If you come to Istanbul for leisure why miss the beautiful view of Bosphorus, here below the best 4 boutique hotels located on the Bosphorus.

1 – Ajia / Kanlıca

A’jia is a distinguished boutique hotel located on the Bosphorus, with a well appointed contemporary interior design and centuries old architecture. It has 15 rooms that feature breathtaking scenes from the Bosphorus. A’jia truly offers private hideaway with easy access to historical and cultural attractions of the city.

2 – Sumahan / Çengelköy

As they said ” Sumahan is a hotel on the water”. The large bathrooms are well-appointed with thick Turkish towels and a choice of traditional colognes. Many of the rooms have their own Turkish sytle bath or hamam.

3- Bebek Hotel / Bebek

Bebek Hotel is located in the most prestigious district in Istanbul, it offers unparalleled Bosphorus views in a charming residential setting, situated within 5 minutes of modern shopping centers and business districts. You must have your breakfast at the balcony with marvellous Istanbul view. 

4 -  Villa Denise / Arnavutköy

Very old mansion has became a new renovated boutique hotel on a very popular district on the Bosphorus, Arnavutköy. It has only 5 rooms named from the closer Bosphorus districts like Yeniköy, Ortaköy and Vaniköy. Villa Denise has also a famous spanish restaurant L’ola where you can taste their delicious paella and other Spanish tastes.

There are many boutique hotels in Istanbul that, it is not easy to classify them. We tried to sort the best 4 boutique hotels located at the city center as below;

1 – Housez Suites & Apartments

Located at the heart of the city on a very chic district between Nişantaşı and Beşiktaş. 24 very comfortable suites with reasonable prices and delicious organic breakfast. If you would like see the new face of Istanbul there is not any better choice. They aim to provide their guests with a delightful, peaceful and safe environment, and to maximize their satisfaction throughout their stay.

2 – The Sofa Hotel

Another chic boutique hotel located in Nisantası, İstanbul’s most popular shopping, entertainment and gourmet center. The Sofa offers a new generation of luxury accommodation within walking distance to international brands, distinguished restaurants, bars, cafés and the town’s newest and most prestigious shopping mall, City’s. The Sofa has 82 guest rooms, including 17 Executive Suites. While elaborately answering the requirements of a sophisticated city life, the rooms offer a combi-nation of new technology and comfort, peace and exclusive personal services.

3 – Sarı Konak

Hotel Sari Konak, ideally located in Sultanahmet, the center of the old city, is a family run boutique hotel  taking pride in offering its guests a charming “home away from home” in Istanbul ; with many guests returning on a regular basis.

4 – Yeşil Ev

This unique mansion very quickly attained a world-wide reputation and was awarded in 1985 the medal for the year by Europa Nostra. Yesil Ev had, indeed, introduced the concept of true comfort and hygiene to this “derelict” district and opened a new epoch in Turkish tourism by combining modern standards with historical style. It is furnished in the style of a 19th century winter mansion, and has a charming pool in pink porphyry in its Garden full of colorful flowers and high trees. Yesil Ev offers visitors the warm, friendly atmosphere of an old Istanbul home in one of the most breath taking historic sites in the world.

The island’s name means saddle bag in Turkish, deriving it from the two hilltops that embrace the lower harbours, though the Greeks called the island Chalki.

1 – Visit Halki Seminary:
Dating from 1844, it was the main school of theology of the Eastern Orthodox Church’s Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. It’s on the top of a hill covered with pines; and the harmony of the dark green and dark blue adds to the beauty of this old seminary. You can visit the monastry except on Sundays. Reservation: 0216 351 85 63 – 0216 351 84 17.

2 – Have a breakfast at Halki Palas:
It’s the oldest and the most glamorous hotel in Princess Islands dating back to 1850s, renovated after a fire in 1991. The hotel rooms have a wonderful view, it’s a good weekend break for Istanbul residents. If you are on a daily visit to the island breakfast at this hotel is highly recommended. You can also enjoy the swimming pool from June to the end of August.
Check their website here.

3 – Eat at a fish restaurant in the marina:
There are many restaurants close to the marina with good service quality and delicous food, especially fish with the combination of beautiful mezes and raki.

4 – Relax at Değirmenburnu:
It’s a picnic area with a broad view of Anatolian coast of Istanbul and other Princess Islands with a walking distance of 5 mins from the marina. A bottle of beer at the sunset would be a highlight for your Heybeliada visit.

1 – Hotel Armada

It is situated at the heart of the Old City, within walking distance of many of the major attractions. Delightful rooftop terrace provides a breathtaking close-up view of the Saint Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Sea of Marmara. The most important distinguishing element of the Armada Hotel is its professional staff, most of whom have been here since the hotel’s foundation in 1994. They are Armada family members who attend to each Armada guest with individual care and respect.

2 – Divan City Istanbul

It is a member of local hotels group chain in Turkey located in Mecidiyeköy (business district). You will have direct access to ring roads, airports, metro station and just walking distance to shopping malls. Divan City Istanbul meets all your professional and business needs with its contemporary design, fresh interiors, functional style and modern facilities.

3 – Larespark Taksim

It is very close to the Taksim square where is alive for 24 hours and Beyoğlu (Pera) is at walking distance that means you will have chance to walk around Nouveau art buildings by feeling their energy or you can get relaxed and totally refreshed in your hotel’s health club by a Turkish bath.

4 – The Marmara Pera

The Marmara Pera is another superior 4-star hotel in Beyoglu very close to the historical Pera District. You can enjoy the mystique of old Istanbul and the charm of Istiklal Street at the chic cafes and bistros around the hotel or you can enjoy  the marvelous view  of Galata tower besides the Marmara Sea from your comfortable room.

 If you would like to have a Bosphorus view room on a five star hotel basis, below alternatives will fulfill all your needs.

1 - Ciragan Palace Kempinski

It is a renovated Ottoman palace where you can feel the luxury and glamour like a Sultan. It is located on the shores of the Bosphorus that you can always enjoy the view from your room, award-wining restaurant Tuğra or from the pool. It has also a palace section with 6 suites for the VIP guests with butler service.

2 – Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus

This is the second Four Seasons in Istanbul, the first one is located in the old city just across the Saint Sophia where as the new Four Seasons is at the Bosphorus overlooking the Asian shore. You can have your breakfast or lunch by watching the ships passing in front of you. It has also a very chic urban spa and most of the rooms have magnificent Bosphorus view. 

3 – The Ritz Carlton Istanbul

If you need the genuine care of the Turkish hospitality, there is no doubt that The Ritz Carlton Istanbul is one of the best five star hotel in Istanbul with 244 rooms overlooking the Bosphorus. It is located at the city center, very easy to access the old city and other touristic attractions as well as the popular pedestrian ways like Nişantaşı and Istiklal Avenue.

4 – Swissotel The Bosphorus

Another international chain hotel located at the city center offering luxurious accommodation with the spectacular Bosphorus view that can be enjoyed from most of the 600 rooms available. Apart from Amrita Spa and wellness center, an outdoor pool and a heated indoor pool enable guests to get relaxed and enjoy their stay.