Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus, Istanbul

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus - A restored 19th-century Ottoman palace with luxury spa, waterfront dining, and panoramic Bosphorus views

Occupying a lovingly restored 19th-century Ottoman palace on the shores of the Bosphorus Strait, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul offers 170 rooms and suites with neoclassical architecture. This 5-star Istanbul hotel features both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, three traditional hammams, and a spa with sauna, steam room, and relaxation lounge. The property's dining venues include Aqua Restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, an all-day lounge offering afternoon tea and Turkish pide, and a seasonal pop-up restaurant specializing in kebabs and mezes. Located in one of Istanbul's trendiest neighborhoods, Four Seasons stands mere steps from Nişantaşı's fashionable shopping street and Dolmabahçe Palace. The property is 3.5 miles from Sultanahmet Tram and 28 miles from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

Pros

Private dock for Bosphorus cruises and water transfers

Neoclassical façade designed to be viewed from the water

Full-service spa with traditional Turkish hammams

Live entertainment at AQUA Restaurant & Bar featuring Ata Marin Band

Cons

28 miles distance from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

Busy tourist area during peak seasons