The hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Area | Price level | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radisson Blu Bosphorus | Beşiktaş, Bosphorus shore | €€ | The cheapest of the four: about $167 to $172 a night on aggregators |
| W Istanbul Akaretler | Akaretler | €€€ | Price not noted |
| Çırağan Palace Kempinski | Bosphorus shore, palace | €€€ | About $625 a night noted in September on an aggregator |
| Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus | Bosphorus shore | €€€ | About $744 to $767 a night on aggregators |
Who is it for?
A luxury stay on the Bosphorus. The former-palace hotels. A visitor to Dolmabahçe Palace. The palace is on foot: see the Dolmabahçe tickets. Middle budget. The Radisson Blu Bosphorus; for cheaper, look at Taksim or Kadıköy. Beware: the Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus sometimes appears as "Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus" on booking sites, so check the address.
Transport, noise, safety
The ferry leaves from the Beşiktaş pier; the T1 tram stops at Kabataş, a short distance away. The waterfront is lively in the evening, especially around the fish restaurants and Ortaköy; Bosphorus-side rooms are noisier. The area is busy by day and night; stay alert in crowds.
Which hotel to choose?
- Best price in the area: the Radisson Blu Bosphorus.
- Design and nightlife: the W Istanbul Akaretler.
- Palace on the water: the Çırağan Palace Kempinski.
- Discreet luxury: the Four Seasons at the Bosphorus.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beşiktaş a good area to stay? Yes for the Bosphorus and the palaces; less practical for Hagia Sophia.
How much does a hotel cost? From $167 to over $700 a night in the aggregator snapshots; check your dates.
Where to get a Bosphorus view from the room? See hotels with a Bosphorus view.
Going further
Read Beşiktaş: what to see and the best Istanbul hotels by budget.
