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The best credit card for hotels in Turkey.

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Why this card

World of Hyatt Credit Card for hotels in Turkey.

Istanbul has the Park Hyatt Istanbul Macka Palas in Nisantasi and the Grand Hyatt Istanbul in Taksim. Marriott has the Ritz-Carlton Istanbul, St Regis Istanbul, and the Edition Bodrum. Hilton has the Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus. Strong coverage across all three programs.

Annual fee

$95

Best earn rate

4 points per dollar at Hyatts, free anniversary night up to a Category 4 property

Signup bonus

Up to 60,000 points after first-year spend

Park Hyatt Istanbul prices around 18,000 to 25,000 points a night against $300 to $500 cash, which is one of the strongest Park Hyatt values in the program. The card's anniversary free night covers it cleanly. Chase Sapphire Preferred holders can transfer in additional points to extend a stay. A 4-night Istanbul stay can be fully on points after one signup bonus.

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If the top pick is not right

Alternative: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card.

Edition Bodrum is one of the strongest summer points stays in the Marriott portfolio at 85,000 to 110,000 points a night against $1,200-plus cash in July. The 85K free night cert covers it on an off-peak shoulder week.

American ExpressAnnual fee $650

At a glance

Side by side.

SpecWorld of Hyatt Credit CardMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card
Annual fee$95$650
Best earn rate4 points per dollar at Hyatts, free anniversary night up to a Category 4 propertySee alternative section above
Signup bonusUp to 60,000 points after first-year spendVaries by month

Local tip

What to know before you book.

Turkish lira has been volatile, so always pay with a no foreign transaction fee card and let the card convert at the live rate. Decline dynamic currency conversion at every checkout because hotels mark the rate up 5 to 8 percent. Card acceptance in Istanbul is universal, including grand bazaar vendors.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What is the best credit card for hotels in Turkey?

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World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase. Park Hyatt Istanbul prices around 18,000 to 25,000 points a night against $300 to $500 cash, which is one of the strongest Park Hyatt values in the program. Annual fee is $95.

How many points do you need for a free night in Turkey?

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Roughly 22,000 points per night at the recommended chain for Turkey. Cash rate is around $280 per night, so the points stay is a meaningful discount versus paying cash.

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card a better choice for hotels in Turkey?

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Edition Bodrum is one of the strongest summer points stays in the Marriott portfolio at 85,000 to 110,000 points a night against $1,200-plus cash in July. The 85K free night cert covers it on an off-peak shoulder week. Annual fee is $650.