Stories about Istanbul are always full of hot epithets. A fairytale city, a tourist dream city, a graceful bridge between Europe and Asia, full of incredible contrasts that must be seen with your own eyes. The history of the great Ottoman Empire lives in this village, a galaxy of gorgeous sights flaunts, delicious coffee is brewed and gourmets beckon with exquisite oriental sweets.
A visit to the Turkish pearl of architecture, the focus of traditions and beliefs, the fireworks of boutiques and shopping centers are always associated with intense physical activity. Therefore, it is better to choose Istanbul hotels with swimming pools for living: you will get more comfort, and it will not hurt to relieve fatigue in the nirvana of gentle water after a sparkling day. It is up to them to choose exactly which accommodation facilities travelers will like, and we will just tell you what to look for.
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul 5 *
Estimates of tourists: gorgeous, the highest level, we give 5 points out of 5, this already says a lot. The ratings go through the roof, the staff amazes with the impeccable service, the chefs in the restaurant make you forget about diets. 5 stars on shoulder straps shine with well-deserved brilliance. The proximity to the center and the shopping paradise of Nisantasi with a legion of branded stores makes it necessary to choose this place for the deployment of not only leisure travelers, but also business people who have come to buy goods.
The institution is proud of the international safety certificate, is famous for its enchanting views of the Bosphorus from the windows and likes to emphasize that each room here is individually decorated by the design maestro Huang Hu.
The service offers are endless: 2 swimming pools, a spa complex, nimble wi fi throughout the territory, restaurants with various cuisines of the world, a bar with a string of cocktails, drinks with and without degrees, various brands of coffee and aromatic Turkish tea, parking for cars, open roof terrace, round-the-clock room service, comfortable soundproofing, well-trained staff, competent cleaning of all rooms. The range of rooms is wide, but it is better to try to book apartments with views of the fabulously beautiful Bosphorus.
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Exclusive rooftop pool
CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul 5 *
Landmark - city center, Taksim square. The highlight is 2 magnificent swimming pools and a spa center with a lot of pleasant treatments. For active guests there is a fitness zone Livera with an impressive size of 8.5 thousand square meters. The rooms are luxuriously designed, public areas amaze with the sophistication of the interiors. Among the proposals are private Prestige suites with a fully equipped kitchen.
The guests' favorite place is an open roof terrace with stunning views of the picturesque Turkish village. The variety of culinary delights in the 3 restaurants is amazing. After all, here you can taste fresh seafood dishes for breakfast, devote lunch to kebabs and meat delicacies, and diversify dinner with Japanese cuisine with sushi and rolls.
From the panoramic windows of the restaurant you can endlessly admire the Bosphorus Strait, Topkapi Palace, the Princes' Islands, the Golden Horn and the Maiden's Tower. And if you want to get to know Istanbul better with your own eyes, it's time to go to Istiklal Street next to a superbly developed infrastructure with shops, art galleries, souvenir shops and restaurants.
CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul
2 swimming pools and a large spa and fitness center
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti 5 *
A network handsome man with spacious rooms with cozy furniture and panoramic windows overlooking the surrounding landscapes. Some rooms overlook the delightful charm of the Bosphorus. Guests have access to 2 swimming pools, one of which belongs to the Eforea Spa, which offers an excellent selection of relaxing treatments.
A rich breakfast buffet is served in the restaurant in the morning for all guests, in the bars you can always drink wonderful Turkish coffee and enjoy oriental sweets. Those who wish can order lunch and dinner in the restaurant à la carte; the quality of the dishes satisfies even the most discerning gourmets. Location - Bomonti area, practically in the center of the city. There are as many as 2 metro stations nearby: at Taksim Square and Osmanbey.
There are not so many staff in the institution who can speak Russian with tourists, but the infrastructure is so developed nearby, there are so many important shopping centers for shopping lovers that this shortcoming no longer seems like a great oversight. The staff are cordial and hospitable, they try to solve all the problems of the guests in a short time.
