The Michelin Guide, long recognized as the global authority in gastronomy, has now extended its expertise to the hospitality sector. Through its new “Michelin Key” system, the brand evaluates the world’s most remarkable hotels based on quality, character, and guest experience. In this debut selection, Türkiye stands out as a regional success story, earning a place on the global stage with 26 distinguished properties.
A New Era of Hotel Evaluation
Unlike the traditional star system, the Michelin Key rating doesn’t measure luxury alone — it assesses a hotel’s emotional resonance, refined service, and sense of place.
This new system is the result of over 7,000 on-site evaluations conducted across five continents and more than 120 destinations.
Each hotel is rated from one to three keys, reflecting its overall quality of experience.
26 Turkish Hotels: A Bridge Between East and West
Türkiye captured attention particularly through its distinctive hospitality philosophy in Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Bodrum.
What unites the selected hotels is their ability to transform architectural identity, local culture, and personalized service into a unique narrative for every guest.
The Michelin Key system now represents a new metric of prestige and quality within global tourism — a seal that elevates both major brands and boutique independents alike.
Industry experts note that:
- Earning Michelin recognition can boost bookings by up to 20%.
- For emerging markets like Türkiye, inclusion in the list may directly influence investor interest.
- The “Key” system is poised to become a new certification language in the luxury and experience-driven travel segment.
More Than a Guide: Culture, Experience, and Global Prestige
Michelin Key is not just a rating — it’s a manifesto for experiencing travel as culture.
For Türkiye, it offers both a benchmark for transformation in existing properties and a strategic framework for new investments.
The future of hospitality is no longer defined by where you stay, but by how it makes you feel —
and Türkiye is ready to share that feeling with the world, one story at a time.
Turkish Hotels Featured in the Michelin Key List
Three MICHELIN Keys
- Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Two MICHELIN Keys
- Museum Hotel, Nevşehir
- Argos in Cappadocia, Nevşehir
- The Peninsula Istanbul, İstanbul
One MICHELIN Key
- Hezen Cave Hotel, Nevşehir
- Amanruya, Bodrum – Muğla
- AJWA Sultanahmet, İstanbul
- Allium Bodrum Resort & Spa, Bodrum – Muğla
- Ariana Sustainable Luxury Lodge, Nevşehir
- Ahãma, Fethiye – Muğla
- Alavya, Alaçatı – İzmir
- The Bank Hotel Istanbul, İstanbul
- Six Senses Kaplankaya, Akbük – Aydın
- Warehouse By The Stay, Alaçatı – İzmir
- Ecole St. Pierre Hotel, İstanbul
- D Maris Bay, Marmaris – Muğla
- Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus, İstanbul
- Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, İstanbul
- The St. Regis Istanbul, İstanbul
- Casa Lavanda Boutique Hotel, İstanbul
- Six Senses Kocataş Mansions, İstanbul
- Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, Bodrum – Muğla
- Birdcage 33 Hotel, Bodrum – Muğla
- Princes’ Palace Resort, İstanbul
- Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, İstanbul
- Aliée Istanbul, İstanbul
