The advantages of rest in Istanbul have long been obvious to Russian travelers. A trip to an exotic warm country does not require a visa. The cost of the resorts is quite affordable for people with any budget. The flight is short, even kids can easily endure it. The climate is quite mild, the quality of tourist services is at its best, the infrastructure is well developed, there is enough public transport and it is convenient to use it.
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul 5*
The magnificent accommodation facility – the former Sultan's residence – is located right on the banks of the Bosphorus, between the districts of Ortakoy and Besiktas. There are 282 standard rooms and 31 suites with balconies or panoramic views of the strait. All places of residence are with an interesting vintage design.
The food is quite worthy of the palace of the Ottoman rulers. Laledan offers gourmet Italian cuisine, Tuğra on the top floor offers exclusive Ottoman and Turkish dishes (the chef uses recipes from historical archives!), Bosphorus Grill Restaurant offers meat, fish, seafood. Bar Le Fumoir offers spirits, cocktails, tobacco and Mexican cuisine, while The 47 has a DJ.
You can relax in the beautiful spa complex, it has 2 heated pools, one of them with a panoramic view, so that bathers feel like in the waters of the Bosphorus. There is a sauna, services of masseurs are offered. There is a gym. The role of the beach is played by an outdoor swimming pool with an equipped lounge area.
The successful location of your holiday destination will allow you to get acquainted with the many faces of Istanbul. The concierge team will help you find the best places to visit, no matter how long you are here. They will really tell you what is convenient to see in 3 days, 5 or a week.
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Crowne Plaza Florya Istanbul 5*
This vacation spot has a great location – the Floria embankment. All rooms feature a modern design style with a touch of national flavor.
Meals are provided at 2 restaurants and a bar. Vacationers have breakfast at Salamina, which offers mouth-watering snacks, fresh local fruits and delicious desserts. Atrox has masterpieces of Mediterranean cuisine, and the lounge bar attracts with an extensive range of cocktails, fruit and vegetable juices. Animators entertain you in the evenings.
In the spa center – relaxation in the hammam or sauna. Here is a real paradise for connoisseurs of massage – a huge selection of massage services. You can also count on peeling. The fitness center has a well-equipped room with exercise equipment for every taste, here you can do aerobics or directly fitness with a personal trainer.
There are 2 swimming pools – indoor year-round in the spa and seasonal in the air – huge and with an excellently equipped recreation area, there is a pool bar, there are private tents. Those who wish can play billiards, active vacationers go on walking tours. A 5-minute walk along the beautiful promenade is a large shopping center. Vacationers praise shopping, an abundance of restaurants and an interesting oceanarium on its territory.
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This property is located in Buyukcekmece, a fairly remote area of Istanbul on the Sea of Marmara. The building is noticeable from afar thanks to its unusual design – a blue glass roof. It offers guests 172 rooms of different categories of comfort, decorated in a modern minimalist style and soothing colors, with wonderful views from the windows – to the sea surface, lake and city landscape. From the object to the beach – 5-7 minutes on foot.
There are 2 restaurants – Sapphire right in the lobby has an exquisite decor and serves international cuisine, La Sera on the 7th floor offers a Mediterranean one. There is also a Cream&Dream Lobby Lounge. Swimming pools are available for vacationers – indoor and outdoor pools.
Guests note cleanliness, delicious food and excellent location: right opposite is a wonderful cafe with local cuisine, there are many restaurants, shops nearby, there is a shopping center and a water park.
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Cinar Hotel 5*
This is a fairly quiet resting place away from the bustle of the Istanbul city, in the Bakirkoy area. And quite compact: 48 attractive rooms with wonderful views from windows and balconies await guests. To get to the beach, you need to cross the walking and cycling paths – and here it is.
You can eat here indoors or on the open terrace, admiring the sea panorama. In the La Delicatesse restaurant, you can choose between international and local cuisine, an excellent wine list – Italian, French and Turkish wines. The North Shields Bar also offers wines – as well as snacks and cocktails.
There is a business centre, tour desk and gift shop on site. This is the perfect option to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. You can even spend the whole day in sun loungers by the pool – here it is seasonal, but with sea water, views and a gradual increase in depth. And you can go to the beach or walk along the promenade – vacationers willingly walk along it with their children.
The embankment is equipped, there are many grocery stores on it. Near the shopping center “Floria”, the oceanarium. In 15 minutes it is easy to slowly get to the port, where there are wonderful fish and gourmet restaurants. Guests note the friendliness of the staff, comfort and cleanliness.
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Hyatt Regency Istanbul Atakoy 5*
This majestic 17-storey building is located on the seashore. There are 284 rooms with stylish beige and turquoise finishes. Nearby is a clean, picturesque and well-equipped beach for the comfort of vacationers.
A continental breakfast is served in the morning. The Brizo Restaurant recommends tasting Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, while the rooftop Vue Lobby Bar offers Latin American snacks, signature cocktails and quality wines. The pool bar offers homemade food, alcohol and refreshing drinks.
