Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus

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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
9.4 (470 reviews)
Ciragan Cad. No:28, Besiktas , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed
Pets 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Outdated rooms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Guests pointed out that room amenities were outdated and needed upgrades.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Adults stay for € 75.60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 470 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
H
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
5
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
K
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
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Vappalak • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • ch
3
Nie wieder Fourseasons Bosphorus
Pros:

Hotel, Lage sind sehr schön und luxuriös

Cons:

Service in allen Restaurants sehr schlecht!
Unfreundlich, arrogant, langsam, kalte Speisen, Dinge wie Bitte um Eiswürfel, Menukarte mussten mehrfach wiederholt werden.
Service entspricht in keinem Restaurant nur annähernd einem 5 Sterne Hotel

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Michalis • family_with_children • gr
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Vladyslav • couple • ua
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
6
Beautiful hotel, but prostitutes and drug dealers go there too.
Pros:

The staff were lovely, they are really kind and enthusiastic. The setting is also stunning, especially the pool area and spa. The free shuttle boat between the four seasons bosphorus and four seasons sultan in the old town was a real treat.

Cons:

Too many prostitutes and drug dealers.

One evening, when we were in the bar by the pool, around 10pm three high end prostitutes arrived with their pimp. They were then introduced to a table of 5 Russian businessmen. We were on the table next to them, so we heard the entire conversation. This made us feel quite uncomfortable, especially when things got quite heated with a small argument and the businessmen left. Afterwards, the pimp chastised one of the prostitutes for talking too much.

Two days later, a group of 6-7 Russian men in their 20s occupied the same bar area. They were dressed in very casual clothes, shorts and t shirts, and became increasingly loud, drunk and rude to the staff. They were going back and forth to the toilets in groups of two, three and even four at a time, openly using cocaine. It was only 7pm so there were still children using the toilets. The men did nothing to conceal their drug use.

I brought this to the attention of several members of waiting staff who apologised and explained that they also felt uncomfortable, but this was a family who spend a lot of money in the hotel. As a result, we didn’t use the bar area or eat dinner in the hotel.

We spoke to one of the managers the next day who said it wouldn’t happen again and asked why we hadn’t mentioned it at the time, but we did mention it. Staff just felt too uncomfortable to do anything about it, so we left.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
M
Meshari • couple • sa
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Naif • couple • sa
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Yasir • couple • dm
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Ilya • family_with_children • ru
10
It was a business trip , short, but hotel gives perception that we were staying almost week there
Pros:

very nice hotel at good location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Vlad Shusharin • solo_traveller • ru
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Dmytro • couple • ua
9
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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marco_polo_sabe • Couples • Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
10
Wonderful hotel!
Pros:

The Best hotel in Istanbul! Having Diner o de looking the Bosphorous is unique! Service is impeccable. Housekeeping brilliant. Great stay!

2026-06-11 • via Tripadvisor
M
MILENA • couple • ru
6
Pros:

Приятный отель, но уже достаточно старый. Внутри запах старых ковров и мебели, стены и обстановка в комнате совсем не вдохновляет.

Cons:

В ресторане ждали очень долго еду, и качество было не самое лучшее, персонал вежливый, но достаточно медлительный и забывает о просьбах. Плед ждала весь вечер и напоминала пару раз, так и не принесли. В итоге покусали комары:(

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Monika • couple • de
8
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee