Istanbul is a bustling cosmopolitan city, and finding the right accommodation can be a challenge. Thankfully, there are plenty of options to suit any budget. From luxury hotels to budget-friendly hostels, there’s something for everyone. Here in this article, we’re going to focus on the most known hotels of the Bosphorus in Istanbul. The List Of The Bosphorus Hotel In Istanbul:
1- Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul.
2- Swissôtel The Bosphorus – Istanbul.
3- Shangri-La Bosphorus İstanbul.
4- Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus.
5- Çırağan Palace Kempinski.
6- Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul
+ And 2 more bonuses.
So in this guideline, as @atourguideinconstantinople , in addition to listing these hotels, I also gathered intelligence about the hotels as much as I could. Let’s get start it from number 1:
Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel
The hotel is located in the Ortakoy district of Istanbul. Either for just accommodation or a business trip, you might want to contemplate our 1st option.
It’s also a 2020 World Luxury Hotel award. The hotel serves its guests with so many room choices. From standard room to the Superior Apartment with Terrace.
Here’s a Picture of a room from the hotel with a Bosphorus view option.
You can get further details and check the availability from their Website.
Swissôtel The Bosphorus
Swissôtel is one of the hotels in Istanbul that I am most proud of with its staff, service and the location. Here’s why.
Well first of all, it is one of a few events. If you’ve plans to arrange your worldwide event, wedding or business meeting, It can be the selection.
It’s located in Besiktas district and actually pretty close to almost everything. According to their website, even going to the airport takes only 45 minute. As a result of these features, Swissôtel The Bosporus is definitely worth a shot.
Here’s their official Website so you can get any information from the source.
Shangri-La Bosphorus
Now we are on the third line of ‘The List Of Bosphorus Hotels In Istanbul’. The hotel is next to the Naval museum in Besiktas district and It is also close to almost everything you may want to need.
Once you check the official website of the hotel, you will immediately notice Shangri-La Bosphorus right next to the Bosphorus with its view which cannot be blocked.
Hotels can be a good spot for the Wedding organizations etc.
This 5 star Hotel is expecting their guests with all pleasure. There are 186 rooms and according to their Website most of them have a Bosphorus view. Therefore it’s hard not to find the room that you’re looking for.
Here’s their official page.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus
Next stop is the Four Season Hotel… This gorgeous hotel is one of my favorites with its various features. What are we waiting for? Let’s dive in.
The Marvelous hotel is located at the Cıragan Street of the Besiktas district (almost 50 min distance to Istanbul airport).
They’re offering too many services and keep reminding you that you’re the star of your own movie.
However I know exactly in which part the hotel is going to capture your hearts: The Dining. It’s an art form at the Four Season Hotel.
When words come to Bosphorus hotels, they’re indeed on the list. Here’s their Website.
Çırağan Palace Kempinski
The building once was a palace to Ottoman Sultans. Nowadays, Çırağan Palace Kempinski gives chances to its guests to feel the enchanting palace as a hotel.
If you want a luxurious and ultimate 5 star experience in the Bosphorus of Istanbul, the hotel is the first option amongst every Turkish person. There’s even a dream about the hotel on the minds of turkish girls to have a wedding in Çırağan Palace Kempinski as cliche
As it stands, you can tell your friends: ‘I have stayed at Çırağan Palace which was an actual palace of the Ottoman Empire’. How cool is that?
Here I’m leaving the only official Website of the hotel.
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
Welcome back. We’re continuing our journey with another bosphorus hotel that is highly well known. Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus actually has been awarded by both Forbes Travel Guide (2022&2023) and World Travel Awards (2022).
This piece of art is located in Kurucesme, Besiktas district. To Istanbul airport around 45 minute and the Sabiha Gokcen Airport (in Asia) around 50 minute in driving distance.
The hotel has fantastic services to the guests. It provides the most luxurious accommodation experience in Istanbul. So all you have to worry about is deciding its various options from foods and everything you can possibly imagine.
You can check their Website from here.
The Bonus
It was a hard task to eliminate and keep the list on some level. When I have finally achieved it, I realized there’s a missing gap. How about the Bosphorus hotels located on the Asian side of Istanbul? Because all the hotels in Europe are on this list. So here’s 2 bonus from Asian shore of the Istanbul:
Sumahan On The Water
The Sumahan hotel is also situated in a historic building. As a matter of fact, it was an old industrial distilling factory for ‘Suma’ (it’s an alcohol which can be produced by grape and fig) dating back 1820’s. ‘Suma’ is used to produce the Turkish beverage ‘Rakı’.
The hotel is owner of several awards: Seven Starts Boutique Hotel Group (Ordained Winner), Condé Nast Johansens (Best Waterside Hotel), European Finest Hotels, World Luxury Hotel Awards, Andrew Harper etc.
Here’s the link of their Website.
A’jia
This hotel is offering the true Istanbul experience. It’s located on the Asian side of Istanbul called Kanlıca.
The hotel is charming with its authenticity, elegance and one of the most impactful Bosphorus views. İt is also the winner of the ‘Most Excellent Charming Hotel in Europe by 2009 Nast Johansens Award for Excellence.
Next to Bosphorus mansions and natüre of Istanbul, expect the guests for unforgettable memories.
And the Website.
So you’ve witnessed The List Of Bosphorus Hotels In Istanbul. Hopefully this guideline was useful. Don’t forget to check my website and social media accounts for staying updated. Cheers until the next!
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