Aliée Istanbul

Art, design and culture on Istanbul's waterfront
VERIFIED LUXURY

From the moment you step into the Living Room — the artsy lobby/cafe where check-in takes place over coffee — it’s clear Aliée Istanbul does things differently. This design-forward boutique hotel transforms five restored merchant storehouses within Istanbul's historic Ottoman naval shipyards into one of the city's most compelling waterfront stays. Overlooking the Golden Horn, it enjoys sweeping water views and a front-row seat to Istanbul’s historic skyline.

Award-winning design firm Powerstrip Studio has transformed the vast industrial buildings into a series of colorful, whimsical spaces that blend museum-quality handwoven rugs, antique furnishings, and an eclectic mix of contemporary art.

The result is a hotel that feels more like the impeccably curated home of a well-traveled collector than a traditional luxury property. Across its 99 rooms and suites, dining spaces, wellness facilities and cultural experiences, Aliée celebrates creativity, culture and a welcome sense of surprise.

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Our Inspector's Highlights

  • The rooms and suites are arranged around intimate courtyards, where vine-covered seating areas, bubbling fountains and whimsical ceramic fish create the feeling of a tiny neighborhood within the Istanbul hotel. Book a room facing the water if you can — many come with private balconies and sweeping views across the waterfront.
  • Aliée plays host to a rich collection of contemporary works displayed throughout the property. From the cathedral-like central courtyard to the restaurants, gardens and outdoor spaces, art is woven into nearly every corner, encouraging guests to discover something new as they explore.
  • The waterfront pool terrace overlooks the Golden Horn — the sheltered inlet that separates Istanbul's historic peninsula from Beyoğlu and the city's northern districts— offering a free-form lagoon pool and a dedicated Olympic lap pool, while timber loungers, oversized parasols and weekend barbecues make it hard to leave.
  • Aliée’s cultural programming goes beyond sightseeing, inviting guests to engage with centuries-old Turkish traditions through hands-on workshops. Learn the art of ebru (paper marbling) and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake or try traditional embroidery in a relaxed setting.
  • Well+ blurs the line between luxury spa, longevity clinic and fitness center. Guests can unwind in the Turkish hammam or wood-fired Russian banya (steam bath), embrace high-tech treatments like cryotherapy and infrared therapy, or opt for personalized longevity programs.

The Restaurants

  • Little House offers refined farm-to-table dining in one of the hotel’s prettiest settings. Local cheeses, biodynamic wines and fresh seasonal ingredients shape a menu spanning Turkish, Mediterranean and European cuisine, while olive trees fill the dining room and, in summer, tables extend into a landscaped garden inspired by the private pleasure gardens of the Ottoman sultans.
  • The intimate Wine Bar feels like a sophisticated drawing room, complete with roaring fireplaces, plush patterned sofas and an adjoining wine cellar stocked with local and international labels, alongside artisan cheese boards and wine-based cocktails.
  • Pink Bar is one of the hotel's most atmospheric spaces for sundowners — quite literally, seeing as the cocktails are all sunset-themed. The interiors are playful and eclectic, featuring hand-painted walls, colorful upcycled carpets inset into the domed ceilings, vintage pink Murano chandeliers and antiques sourced from nearby neighborhoods.
  • Mondaine de Pariso — the Istanbul outpost of the Paris original —is Aliée's glamorous dinner-and-a-show venue, where French-inspired cuisine meets live cabaret-style entertainment. Think velvet banquettes, candlelit tables and jewel-toned interiors, with singers, musicians and theatrical performances taking to the stage on select nights. The menu is every bit as extravagant, showcasing king crab, truffles and caviar alongside inventive cocktails and, naturally, plenty of champagne.
  • Open during the summer months, Aliée’s Swim Club combines two pools, waterfront views lush landscaping in one of the hotel's most inviting social spaces. Throughout the week, enjoy light bites and refreshing drinks beneath vine-covered pergolas. On weekends, the terrace comes alive with Japanese-Peruvian barbecues and guest DJs to keep the energy flowing.

Amenities
24-hour room service
Babysitting services
Bar
Fitness classes
Gym
Indoor pool
Nightclub
Outdoor pool
Pet friendly
Restaurants
Spa
Getting There
Taşkızak Tersanesi Caddesi No:11-19 İstanbul, Turkey
TEL90-212-393-11-00
NeighborhoodBalat
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
IST (35-55 min)   SAW (50 min-1 hr 30 min)  
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