Lounge Frog guide
Kepler Club vs Plaza Premium Bosphorus Lounge
Plaza Premium Bosphorus Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.3/5 for Kepler Club. Plaza Premium Bosphorus Lounge is ahead on quiet, food, drinks & bar and exclusivity. Both are in International Terminal at SAW. Priority Pass gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Kepler Club | Plaza Premium Bosphorus Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.3/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 1.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 1.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Power outlets | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 1.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | International Terminal | International Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | 205 |
| Hours | 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily | 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily |
| Bar | No bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 1 | None on record |
| Guests | Priority Pass members get a 3-hour stay in a resting pod; children under 7 free. | Paid day entry and lounge-network members; all visitors need a same-day boarding pass for an international flight. Children under 2 free; 2-hour maximum stay for Priority Pass members. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only Kepler Club
- None
- Only Plaza Premium Bosphorus Lounge
- Plaza Premium
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard, Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve, Reserve Card, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite, Venture X, Venture X Business. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Kepler Club or Plaza Premium Bosphorus Lounge?
Plaza Premium Bosphorus Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.3/5 for Kepler Club. Plaza Premium Bosphorus Lounge is ahead on quiet, food, drinks & bar and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Kepler Club and Plaza Premium Bosphorus Lounge?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Kepler Club and Plaza Premium Bosphorus Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in International Terminal at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Which has showers, Kepler Club or Plaza Premium Bosphorus Lounge?
Kepler Club has 1 shower; Plaza Premium Bosphorus Lounge has none on record.