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.

Istanbul is famous with its breathtaking view of Bosphorus, day or night you must enjoy it with a nice cocktail at a roof.

We tried to list the best 4 roof bars in Istanbul for you as below;

1 – Lebiderya :

(Friday – Saturday 11:30 – 03:00 Other days 11:30 – 02:00)

It is at the top floor of Richmond Hotel on İstiklal avenue. All tables are Bosphorus view and beside the tables there is a large oval bar, where you can taste coctails specially prepared by fresh fruit and our suggestion will be ‘ Derya’ which is made of apple vodka, apple juice, mint, lemon and sugar.

Click here for reservations and directions.

2 – 360 :

(Week days 12.00 – 02:00 on weekends 15.00 – 04:00)

It is also on İstiklal avenue at the top of a popular 19th century apartment (Mısır apartmanı). Its name comes from its exclusive decoration all around is covered by large windows that enables you to enjoy the beautiful İstanbul view from 360 degree angles , at the weekends you can also enjoy live performances of DJs and professional dancers. We suggest 360 especially for bar after dinner .

For directions and reservations, click here.

3 – Vogue :

(Monday – Saturday 12:00 -02:00 / Sunday 10:30 – 01:00)

Vogue is located in Beşiktaş, on its large terrace you can enjoy the marvellous Bosphorus view and by the help of the large mirrors  view is also available indoors. They serve lunch and dinner and brunch on Sundays but also you can have only a Mohito at this lovely roof bar.

The restaurant/bar is located in Spor Cad.  BJK Plaza A Blok Floor: 13.

0 212 227 44 04

4 – Ceylan Inter Continental / City Lights Bar :

(Open everyday between 2:00 pm – 2:00 am)

Unique Bosphorus view very close to Taksim will accompany you to have a relaxed and enjoyable time. Exotic cocktails and tasty snacks will be offered with five star quality service.

Click here for directions.

 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.