Istanbul ranked as world's third-best city in travel awards

Istanbul has achieved significant recognition in the Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers' Choice Awards. The city was voted the third best city in the world, earning 96.67 points, following Bangkok and Paris.

Additionally, the Çırağan Palace Kempinski İstanbul was named one of the top 50 hotels globally. The publication highlighted the hotel's 17th-century Ottoman heritage, its marble lobby, Bosphorus views, and its historical Turkish bath. General Manager Ralph Radtke noted that the ranking reflects the efforts of the team and the direct feedback of travelers.