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti
The rooms offer views of the European and Asian parts of the city
The Marmara Taksim 5 *
The location is the very heart of Taksim Square, where the vibrant city life with a lot of tempting shops is in full swing. The distance to the historic center is about 1 km, from the windows of the upper floors there is an unmatched panorama of the surroundings. The list of service benefits: a terrace with an outdoor pool, umbrellas and sun loungers, luxurious rooms with magnificent and comfortable furniture, a spa complex with a Turkish hammam, diligent room service.
The Tuti Restaurant welcomes guests in the morning with a hearty breakfast with a wide selection of dishes. Tuti Bar and Panorama Restaurant with a view terrace serve set menus. The Chocolate Shop has garnered a lot of fans with a stunning selection of handmade chocolates and freshly baked pastries. At the reception of the spa area, you can book a massage and book a visit to the sauna.
Sports lovers will be pleased with the gym equipment. The staff, dressed in bright red uniforms, not only looks good on the outside, but also copes with their duties with brilliance.
The marmara taksim
Terrace with outdoor pool, spa with hammam
Crowne Plaza Florya Istanbul 5 *
Location - Floria embankment, right on the shores of the azure sea. For the comfort of guests, there are 2 swimming pools, in the warm season you can swim in the fresh air, in the cool season, visit the spa complex with an indoor man-made pond. Within walking distance is the magnificent Istanbul Oceanarium.
Nearby, you can also take advantage of the hospitality of high-end restaurants with authentic cuisine and purchase goods from the luxury shops of the Aqua Florya Luxury Shopping Center. Convenient services include sparkling fi, airport shuttle, room service, a bar with an excellent selection of drinks and light snacks, laundry, dry cleaning, and secure parking.
Each room is well-equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. The Marmaray high-speed train station is within walking distance, so you can get to the historic center of Istanbul without any hassle. Breakfast is not included in the room rate, but its quality is so great that guests are happy to pay extra for this service.
Crowne Plaza Florya Istanbul
Breakfast is served in the restaurant in the morning
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus 5 *
Another well-trained network representative with a solid quality management system for the services provided. The appearance of the institution is distinguished by its thoughtful luxury to the smallest detail, although the building and premises are clearly not young. Within the walls of the sophisticated accommodation facility, you can feel a certain regal atmosphere and an unobtrusive shine of light pomp, creating the feeling of entering the world of high society.
A large outdoor pool, rooms with private terraces overlooking a picturesque park, views from the upper floors of the magic of the evening Bosphorus in bright lights, 6 restaurants and bars with an army of delicious dishes, a string of aromatic coffee and tart wines. The rooms are decorated in the national style and are pleasantly sized.
For those who wish, there is a spa complex with 2 indoor pools, a health center, a fitness club. The key attractions of Istanbul can be reached by taxi or metro, the nearest stations are from 5 to 15 minutes walk. The shopping districts of the center of Nisantasi are located 10 minutes away at a leisurely pace, and visiting them always gives a lot of positive and delightfulness.
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
10 minutes walk from Taksim Square
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel 5 *
The design of the rooms is bright, colorful and cheerful, which cannot but create a positive mood. The view from the windows is beautiful, the legendary Hagia Sophia cathedral opens up in all its glory. At the reception and in the restaurant there are employees who are fluent in Russian and are ready to answer all questions. The range of numbers is amazing.
Depending on your wishes and material possibilities, you can choose economy class premises and luxurious family duplex suites with an area of 80 sq. m. The institution often offers its guests pleasant loyalty programs and large discounts for accommodation depending on the season and other circumstances. The Grandbazar and the Blue Mosque can be reached on foot in a few minutes.
