Overview
5-star museum hotel in Istanbul's historic Pera district, home to the second oldest electric elevator in Europe
Dining & Social Spaces
Agatha Restaurant serves contemporary Turkish cuisine in a setting named after murder mystery writer Agatha Christie. The Orient Bar & Terrace operates as a popular meeting point for Istanbul's high society and international travelers. Patisserie de Pera offers Turkish and French-inspired handmade cakes, macaroons, gateaux, and homemade chocolates.
Rooms & Suites
Pera Palace Hotel rooms are furnished in a classical style combining European and Ottoman influences with hardwood floors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Marble bathrooms are inspired by the traditional hammam, and most rooms include balconies offering views over Pera and the Golden Horn. The hotel provides exclusive access to unique themed suites like the Agatha Christie Room and the Ernest Hemingway Suite.
Wellness & Spa
Pera SPA by Spa Soul includes a hammam with a classic heated marble platform and foam bath, along with a steam room, hot tub, and sauna. The indoor jet-streamed swimming pool operates year-round, and the fitness center is equipped with a personal trainer available on request. Guests can book full-body massages, couples massages, and specialized treatments such as head, neck, and foot massages.
History & Heritage
Established in 1892 by architect Alexander Vallaury, the hotel is a special category museum hotel designed in neoclassical, art nouveau, and oriental styles. The second electric elevator in Europe remains functional, and guests can ride it upon request to reach the Atatürk Museum Room (Room 101) preserved with his personal belongings. Room 411, known as the Agatha Christie Room, is where she wrote parts of Murder on the Orient Express and is open for booking.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel sits 300 meters from Istiklal Avenue, a pedestrian street filled with restaurants, clubs, galleries, and museums. Galata Tower is a 10-minute walk, and Taksim Square is within walking distance. Istanbul Modern Museum and Cicek Passage are also nearby, with the old city (Sultanahmet) reachable in 3 km and the cruise line harbor in 2 km.
- History: Living museum hotel from 1892 with Europe's second oldest elevator
- Rooms: Classical suites with marble hammam bathrooms and Golden Horn views
- Dining: Agatha Restaurant, Orient Bar & Terrace, and Patisserie de Pera
- Wellness: Pera SPA with classic hammam, steam room, and indoor pool
- Location: 250 m from Istiklal Avenue, near Galata Tower and Taksim Square
- Rooms: Themed suites (Agatha Christie, Ernest Hemingway) available for booking
Licence number: 12793
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 King-size bed1 Double bed
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Shower
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Non-smoking
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Shower
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Private bathroom
Facilities
Main facilities
EUR 8 per stay
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Live entertainment
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room view
- With view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- HBO available
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Pera Palace Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 42023 PKR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.4 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 42.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Istanbul, IST |
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