Exclusive privileges await guests in the Regency Club lounge area. If you do not want to go to the beach, there are as many as 3 pools at your service. In addition to the usual jacuzzi, hammam and sauna, the Levana Spa has an impressive ice fountain.
The StayFit gym with all the necessary fitness equipment is open 24/7. The same applies to the business center: those wishing to organize a business meeting, seminar, conference are provided with 3500 m2 of open and covered space for their holding. The reception will gladly organize a tour or excursion for you, help with shopping routes.
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Sheraton Istanbul Atakoy Hotel
The property is located in Bakirkoy and is conveniently located next to three large shopping centers with a sea of entertainment: Galeria, Carousel and Capacity. The 19-storey modern building has 296 rooms and offers an inspiring seascape. Guests can enjoy buffet meals at 2 restaurants – Cook Book and Meyturk. Serves dishes from chefs, Turkish and international cuisine.
The spa center has a traditional set of sauna, hammam, hot tub, massage and cosmetic services. There is a fitness center with a personal trainer available upon request, and a tennis court. There is a swimming pool (in the cold season – indoor). Organized fishing, excursions, including pubs, there is a bike rental.
There is a newsstand, flower and gift shops on site. The business center has 12 large conference rooms and one mini, there is a gazebo for receptions, designed for 1000 people. For lovers of dances and dance parties there is a spacious panoramic hall with light music and two dance floors, accommodating 500 guests.
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Kumburgaz Marin Princess Hotel 5*
A modern property in the Kumburgaz area, on the sea coast, awaits guests in its 357 rooms, bright and decorated in natural shades. There is a garden and a sun terrace. The private beach area is excellently equipped for a comfortable stay.
There are 3 different restaurants here. Marin will serve breakfast buffet, but they will also serve you a la carte. Fasil serves exclusively a la carte. Both serve selected and popular Turkish dishes. International – for lunch and dinner – you will find in Golden.
There are 3 swimming pools on the territory: an indoor one is open all year round, 2 outdoor ones are seasonal, one of them with a water slide, the second one is exclusively for adults. Pool bars are open. The spa and wellness center offers a full range of bath and massage services, as well as a solarium. The fitness center invites you to classes on actual simulators. Other activities include darts, table tennis, and billiards.
Sports fans will enjoy live sports broadcasts, and dance lovers will enjoy wild parties in a nightclub with a DJ. You can safely go here with children – they have a play area indoors and a playground outside.
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The Grand Tarabya Hotel 5*
This is one of the first five-star accommodation facilities built in Istanbul – it is clear that it was built in a beautiful place: on the coast of the Tarabya Gulf, which offers an impressive landscape of the Bosphorus: the water surface and the picturesque marina with yachts.
The Brasserie restaurant can be visited at any time of the day. Breakfasts are served in a “Swedish” format, lunches and dinners are à la carte, and the cuisine is international. The lounge has a cafe with a bakery READ: it supplies the freshest pastries and homemade chocolate to the tea and coffee table for guests. For alcoholic and refreshing drinks, visit Diba Bar and Pool Bar.
There are 2 swimming pools: indoor and outdoor. The Therapia Spa is a massive 4,000 m2 and includes a sauna, hammam and massage room, as well as a variety of facial, body and hair treatments. You can keep fit in the fitness center.
A business center with a conference hall is open for those who aspire not to neglect business life on vacation. In 20-25 minutes from here you can get to three large shopping centers, have fun and do shopping. Guests are attracted by friendly staff, delicious breakfasts and a relaxing stay.
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Hotel Suadiye 4*
This holiday destination is conveniently located in the Kadikoy area – in the Asian quarter, next to the famous Baghdad Avenue – it is only 2 minutes on foot, which is great if you are a fan of wandering through boutiques and shops. The terrace offers a magnificent sea view.
Guests can enjoy buffet breakfast, lunches and dinners à la carte. Cafe de Paris restaurant with French cuisine operates in the lobby. In the evenings, entertainment programs are organized here, and you can enjoy live music three times a week. There is a night club with DJ programs.
In the immediate vicinity you will find three more restaurants – Mirror, Galatalı Fish, Go Mongo BBQ, and two cafes – Beyaz Fırın and Marlon. The beach is located on the 1st line, less than 100 m from the sea. Ladies willingly visit a beauty salon, vacationers of both sexes pay tribute to the skill of masseurs. The spa center is located in a building opposite the main one.
Here you can rent a bike or a car and ride to any of several nearby shopping centers or further away – to architectural sights.
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Kumburgaz Blue World Hotel 4*
This countryside vacation spot is compact in area – only 86 rooms, they are decorated in a homely way. Nearby is a nice green area and an excellent sandy beach with everything you need for comfort – sun loungers, sunbeds, umbrellas. Pay a little extra and get the opportunity to practice any water sport of your choice.
