Europe City Hotels Winner
The Peninsula Istanbul

While it’s not unusual for an Istanbul hotel to top this list, The Peninsula Istanbul, is making quite the debut this year after only opening in 2023. Its 177 spacious rooms are spread across four buildings — three of which are restored and protected heritage buildings — along the revitalized Karaköy waterfront. The design, which features local Turkish art, epitomizes understated elegance, and five-star service defines the guest experience. In fact, one reader called it “the most exceptional experience [they’ve] ever had.” A stunning rooftop restaurant with a local star chef, a second all-day restaurant with a knockout afternoon tea, and the massive, marble-clad wellness center with lavish hammams for men and women complete the offerings.