Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul

About this hotel

On the shores of the Bosphorus strait, this posh hotel is 17 minutes’ walk from the Büyük Mecidiye Mosque and 4 km from Dolmabahçe Palace. It’s 41 km from Istanbul Airport.

Refined rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, as well as tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms offer balconies and/or strait views. Suites provide living rooms; an upgraded suite comes with a private gym. Room service is available.

Amenities include a restaurant, a cafe and 2 bars, plus an outdoor pool, and a spa with a gym, an indoor pool and a kids’ pool. There’s also breakfast.