There are a great many democratic restaurants in the area, pastry shops with oriental sweets and delicious coffee, shops of all stripes. All room rates already include an excellent breakfast with an extensive selection of dishes. Tourists warn that the pool contains areas of the rim with sharp edges, and the room service staff sometimes needs to hurry up so that they work more dexterously.
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Live music on Fridays and Saturdays
Miss Istanbul Hotel & Spa 4 *
The object is not ideal in service, but it tries to work for a solid 4 plus. Many guests choose this option because of the convenient location near the traffic intersection and the dizzying infrastructure with all the benefits of civilization. The area of the city is quiet, the historical center is nearby, after walking you can relax in the spa complex and cheer up in the pools.
Rooms are cleaned with a change of bed linen and towels, thorough and regular, but guests complain that they lacked teapots in the rooms. The interior of the rooms and public areas pleases with aristocratic elegance, the sleeping places are comfortable and give guests the opportunity to get up in the morning well-rested and ready for new adventures. Hikers can go to the picturesque Gulhane Park in the surrounding area. Fans of healthy lifestyles will not be disappointed by the procedures in the wellness center.
The institution is characterized by a fairly democratic price tag and frequent promotions that allow you to book accommodation for ridiculous money. The cost of the rooms already includes a very hearty breakfast, however, the choice of dishes is not always wide.
Miss Istanbul Hotel & Spa
Buffet breakfast served daily
Radisson President Beyazit Istanbul 4 *
To give a description in two words: the network representative is a hard worker, diligent, thoughtful, comfortable. The area of the rooms is envy in size, the views from the windows and balconies are mesmerizing, the sea and the surrounding landscapes of the city open to the eye. The rooftop restaurant overlooking Istanbul creates the feeling of being in a magical oriental fairy tale, and dishes from the chef with hints of national piquancy only enhance this impression.
The cost of rooms of all categories, and their choice is great, and the price tag is pretty, already includes a good breakfast a la "buffet". The staff solves all the problems of the guests in such a way that the guests do not know the trouble and want to come back here again. The following benefits are seen from the service list: 2 well-maintained pools, a spa area with wellness manipulations, a fitness center, an airport shuttle, a bar with a wide range of drinks and snacks, room service at any time of the day. Location - Sultanahmet district, all sights are within easy reach.
Radisson President Beyazit Istanbul
Just 230 meters from the Grand Bazaar
Orka Royal Hotel & Spa 4 *
The ratings for diligence from tourists are not the highest, travelers are embarrassed by the small size of the rooms in the rooms and the weak breakfast in the choice of dishes. On the other hand, the institution has a high customer focus, and the staff keeps their nose down the wind in terms of economic news and is ready to make concessions in service prices in order to attract guests.
The size of the complex can be called rather compact against the background of fellow tourist shops, but the design of the premises is intricate and original. The location is excellent in all respects, quiet, calm, near convenient transport hubs and stops. Fitness exercises in the gym, swimming in 2 pools help to keep in excellent physical shape during the trip.
In the evenings, on the open rooftop terrace, it is so cozy to while away the time in the company of a glass of wine or a cup of coffee, and once again enjoy the beauty of the city and the charm of its business card - the Bosphorus Strait. The rooms were remembered by the guests for their unassuming cosiness and the presence of a tea station.
Orka Royal Hotel & Spa
Guests have free access to the spa
Great Fortune Hotel & Spa 4 *
Nice spa with a cozy indoor pool and a collection of pleasant treatments. Excellent location close to the Hagia Sophia and other historical wonders of the city. The area of the rooms and the renovation of the premises leaves much to be desired, the staff do not always have time to cope with their duties or are used to being lazy. Among the positive impressions: Russian-speaking staff, good breakfasts included in the room rate, an open terrace on the top floor, the presence of a kettle, mini-bar, flat-screen TV, safe, hairdryer, magnificent views from the windows, delicious orange juices.
