Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Pera, IstanbulRadisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Pera in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 122 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 2.4. Rooms from about $164 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Pera district, this five-star Radisson Blu hotel sits near Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, and the Galata Tower. The building contains 130 contemporary rooms and suites, some of which offer views of the Golden Horn and the Old City. Facilities include a fitness centre, an indoor pool, a full-service spa, and several meeting rooms. Guests can dine on Turkish cuisine in the on-site restaurant or visit the rooftop bar. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding cleaning services. It suits business travellers and tourists interested in local art galleries and nightlife, though it is situated a distance from the main city centre.What stands out

Views of the Golden Horn

On-site spa and fitness centre

Central Pera location

Turkish cuisine available

Watch out for

Away from the city centre

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