Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus

5.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Turkish cuisine
Exterior
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Turkish cuisine
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, Turkish bath

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Kemankes Caddesi No: 57-59, Karaköy - Beyoglu, Istanbul, 34425
  • Galata Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Taksim Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hagia Sophia
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus

5-star hotel in Istanbul City Center
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus features an indoor pool and a health club. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, a sauna, and spa services. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus has designated areas for smoking.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (EUR 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Archer Cafe Bistro
  • Gourmet Bar
  • Murver Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2015
  • 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 drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

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 at the property
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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 4 2025 to February 13 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 28 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 2000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 15 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
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. 542 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Carolina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adlet

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

ENAS

Overpriced! You can find better for similar pricing
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nazilla Mehrannia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Panama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cevdet, Fairfax

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra, Carolina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hooman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SADIQ

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager Mustafa was great . He addressed our needs and guided us
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located very close to where all the cruise ships dock in Istanbul and in the heart of Karakoy. Convenient location to get to other parts of Istanbul. Room looked a bit dated but was quite functional. The rooftop bar was a nice place to grab a drink with a view of the Bosphorus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cevdet, Fairfax

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property for the excellent breakfast and comfortable rooms. The location is excellent with lots of dining and shopping options in close proximity.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yevgenia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It is okay. I am not sure i’d want to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and spacious bars and restaaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Muad

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahtab

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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