As
it is one of the most culturally and historically rich cities in the world,
Istanbul draws millions of visitors every year. Of course, it has more than
enough accommodation options for tourists, but the most prominent of these are
the Bosphorus view hotels. If you too are looking to enjoy this strait
that divides Istanbul into two continents during every minute of your stay, we
listed the best Bosphorus hotels in Istanbul for you.
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus
One
of the few Design Hotels members in Istanbul, Gezi Hotel Bosphorus’ deluxe,
wooden and marble rooms have amazing Bosphorus views. Located in the Beyoglu district, near the
Taksim Square, it has a very central location, which allows for easy
transportation all around the city. Its services contain a fitness center,
sauna, Turkish hammam and a spa.
Ciragan Palace Kempinski
Ciragan
Palace Kempinski is actually an Ottoman Palace converted into a hotel, and
everything about it fits this luxurious title. It is between the shores of
Besiktas and Ortakoy, so it is one of the best hotels with Bosphorus view in
Istanbul. It has 313 rooms ranging from an actual Sultan suite to many
stylish rooms that combine the best of past and present.
A’Jia Hotel
One
of the best boutique honeymoon hotels in Istanbul with sea view, A’Jia
Hotel aims to bring you the ultimate Istanbul holiday. Located in the beautiful
shores of Beykoz near the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, this hotel’s building is
actually a historical mansion from the 19th century. Like its peers,
it combines the nostalgic Ottoman architecture with modern and radiant designs.
Its services include a Bosphorus Cruise, massage, room ornament, guide service
around Istanbul, a fantastic restaurant with great Turkish foods and airport
transfer.
The House Hotel Karakoy
Overlooking
both the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus, The House Hotel Karakoy is a perfect hotel
for couples in Istanbul with its premium spot and excellent services. It is
close to both the historical peninsula of Fatih, where you can find Istanbul’s
best attractions like the Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, and Beyoglu, which
houses the city’s best shopping street Istiklal Avenue and many museums.
Sumahan on the Water
Located
next to the northern shores of Uskudar, Sumahan on the Water is one of the best
Istanbul honeymoon hotels for the visitors that want to stay in the Asian
side. It is housed in an old 19th century “suma” factory, which is
the alcohol that is used to make “raki”, Turkey’s national alcoholic beverage.
Other than its elegant and carefully restored rooms, amazing view of the
Marmara Sea, excellent services and a delicious restaurant, its close location
to one of Istanbul’s most beautiful historical neighborhoods, Cengelkoy, also
draws attention.
The Ritz Carlton
Ritz
Carlton accomplishes the impossible by both being in the chaotic center of
Istanbul yet making you feel like you are in the paradise. All of its 243
luxurious rooms have panoramic views of the Bosphorus, and on top of its
top-notch spas, pools and hot tubs, it has an outdoor infinity pool in which
you can swim and enjoy one of the most amazing views in the city.
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Easily
one of the most popular hotels in Istanbul, Swissotel The Bosphorus easily
deserves its fame with its privileged location near the shores of Besiktas,
next to the beautiful Macka Park. It has everything you can ask from a 5-star
hotel, from top-notch restaurants, bars and workstations to indoor and outdoor
pools and spas.
Shangri-La Bosphorus
If
you are looking for one of the best romantic hotels in Istanbul, Shangri-La
Bosphorus is one of the best contenders for your consideration. What sets it
apart from the other 5-star hotels in Istanbul is its distinct Eastern style.
On top of every luxurious service you can think of and an amazing location
right next to Besiktas pier with amazing sea views, it has dozens of Chinese
dishes, pastries and teas prepared by world-renowned chefs. Its Shang Palace
restaurant serves some of the best eastern dishes in the world, from classic
Turkish food to Japanese and Mediterranean dishes.
Four Seasons Bosphorus
Even
though it is situated among many other attractive hotels and historical Ottoman
palaces like Dolmabahce Palace, Four Seasons Bosphorus
still manages to stand out. From every perspective, this hotel is synonymous
with luxury. It’s A’Ya Terrace, boat shuttle, beautiful courtyard, many
luxurious meeting, event and wedding spaces and fantastic restaurants make this
hotel one of the top choices for anyone looking to maximize their pleasure.
W Istanbul
Another
highlighted hotel of the Besiktas is W Istanbul, which stands out with its
truly elegant interior design and luxurious rooms that will make you feel like
a member of the royalty. It is also located among many great museums such as
the Naval Museum, Dolmabahce Palace Museum, National Palaces Painting
Museum, Besiktas Museum and Akaretler Mustafa Kemal Museum. Of course, a
top-notch restaurant and lounge, spas, a gym and many fun events are among its
many services.
Conrad Hotel Bosphorus
Located
next to the beautiful Yildiz Park, Conrad Hotel Bosphorus has so many luxurious
amenities that it is hard to be not impressed, especially for its price. Its
spacious and elegant rooms have all you need, the room service is excellent,
and the Bosphorus & city view from its Summit Bar & Terrace on the 14th
floor is unparalleled. Plus, it has tennis courts, indoor & outdoor pools,
an executive lounge and meeting rooms and much more.
Hilton Bosphorus
The
world-renowned Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus has been hosting its visitors with
countless top-quality services and amenities since 1955. Other than its wide
range of luxurious services like a gym, massage rooms, pools, tennis courts,
Turkish baths and steam rooms, its location also provides many advantages to
its visitors other than having amazing view of the Bosphorus. The hotel is
located in Sisli, one of the central districts of Istanbul. From here, you can
easily go to any part of the Istanbul very easily.
Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel
Situated
near the famous historical Ortakoy Mosque, Radisson Blue Bosphorus Hotel offers
an amazing view of the Bosphorus strait thanks to its location next to the
Ortakoy shores. In this 5-star hotel, you can enjoy many services and amenities
like elegant rooms, free Wi-Fi, in-room coffee and tea facilities, a fitness
center, running trails, Et Cetera restaurant, spa, pools and Turkish baths.