Cıragan Palace is one of the essential Ottoman architectural works, and today it is used for hotels and special events, you can have a historical experience by staying here. The construction of this historical Palace began in the 19th century. It was built as a palace with many rooms, as every dynasty member wanted to live together at that time. Sultan Abdulaziz passed away a few years after he had this Palace built.
The name Cıragan, after which the mansion is named, comes from the Persian word "cerag," which means torch. The area where the Palace is located was called Ceragan because of the famous Ottoman parties held with torches in the tulip gardens. Built during the reign of Abdulmecit, the Palace was designed by the Armenian architect Serkis Balyan. The building was constructed using financial loans to restructure Istanbul's water system and construct a new railway.
Sultan's Suite, the most outstanding room in the Palace, is ranked 14th in CNN's 'The 15 most expensive hotels in the world and is listed as the most luxurious accommodation facility in Istanbul. Kempinski Hotels operate the place now.