Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus

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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
9.4 (484 reviews)
Ciragan Cad. No:28, Besiktas , Istanbul , tr
+90 212 381 40 00

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Beautiful location
Excellent spa
Cons:
Outdated rooms
High prices
Food quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.94
Several guests noted the need for room renovations, which affects perceptions of cleanliness.
Service
10
The staff was frequently noted as very helpful and friendly, contributing positively to overall experience.
Location
10
Exceptional location mentioned by multiple guests, enhancing their stay.
Room Quality
8.94
Guests pointed out that room amenities were outdated and needed upgrades.
Amenities
9.94
Amenities such as the spa and pool were positively received.
Value for Money
8.94
Some guests felt prices were too high compared to the quality of rooms and dining options.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Mixed reviews on food quality, with some guests reporting dissatisfaction with breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
10
Despite some issues, the overall experience was rated highly by guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 06:27

Property Description

Luxurious Ottoman Palace Along the Bosphorus

Historic Architecture and Modern Luxury: Step into a renovated 19th-century Ottoman palace where historic architecture meets luxurious details. Enjoy the indoor and heated outdoor pools, garden, and terrace with stunning Bosphorus views.

Elegant Rooms and Dining: Tastefully decorated rooms feature fine furnishings, iPod docking stations, and flat-screen TVs. Indulge in Mediterranean cuisine at Aqua Restaurant or savor fresh dishes at the Pool Grill. The Lobby Bar offers a cozy spot for socializing.

Relaxation and Wellness: Stay fit in the fitness center, unwind in the sauna or Turkish bath, and pamper yourself with spa therapy. With 24/7 room service and a welcoming reception, every need is catered to.

Experience luxury at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that only dogs that are 7 kg or less are allowed at the hotel.

Please kindly be informed that smoking is allowed only in certain rooms. Smoking in nonsmoking rooms are subject to an extra charge to cover deep-cleaning expenses.

Please be informed that, as of 1st of July, hotel will provide premium internet connection to all guests.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person’s ID and credit card.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 1, 2026 until Mon, May 31, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

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Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 484 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.94
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.94
Amenities: 9.94
Value for Money: 8.94
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 10
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Penny • solo_traveller • us
10
Real treat
Pros:

Exceptional service
Absolutely beautiful hotel
Food incredible at Aqua

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Zbigniew • couple • pl
10
Komfort na najwyższym poziomie.
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Maria Jorge • extended_group • pt
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Jose • couple • es
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • za
9
Pros:

Room was great, position is superb, loved the ferry to Sutlanamet!

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Mahdiadv • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

فندق من الخيال رائع جدا والخدمة راقية

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Rustam • family_with_children • kz
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Dmitrii • couple • bg
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Taner • couple • ru
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Louis • couple • be
8
Chère Istanbul…
Cons:

On se croit milliardaire puis on tombe de haut en apprenant au premier matin que le petit-déjeuner (plus de 100,00 EUR pour deux personnes tout de même) n’est pas compris dans le tarif de la réservation par Booking (curieux curieux). Ceci dit le personnel lui-même est aux petits soins, l’emplacement est spectaculaire et Istanbul reste une ville fabuleuse. Chère Istanbul…

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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oppyga • Couples • Atlanta, Georgia
10
One of my favorite hotels anywhere
Pros:

My third stay here. A top tier hotel in the Four Seasons group. Stately building inside and out. Personnel are gracious, attentive and unobtrusive. Food is amazing laced with Turkish treats. The location I'm the hotel which gives all three restaurants and waterfront view is unparalleled.

2026-07-31 • via Tripadvisor
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ConsultantSF • Family • San Francisco, California
10
Exceptional Hotel
Pros:

This is an exceptional hotel. The location is amazing - right on the bosphorus with a gorgeous pool and rooms that were part of the original palace. Our rooms have 20' ceilings. The service is outstanding - they could not be nicer to myself, husband and two teen boys. The breakfast and brunch buffets are the best we have ever seen. I would stay here again in a heart beat. Istanbul is a fascinating place but you would also be happy just hanging out at the hotel!

