Christmas in Istanbul? Celebrate at Çirağan Palace Kempinski, located at the Crossroads of Civilization

While many know the Çirağan Palace in Istanbul to be a full luxury stay on the Bosphorus it might not be apparent that it is actually one of “The Best Hotels in the World,” according to reader ratings by Condé Nast Traveler. The travel publication named it among the Best 50 hotels in the world, and it has secured the “The Best Hotel of Turkey” award.

Çirağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is the only Ottoman imperial palace and hotel on the Bosphorus and has been an Istanbul classic since opening in 1991. The property has 313 rooms, including 20 suites in the hotel and 11 suites in the historical palace; guests staying at the palace suites arrive via a private entrance and enjoy 24-hour private butler service and several bragworthy restaurants. In addition, the property offers an authentic Turkish bath “Hamam” experience.

As the only Ottoman Empire Palace on the Bosphorus that serves as a hotel, Çirağan Palace Kempinski overlooks Asia from its European shores.

These moments can be locked in with festive overnight packages complete with all the trimmings, make a family holiday stay at Ciragan Palace an event.

Holiday Packages and Values at Çirağan Palace Kempinski

The Luxurious Christmas Package, starting at $429 per night, includes:

• Two-night minimum stay

• Christmas Eve Dinner at Laledan Restaurant (4-course meal)  on December 24th

• Christmas Afternoon High Tea at Gazebo Lounge on December 25th featuring mulled wine, festive cocktails, an exclusive winter tea blend, flavored hot chocolates and homemade cookies and pastries

To ring in 2020 -, Çırağan Palace presents two options to choose from, depending on where you want to fete the New Year:

New Year’s Eve Package, starting at $442 per night, includes:

• Minimum two-night stay, maximum four-night stay

• New Year’s Eve Dinner at Laledan Restaurant (5-course meal with glass of Champagne)  on December 31st

• New Year’s Brunch on January 1st at Laledan Restaurant, with 300+ temptations to choose from

• Daily breakfast

New Year’s Eve Package – Tugra Restaurant, starting at $469 per night, includes:

• Minimum two-night stay, maximum four-night stay

• New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Tugra Restaurant (5-course meal with glass of Champagne)  on December 31st

• New Year’s Brunch on January 1st at Laledan Restaurant, with 300+ temptations to choose from

• Daily breakfast