The guests were especially impressed by the behavior of the administrator named Shah, who fiddled with the guests on any occasion until a victorious solution of problems and quickly fulfilled any requests. The price tag for the service is democratic, if tourists are not too demanding, this option will suit them in all respects. Geolocation - Historical Peninsula, the distance to the Blue Mosque is 500 m.
Great Fortune Hotel & Spa
Located in the Historic Peninsula
Berjer Boutique Hotel & Spa 4 *
A favorite place of residence for relatives of patients of the Acibadem Taksim hospital, which is located nearby. Breakfasts and room equipment are average, but no one remains hungry and returns to the establishment for the night with pleasure. Location - near Taksim Square, tourists assigned the accommodation facility the status of “cheap hotel for modest money”. The atmosphere is quiet, the staff is diligent and friendly, the area is prestigious, transport is available, the stops are conveniently located. The guests' favorites are the spa complex and the indoor pool, where the service is always at its best.
The rooms are compact in size, but decorated in an original and tasteful way. For lovers of evening gatherings with a glass of wine or a cup of aromatic coffee, the bartender works hard, if you wish, food and drinks can be ordered to your room. The infrastructural charms of Istiklal Street can be reached on foot in 15-20 minutes at a leisurely pace. The Demiroren shopping center is also nearby.
Berjer Boutique Hotel & Spa
The main restaurant serves a buffet breakfast
Hotel Istanbul Trend 4 *
Quiet, well-groomed, comfortable. Literally in 10 minutes. you can get to the iconic sights: the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, which served as the backdrop for the filming of the Turkish TV series "The Magnificent Century" and Grandbazar. The rooftop outdoor pool is filled with seawater, but pampers tourists with water activities only during the warmer months. The spa's indoor pool is a place to unwind at any time, and treatments can be booked at the wellness center.
The rooms do not differ in a huge area, but they are thoughtfully arranged and comfortable for sleeping and relaxing. The service line contains the usual set of services: bar service, wi fi throughout the territory, room service, airport transfers, a small fitness club.There is an ATM in the building, the staff is hospitable and servile, the nearest tram stop Laleli is only 50 meters away.
The location of the accommodation facility is also the easiest to identify by the landmark - the Laleli district, anyone will always tell you how to get here. Room rates include breakfast, lunch and dinner and can be ordered at the restaurant, which is popular with locals, and this is a good sign.
Hotel Istanbul Trend
Located in Istanbul's Laleli district
Orka Old City Hotel & Spa 3 *
Small pool on the open rooftop terrace overlooking the enchanting landscapes of the surrounding area. Near the pool, you can comfortably sit at a table to have a snack, drink wine or coffee with desserts. It is better to use the indoor pool in the spa area when visiting the sauna or in a separate mode. A decent continental breakfast is served in the morning.
Lunch and dinner can be ordered individually from the menu. Location - the city center, close to key architectural and religious masterpieces. Fans of original souvenirs can easily walk to the Grandbazar and the Spice Bazaar, only half a kilometer away.
The collection of service offers: rooms for people with disabilities, a fitness center, wellness treatments, transfers to and from Ataturk Air Harbor, private parking for cars, room service, a bar with snacks and excellent cocktails. The service / price ratio is here at a decent level.
Orka Old City Hotel & Spa
Located in the Marmara region
Grand Sile Hotel 3 *
The building and rooms are a bit outdated, alas, and the conscientious and hospitable staff and a large outdoor pool have to save the day. In the morning, the restaurant serves a mid-range breakfast. In the evening, you can order lunch and dinner here. There may be temporary problems with food during Ramadan.
The sea coast is 500 m away, but the main attractions of the Turkish handsome man are located quite far away. The Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and Dolmabahce palaces are just over 50 km away, and it will take about an hour to drive to the wonderful bridge across the Bosphorus. Far away are favorite shopping spots: Spice Bazaar and Grandbazar. Location - Sile town in the outskirts of Istanbul, about 1 km from the center.
Grand Sile Hotel
A la carte breakfast served daily