Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus. On the European bank of the Bosphorus – which flows through Istanbul’s history and heart – Four Seasons gives a 19th-century palace a fresh, eclectic spirit. Alluring facilities include a chic urban spa. Fine restaurants and pools by the quayside overlook the Asian shore. And all are awash in the light, space and excitement of this water’s-edge location.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus offers 170 guest rooms including 25 suites. Bright and airy, blending Ottoman design details and contemporary furnishings, they open to balmy sea breezes and a variety of waterfront, garden and city views. Nearly a quarter of the rooms offer views across the legendary Strait to the hills of Asia.
The Spa takes inspiration from the enduring mystique and unique qualities of the hammam (Turkish bath), famous since Ottoman times. Serenity, purity and cleansing embody all facets of the guest experience. The 2,100-square-metre (22,605-square-foot) facility offers 10 luxurious treatment rooms (including a private spa suite for two), steam rooms, saunas, men’s and women’s hammams and a breathtaking skylit indoor pool. Nurturing and personal Four Seasons care ensures a relaxing, renewing journey that honours ancient Near Eastern tradition, while celebrating modern Western sophistication.
Choose Aqua for Mediterranean fine dining, highlighting Italian and Turkish cuisines. Relax in the intimate and sophisticated Lobby Bar and Lounge. Or dine in the breezy quayside atmosphere of the Pool Bar and Grill.
Location Summary
A fusion of age-old glories and a cool, contemporary 21st-century culture, Istanbul has survived two millennia of extraordinary history. The city holds appeal for all interests – architecture, art, culture, nightlife, cuisine and more.
Straddling the 32-kilometre (20-mile) Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul (formerly known as Byzantium, and then as Constantinople) is frequently described as the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Fought over time and again, the city became the centre of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Its historic heart – Sultanahmet and the bazaar quarter, with its great mosques, opulent palaces and Byzantine ruins – offers a fascinating glimpse into those tumultuous times.
Encompassing three land masses – two on the European side of the Bosphorus, divided by the Golden Horn, and the Asian shores – Istanbul is best explored neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus basks in the coastal resort ambience of the historic strait of the Bosphorus – with its vibrant jazz clubs and designer shops, and where reflections of private palaces shimmer in the wake of passing yachts.
Directions to Hotel
Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport is 25 kilometres (16 miles) and approximately 45 minutes by car from Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus. It is served by most major international airlines.
Services provided by the Hotel
Transfers are available between Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus and Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet. Please enquire at the Concierge; fee applies.
Taxis, rental cars, valet parking and limousine services are available. For more information, please contact the Concierge.
The Fitness Centre features advanced workout options for the fitness enthusiast. It offers the latest in cardiovascular equipment – with each machine featuring an LCD touch-screen television and headphones – as well as an extensive selection of weight-training machines and free weights.
High Speed Internet
Wired and Wireless high-speed Internet access.
Pool Outdoor
The pool overlooking the Bosphorus, with its pool deck and whirlpool, offers a quiet respite where guests can relax far from the bustle of the city.
Spa Facility
The 2,100-square-metre (22,605-square-foot) facility offers 10 luxurious treatment rooms (including a private spa suite for two), steam rooms, saunas, men’s and women’s hammams and a breathtaking skylit indoor pool.
Golfing
Kemer Golf and Country Club is Istanbul's most impressive golf club. The championship 18-hole, par 73 golf course is located in Belgrade Forest, just 40 minutes' drive from the Hotel.
Tennis Courts Nearby
Four Seasons has arranged for guests who are tennis enthusiasts to play at Swissotel The Bosphorus. The small fitness facility includes three tennis courts.