The restaurant offers both local and international cuisine and is tastefully decorated with antique paintings. The bar is made in retro style, where you can order pure alcohol or a cocktail.
Spa center with the usual range of services: jacuzzi, hammam, sauna, massage room. There is an indoor pool. The fitness room is equipped with modern exercise machines. There is a business center with a conference room and technical equipment for business meetings and presentations.
Employees provide all the necessary accessories for a barbecue. In the evening, most vacationers have fun in a nightclub. There are car rentals. In 10 minutes by car you can reach the pier and the amusement park. Guests complain about poor sound insulation and poor ventilation of the rooms.
A small modern accommodation facility with 89 rooms, elegantly furnished and decorated in a minimalist style, is located in Buyukcekmece, 200 meters from the Sea of Marmara (you can walk to it slowly in just 5-7 minutes).
The restaurant “Merchia” serves à la carte. Breakfast is very popular with residents – they are varied, something new is served every day. The chef has earned grateful reviews from numerous tasters of his creations.
The area impresses with the presence of a large and clean outdoor pool. In the lounge area in front of it, vacationers are usually busy with meditative sunbathing. The spa center invites you to a sauna, a Turkish bath, massage couches and a gym. Cosmetic services are provided.
There is a business center and gift shop. There is a library in the lobby area. For those who want to relax more actively, there are darts and ping-pong. In the evenings, the doors of the nightclub open.
For juvenile guests, there is an indoor play area and children‘s TV channels. It is recommended not to ignore the services of a tour desk – the famous Golden Horn Bay, the Anatolian Fortress and Hagia Sophia are nearby, it's just a sin not to visit these sights.
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Kilya Hotel 3 *
Quiet, but quite modern and comfortable place to stay in the village of Kilyos. Here are clean, comfortable, equipped with everything you need rooms in natural colors that do not tire your eyes. The views from the rooms are on the sea. There is a spacious terrace and garden. The nearest beach is not close – about 1 km.
Guests eat at Kilya Restaurant, where the service is both Swedish and à la carte. There are both indoor and outdoor dining areas. You can sit with alcohol in the bar. The territory, of course, is decorated with a beautifully shaped outdoor pool, with a stylish “barefoot zone”. There is a small spa – sauna, steam room, fitness room.
Grand Sile Hotel 3*
80 rooms (5 of them with jacuzzi) await guests at this property, 52 km away from Istanbul. This is a fairly budgetary, but quite comfortable for its price vacation spot on the 1st line, the location on the seashore makes visiting the beach a real pleasure.
Breakfast in the restaurant for 200 people is served à la carte, but food and drinks can be delivered to your room around the clock. There is also a cafe-bar. If you don't want to go ashore in the heat, residents have the opportunity to splash as much as they like in the outdoor pool with sea water for adults only (with a bar). Children do the same in the mini pool.
Many willingly spend hours on the terrace and in the garden, relax in the sauna and hammam. Guests have fun playing table tennis, billiards and backgammon. There is a car rental service – if you are tired of a too relaxing holiday, it is easy to get to the center of Istanbul by car.
Buyukada Loc'ada
The location of this vacation spot right on the beach in the city of Adalar makes it extremely comfortable. The design of the accommodation facility looks unusual and fabulous – it is not for nothing that it positions itself as a family one. Stylish rooms with cozy interiors, magical sunsets on the seashore, amazing breakfasts, comfortable piers, proximity to the sea – all this literally delights guests.
Separately, they note the skill of the chef in the restaurant and the responsiveness of the staff, who instantly satisfy any requests of guests. Spa and fitness are not observed here, but the accommodation is already interesting: walking and cycling, fishing. Vacationers willingly spend time by the pool, on the sun terrace, in the garden. There are “quiet” entertainment for children – movies, books, board games, puzzles.
Around at a distance of 250 m to 1.1 km are beautiful Turkish beaches. Buyukada Ferry Port (ferry is public transport) is only 1.9 km away. A great attraction is 1.2 km away: Monastery of St. George. The nearest shopping center is 7.5 km, but for true connoisseurs of shopping this is not a distance.
Eskibağ Boutique Hotel
Compact and cosy, family-friendly holiday destination with a small number of rooms. Views from the windows of all rooms – on the island of Buyukada and the sea, the territory is decorated with lush garden vegetation. Location – on the 1st line, the beach area – in private ownership.
Guests can prepare their own meals in the shared kitchen, but it is also possible to visit a restaurant or a cafe-bar located just a hundred meters away. From the Buyukada ferry, you can easily walk even with a suitcase – only 200 m. In the vicinity, at a distance of 500 m to 1.5 km, there are three more excellent beaches.
Vacationers enjoy walking around the island and excursions (even amateur ones) to the monastery of St. George. If you rent a car, it is close to shopping centers – Maltepe Park, Hilltown and Kozzy Istanbul. Those who want to drive almost 20 km will also see Turkish national treasures – Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower.