A11 Hotel Bosphorus
★★★★★Waterfront luxury hotel on the Asian shore in Uskudar, directly facing the historic peninsula across the Bosphorus, next to the ferry pier.
- 🍳 Breakfast
- 🏋️ Gym
- 🏊 Pool
- 🍽️ Restaurant
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All Istanbul hotels →Besiktas
Bosphorus-front district with palaces, upscale hotels, and ferry connections.
Beyoglu
Historic Pera district encompassing Taksim, Cihangir, Galata and Karakoy.
Fatih
The historic core municipality of Istanbul, encompassing Sultanahmet, Sirkeci and the Grand Bazaar.
Galata
Hilltop district around the Galata Tower with boutique hotels and views over the Golden Horn.
Kadikoy
Lively Asian-side district with a marina, bazaar streets, and a local, less touristy feel.
Karakoy
Waterfront district below Galata, once a banking quarter, now known for design hotels and galleries.
Ortakoy
Bosphorus-side village neighborhood known for its mosque, waterfront cafes, and the Bosphorus Bridge view.
Sisli
Business and shopping district north of Taksim.
Sultanahmet
Istanbul's historic peninsula, home to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace.
Taksim
Central modern hub around Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue, strong transport links.
Uskudar
Asian-side waterfront district facing the historic peninsula across the Bosphorus.
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Browse all →The only Ottoman imperial palace hotel in the world, directly on the Bosphorus in Besiktas, opposite Yildiz Park.
- 🍳 Breakfast
- 🏋️ Gym
- 🏊 Pool
- 🍽️ Restaurant
A former Ottoman-era prison converted into a luxury 5-star hotel steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, in the heart of the historic peninsula.
- 🍳 Breakfast
- 🏋️ Gym
- 🏊 Pool
- 🍽️ Restaurant
Pera Palace Hotel
★★★★★Historic 1892 grand hotel in Beyoglu (Pera), famous former guests include Agatha Christie and Ataturk, near Istiklal Avenue.
- 🍳 Breakfast
- 🏋️ Gym
- 🍽️ Restaurant
- 💆 Spa
Bosphorus-front hotel in the lively Ortakoy neighborhood, steps from Ortakoy Mosque and cafes, near the Bosphorus Bridge.
- 🍳 Breakfast
- 🏋️ Gym
- 🏊 Pool
- 🍽️ Restaurant
The Marmara Taksim
★★★★★Landmark tower hotel directly on Taksim Square with Bosphorus-view rooms, at the start of Istiklal Avenue.
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- 🏋️ Gym
- 🍽️ Restaurant
- 📶 WiFi