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Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus

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5.0 star property
8.6

Excellent

Waterfront sanctuary in Istanbul

A rooftop restaurant offers breathtaking Bosphorus views while serving delicious breakfast in the heart of Karaköy. The spa and indoor pool create an oasis-like retreat. Walking distance to Galataport's shops, with easy access to Istanbul's iconic sights and harbor boat tours.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a red sofa, a small table, and a view of the outside balcony.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a building through the window.

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View (Bosphorus)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View (Bosphorus)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair. There is a balcony with curtains and a view of the outside.

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the city through a window.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outside.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a phone.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus is near a metro station. Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Galataport and Egyptian Bazaar. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Kemankes Caddesi No: 57-59, Karaköy - Beyoglu, Istanbul, 34425

What's nearby

  • A waterfront promenade with a mosque and minarets in the background.
    Bosphorus
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A coastal cityscape with a prominent mosque, a flag, and a historic building.
    Galataport
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river with boats, and a mix of historic and modern buildings.
    Galata Tower
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A red tram with the number 223 on a busy street.
    Istiklal Avenue
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tophane Station
    5 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station
    13 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • Mürver Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Divan Brasserie
    6 min walk
  • Faros Karaköy
    1 min walk
  • Berlin Line Karaköy
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (EUR 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Archer Cafe Bistro
  • Gourmet Bar
  • Murver Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note: views from the "Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View (Bosphorus)" room category may be obstructed when cruise ships are harbored at port.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 28 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 2000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 16082

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per day. Valet parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 2000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Galataport, Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, and Galata Tower. Egyptian Bazaar and Taksim Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Tophane Station is 5 minutes by foot and Karakoy Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1006 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

shanil

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Excellent staff! Great breakfast! And very very convenient and beautiful location! Will visit again,!,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

shafi

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Excellent location and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Faten

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Location and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Monica

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Novotel Istanbul has a very good location, especially for travelers who enjoy having plenty of restaurants and cafés nearby. The hotel is just a few steps from Galataport and about a 5-minute walk from the tram station. From there, it is only about three stops to Eminönü, making it easy to visit many of Istanbul’s main attractions. The neighborhood is quite busy and can feel crowded, but overall, the convenient location makes up for it. It’s a good choice if you want to be close to restaurants, transportation, Galataport, and the main tourist areas of Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

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amazing hotel and amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ghias

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Great location, excellent breakfast, helpful staff and clean and spacious room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philippe

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A superb option for Istanbul where I like to stay when possible. Quiet, large rooms and a delightful breakfast. Price of the room varies a lot depending on the season and events in Istanbul so it comes sometimes too pricey.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

James

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Very clean and modern room, friendly staff, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

VIJAY

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Location, Comfortable Stay & Wonderful Service We had a fantastic stay at Novotel Bosphorus for 9 nights in August 2026. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Istanbul. The location is excellent—close to trams and ferries, and situated on a lively street with easy access to plenty of restaurants and nightlife. We also felt very safe throughout our stay, with a police station conveniently located next door. The staff was always prompt, courteous, and helpful, and the customer service was excellent. Our bed was extremely comfortable, and having one and a half bathrooms in the room was a surprise that we absolutely loved! Despite being in such a lively area, the room was very well insulated, and we did not hear a thing from outside. This made for wonderfully peaceful nights and great sleep after long days of exploring beautiful Istanbul. If you’re planning a trip to Istanbul, make Novotel Bosphorus your hotel of choice. The location, comfort, service, and convenience made our stay truly enjoyable. A big thank you to all the staff for your hospitality and for helping make our trip to Istanbul such a memorable one. We would happily stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Roger

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Breakfast was good. Staff was professional but cold didn't make you feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Shamala

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in an excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Talal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best stays in Istanbul

Super location, fastest checkin in istanbul. The room was spacious and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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Great place to stay lots of things to do in very beautiful surroundings
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

farzad

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Very nice location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arjun

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Nice place and nice restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

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Nice hotel well located
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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We loved this property for the excellent breakfast and comfortable rooms. The location is excellent with lots of dining and shopping options in close proximity.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

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We loved our two night stay! Wonderful accommodations! Hotel staff is helpful, friendly and the area is safe and bustling! Istanbul is amazing! Thank you Novotel, Istanbul for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and spacious bars and restaaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff at check in great! Luggage staff were great as well and very helpful.. The overall staff were very informative, friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND

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The hotel was comfortable and clean which is my priority. The location was outstanding. Walking to many things and quaint cafes. The rooftop restaurant was nice good food. And the bar was fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Akiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a very friendly atmosphere. The room is stylish and spacious. The location is fantastic if your main goal is to visit the famous spots.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

asford

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Unique friendly staff overall I would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property for a short stay in the hub of Istanbul
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good service and the hotel location excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024