Hotels on the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey

Bosphorus Hotels in Istanbul

A view of the Bosphorus from the hotel room is a dream many visitors to Istanbul may have. It's a worthy dream: watching the huge ships, the yachts, the fishing boats pass.

But it comes at a price, and it's not just five-star room rates. Istanbul's morning and evening rush-hour traffic is intense, and you may spend several hours of your sightseeing time in taxis going to and from your hotel.

If your chosen hotel is near a ferry dock, that's much better, as the Bosphorus is wide enough to avoid boat jams.

Here are the best hotels on the Bosphorus north of Istanbul:, starting with those nearest the city center, then going north up the Bosphorus.

Swissôtel The Bosphorus, fine Bosphorus views, looking right down on Dolmabahçe Palace, and Nişantaşı shopping is even within walking distance. More...

Conrad International Istanbul, good Bosphorus views from most rooms, but you must take taxis everywhere. More...

Çirağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, modern, next to a rebuilt Ottoman palace right on the Bosphorus shore: half the rooms have good views, all are surprisingly expensive, traffic can be a challenge. More...

Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, in trendy Ortaköy, within walking distance of the famous Ortaköy Mosque and nearby tea houses, is out of the center, but in a cool location near a ferry dock nonetheless. More...

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, the Bosphorus shore branch of the international luxury chain that also operates the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet. More...

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