Harun Kandemir
General Manager
After twenty years at boutique hotels in London and Paris he returned to Istanbul and led Kandilhane’s restoration from day one.
Your Hosts
The people who make Kandilhane feel like home
Deniz Aralık
Head Concierge · Les Clefs d’Or
Speaking five languages, Deniz knows Beyoğlu’s hidden addresses and the Bosphorus’s best sunset spots by heart.
Efe Sancaklı
Head Chef · Fener Terrace
Reinterpreting his Aegean mother’s recipes with modern techniques, Efe renews the meze and fish menu every season.
Mira Özsoy
Spa & Hammam Manager
A therapist trained in Bali and Marrakesh who created Kandil Hammam’s ritual menu with traditional bath-attendant know-how.
Arda Koral
Head Bartender · Mürekkep Bar
Creator of the signature cocktail list inspired by Istanbul’s neighbourhoods; an expert in rakı and wine pairings.