly restored 150-year-old Greek stone home, and a more recently built annexe, offers 10 pleasant…
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Safranbolu
From the engraved banisters to the carved ceilings, this welcoming hotel, run by Hakan and Nihal, offers a step-back-in-time experience for lovers of…
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Turquoise Coast
This fine boutique resort consists of self-catering villas hidden within lush gardens and set around a shimmering pool. Some of the villas have both front…
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Sultanahmet
Travellers love this terrific-value hotel overlooking Gülhane Park, with its impeccably clean, well-sized and amenity-laden rooms, some with park-facing…
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Sultanahmet
Few of Sultanahmet's family-run pensions can compete with the Marmara's cleanliness, comfort and thoughtful details. Owner Elif and team go out of their…
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Eastern Mediterranean
This 1920s eclectic building was once owned by the president of Syria and contains 24 tastefully furnished (though smallish) rooms across four floors;…
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Alanya
Our favourite boutique hotel in Alanya, the Villa Turka is housed in a 200-year-old Ottoman mansion lovingly restored to showcase its original wooden…
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Turquoise Coast
This delightful rural pension accommodates Lycian Way hikers on the stretch from Kaş, (18km or five hours from Boğazcık) to Kaleköy via Aperlae and Üçağız…
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Turquoise Coast
This 150-year-old farmhouse is idyllically surrounded by fruit trees and run by charming Turkish-Scottish couple, Erol and Pauline. The three cosy rooms,…
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Cappadocia
Take a handful of minimalist retreat-chic, blend it with touches of artistic flair and balance it all out with wads of Ottoman style and you get this…
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Kalkan
One of Turkey's most stylish hotels lies atop a cliff on the eastern side of Kalkan Bay. The rooms, individually designed in whiter-than-white minimalism…
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Eastern Mediterranean
With a warm and friendly vibe, the Rain is a perennially popular choice, with 18 spotless and spacious rooms, a few with small balconies. The homely…
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Cappadocia
This romantic warren of caves, at the top of Çavuşin hill, offers vistas across the countryside and a contemporary decorative touch that gives a…
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Turquoise Coast
A fine English-Turkish-owned hotel with a lovely pool, 27 sea- or mountain-facing rooms, a cosy library and an Ottoman-style terrace. Owner Muzaffer is a…
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Sultanahmet
Named after the feisty Byzantine empress, this is one of İstanbul's most impressive boutique hotels. The four buildings house 26 diverse rooms joined by…
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İzmir & the North Aegean
Why stay in a pension when there is a stunning option like this on offer? This 16-room hotel is full of contemporary art, serves a lavish and delicious…
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Turquoise Coast
The 10-room Mehtap has million-dollar views over the harbour and submerged Lycian tombs from its bougainvillea-draped terraces. Four rooms are in a 200…
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Trabzon
This excellent, upmarket option is set just two very short blocks north of the meydan on a quiet alley, with unexpected sea views from its upper rear…
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Selçuk
This long-time, family-run favourite offers 10 rooms in two buildings. The decor involves heavy use of colourful hanging textiles, vibrant colours and…
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Dalyan
Perfect for those who like an active holiday, this lovely place is spread over an enormous farm-like property with 18 boutiquey rooms. Food at breakfast…
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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…
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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…
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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…
