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Waterfront Romantic
Four Seasons Bosphorus
Beşiktaş
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Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens
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Best Waterfront Places in Istanbul
Istanbul has no shortage of remarkable spaces. These venues stand out for their Waterfront character — each one carefully selected by our editorial team for delivering an exceptional experience.
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Modern Waterfront
The Peninsula Istanbul
Karaköy
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Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address
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Classic See & Be Seen
Ciragan Palace Kempinski
Beşiktaş
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Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus
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Classic Romantic
Six Senses Kocatas Mansions
Sarıyer
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19th-century Ottoman waterfront mansions reimagined
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Waterfront Romantic
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
Kuruçeşme
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World-class spa and dining on the waterfront
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Waterfront Modern
Shangri-La Bosphorus
Beşiktaş
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Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views
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Modern Waterfront
Istanbul Modern
Karaköy
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Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront
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See & Be Seen Waterfront
Lucca
Bebek
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Where Bebek's elite gather for Italian perfection
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Modern Artistic
Araka
Yenikoy
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Vegetable-forward contemporary cuisine
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See & Be Seen Waterfront
Rixos Tersane Istanbul
Kasimpasa
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Flagship all-inclusive resort on the Golden Horn
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Classic Waterfront
Kiyi Restaurant
Tarabya
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Legendary Bosphorus seafood since 1966
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Hidden Gem Waterfront
Balikci Kahraman
Rumeli Kavagi
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Legendary turbot from the Black Sea depths
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Trendy See & Be Seen
Ruya Istanbul
Beşiktaş
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Contemporary Anatolian cuisine in the legendary Ciragan Palace
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Romantic Waterfront
Sur Balik
Arnavutköy
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Modern seafood with signature fish in dough
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See & Be Seen Waterfront
Villa Bosphorus
Beylerbeyi
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Luxurious waterfront fine dining
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Waterfront See & Be Seen
Roka
Karaköy
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Japanese robata with stunning Bosphorus views
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Waterfront Romantic
Olea Bosphorus
Kuruçeşme
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Italian elegance at Mandarin Oriental
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Waterfront Classic
Sumahan on the Water
Çengelköy
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19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore
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Waterfront Trendy
Azur
Yenikoy
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Chic seafood destination with panoramic Bosphorus views
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Restaurant
Waterfront Romantic
Lacivert
Beykoz
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Asian shore seafood with bridge views
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