2026-07-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Madina • family_with_children • uz
5
Pros:

Location is perfect and staff

Cons:

Room are very small but prices very high

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Stephane • couple • fr
9
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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hedieh • couple • ir
10
Feels like home
Pros:

Whole thing

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Reinhard • couple • de
9
Sehr schönes und sehr gutes Hotel
Pros:

Personal,Frühstück ausgezeichnet
Abendessen weniger gut(Preis-Leistungverhält
NIS?)

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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JonnyBBad • Business • Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
6
Disappointing - plenty of excellent competition in Istanbul - try them instead.
Pros:

I was only here two nights but I think that was enough to demonstrate that this is not worth the time or money. I was told that the hotel was far from the best in Istanbul but it was very near my meetings so I ignored that advice.

The room - on the top floor - was quite large although it had a slightly weird ceiling due to the sloping roof. It was quite dark with one small dormer window that I could just see teh Bosphorus out of if I peered hard and had a very nice tub (for one!).

The service was where this hotel fell down - the bar and restaurant appear to be run entirely separately from the hotel itself so as a resident you get no special privileges and have to fight s-=for the very limited space with walk ins. Not only that but by splitting the bar area and restaurant area that further erstits seating if you want - and everyone should want - to have sundowners by teh Bosphorus.

Having been lied to by the bar staff about table availability by the Strait ("all booked by residents Sir") I demanded to see teh General Manager but he refused to see me and I had to contend with the F&B manager who was very nice but by tenth damage had been done. I had my sunder (table was not of course booked by residents - but why lie to me so obviously?)

Not the best example of Four Seasons to say the least - but since they have another facility in Istanbul maybe I will try that next time - or maybe the Mandarin Oriental or the Penisula instead the next time I am in town.

There is no shortage of excellent competition in Istanbul - try them instead.

2026-07-09 • via Tripadvisor
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581kram • Couples
8
A good hotel but could be better
Pros:

This is a beautiful property right on the waterfront with an outstanding spa. The steam room and indoor pool are presently closed but they opened the steam in the hammam for us instead which was great. Excellent massage and nice spa relaxation area.

Nice spacious rooms and good housekeeping. Concierge was excellent and helpful.

FS is an international brand and has to however live up to that brand and this hotel falls short in my view. I do not like the fact there is only one restaurant open for lunch and nothing else suitable nearby. In the open air people can chain smoke in that restaurant air and there is only one non smoking area which today had a table of five men all on full blast speaker phone calls. It felt like a circus and not a relaxing break. I appreciate people cannot tell others how to behave but I believe if you are at a FS restaurant for lunch you should behave respectfully to others or otherwise managers should control the culture and behaviour in communal spaces.

Returning to the pool there are more chain smokers.
You move and someone else sits down and more smoking. I think there should be designated smoking areas for people and communal spaces like the pool should be non smoking or otherwise certain areas for smoking only. There has been a whole group of people right next to the water chain smoking cigars and it’s really unpleasant.

You move to the other side and the lifeguard is listening on his phone on full blown speakerphone music of his own which I don’t want to hear either!

I think this is probably a hotel mostly for domestic Turkish tourists rather than international tourists, and so many won’t be bothered about that, but it’s not for me so I won’t be back.

2026-07-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Yusuf • family_with_children • de
10
Sehr sehr sehr tolles freundliches Personal !
Pros:

Sehr Baby freundliches Hotel!! 👍👍

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • couple • gb
8
It’s a wonderful hotel in a wonderful location, it’s just a shame it hosts so many events
Pros:

It’s just a beautiful location, the pool, spar, gym are all superb. Great rooms.

Cons:

There’s always something going on. A major event and something is always being set up or taken down. So scaffolding outside. Car park crowded.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee