The Peninsula Istanbul
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Describe the hotel in 3 words: Majestic waterfront location
What’s the deal?
The Peninsula Istanbul opened a little over one year ago on what is easily the finest stretch of land on the Karaköy side of the Bosphorus. It’s just steps away from Galataport, a new shopping, dining, and entertainment development that includes a promenade and cruise-ship port, not to mention the Istanbul Modern Museum in its new Renzo Piano–designed space. The hotel extends…