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Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Turkish cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Turkish cuisine
Exterior
Exterior
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, Turkish bath/hammam

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Kemankes Caddesi No: 57-59, Karaköy - Beyoglu, Istanbul, 34425
  • Galataport
    8 min walk
  • Mürver Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Tophane Station
    5 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST)
    47 min drive

Room options

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

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

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

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

With a stay at Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, within a 10-minute walk of Galataport and Istanbul Museum of Modern Art. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Egyptian Bazaar and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Galata Tower.

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 10 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 4 min drive
  • Taksim Square - 4 min drive
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min drive
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mürver Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Divan Brasserie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Selamlique Istanbul - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Berlin Line Karaköy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mums Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus

Luxury Istanbul hotel in Istanbul City Center with a full-service spa
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus offers 200 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 49-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Qualia has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 200 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and body treatments. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Gourmet Bar, a bar/lounge that specializes in Turkish cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Gourmet Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in Turkish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Archer Cafe Bistro - This bistro specializes in Turkish cuisine. Open daily.
Murver Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Secured covered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Secured covered valet parking on site (EUR 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: EUR 22 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Gourmet Bar
  • Archer Cafe Bistro
  • Murver Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible dressing table height (centimetres): 80
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 2000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 10 per day (in/out privileges)

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Novotel Istanbul Karakoy Opening February 2016 Hotel
Novotel Karakoy Opening February 2016 Hotel
Novotel Istanbul Karakoy Opening February 2016
Novotel Karakoy Opening February 2016
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel
Novotel Bosphorus Hotel
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus
Novotel Bosphorus
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus (Opening February 2016)
Novotel Istanbul Karakoy (Opening February 2016)
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Istanbul
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul

Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahtab

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except the loud loud music sound every night up to 2 am in the morning from the neighbors across the street In fact for 2 night stay we didn’t sleep at all
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onur

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dilip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second time staying at Novotel. Lovely lobby area Breakfast is good and worth it. Galata port, Karakoy ferry terminal and restaurants all within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not great for price
Standard rooms pretty grim for the price. Loud club music pumping till late. Stay elsewhere really.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel well located
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angelo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the area is very nice, clean and safe. What i didn't like was our room on a couple of occasions not getting done till late afternoons.l, especially if you are doing tours throughout the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hassan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in middle of bustling area, extremely loud at night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ABDULAZIZ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nesmet Awatif Fahmi

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Khalil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff at the front gate and desk were very kind. The hotel room was clean. But two women in the loft-top restaurant were a little bit unkind and misunderstood in English.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ABDULAZIZ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay lots of things to do in very beautiful surroundings
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

asford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique friendly staff overall I would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdolreza

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

VIRIYA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Breakfast area/ environment was superb. Wish that there were more hot menu for the breakfast. Services were very much below my expectations, given the price and level of the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nizar, Alzhara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small with no night stands. The spa was excellent with massages and Turkish hammam. Beds are comfortable but the sofa was not. Will not repeat staying because the room was too small for the price I paid.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, I assure you cannot go wrong. The Galataport building is right in front the hotel and you can spend all day there and you get amazing views of the Bosphorus. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Ask for a quiet room
Comfortable room in good location was ultimately let down by terrible sleep due to noise outside the hotel until early in the morning
Stayed 1 night in May 2024