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Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul

Hotel near Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul

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KIZKULESI | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Turkish cuisine, ocean views
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Turkish cuisine, ocean views
GALATA | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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Portakal Yokusu Cad. No:17, Ortakoy Besiktas, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34347
  • Place, Bosphorus Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dolmabahçe Palace
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Taksim Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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HAREM | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

HAREM

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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BEYLERBEYI | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

BEYLERBEYI

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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GALATA | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

GALATA

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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HISAR | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

HISAR

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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TOPKAPI | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

TOPKAPI

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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HALIC | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

HALIC

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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ORTAKOY | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

ORTAKOY

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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SALACAK | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

SALACAK

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

BAHCEKAPI

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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KIZKULESI | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

KIZKULESI

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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USKUDAR | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

USKUDAR

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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BEYOGLU | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

BEYOGLU

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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HAYDARPASA | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

HAYDARPASA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

City center stay.A stay at this Beşiktaş hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Bosphorus Bridge and 3 miles (5 km) of Dolmabahçe Palace. Also, Istiklal Avenue is within 3 miles (5 km) and Taksim Square is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dolmabahçe Palace - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Taksim Square - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Galata Tower - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 12 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nispetiye Station - 5 min drive
  • Bogazici Universitesi Station - 6 min drive
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ortaköy Polis Sosyal Tesisleri - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kuruçeşme Çaybahçesi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Waffle house - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lacivert Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ortaköy - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul

Hotel near Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul was completed in April 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Istanbul hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2018
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 86-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately TRY 250 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 4 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Property Registration Number 15140

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul to the airport?

Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul is 32.7 mi (54-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul have an airport shuttle?

Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of TRY 4 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of TRY 250 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul have a pool?

Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul does not have a pool.

Does Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul have a restaurant?

Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul is home to Aurora Restaurant, which features Turkish cuisine, ocean views, and al fresco dining.

Does Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul to downtown Istanbul?

Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul is 4.3 mi away from Istanbul.

Reviews

Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

EL BOUHDIDI

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good locaztion
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

KHALID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to walk in Ortaköy Staff are amazingly helpful Beautiful boutique hotel Good breakfast Traffic from the bridge is noticeable in the room maybe there are other rooms that are quieter
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Habibullah

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Big Time, NOISE PROBLEM

Zero sound isolation, if you are on the roadside or staying in one of the below rooms, you are not going to sleep at all. Also, because of the economic crises in Turkey, I believe they rented their rooms to people for a month or more We had 6 people staying above us... NIGHTMARE !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Samer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Patrizio, Miami

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need some Maintenance, not easy to get to your room 3 to 4 set of stairs
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Miryam, Bebek istanbul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

JOSHUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

Right by the Bosphorus Bridge yet in a secluded location. Lovely garden setting. One side of the hotel restaurant has a view of the Bosphorus and both sides of Istanbul.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

AHMED

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pretty hotel with beautiful view

Only stayed one night but room was charming and immaculate (always appreciate a room with tea making facilities too as I was up too early for breakfast). Staff were very attentive in ordering me taxis for my business appointments. The resident car showed me to my room!

4/10 Poor

Karl, US/Norway

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really not a place to stay.Out of the way,not nice

Room was small, in an annex, bathroom ridiculously small, perhaps 5 sq.m. No amenities. Breakfast disappointing, and on top of that the hotel is far out of the way. I won't stay here again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

8/10 Good

Matt_Di_G, Budapest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great value

last minute deal at a very reasonable price. location is 10 min walk from waterfront where you can find a nice bazaar and multiple restaurants and bars. Only downside is the walk back entails what is an almost mountainous hike - so either take a cab or make sure you are pretty fit! Very friendly staff and lovely out door eating area for meals.

10/10 Excellent

murat, MO, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surprisingly great value for your stay

I stayed in this hotel for a few days and I was delighted by everything I saw. First of all, the hotel is strategically located - within a few mins to Ortakoy district and also close to Etiler and Ulus. The house itself is beautifully decorated with rooms that have a very nice and unique character. It also has plenty of outdoor space with a nicely designed garden and lots of tables/chairs and sofas. Rooms are clean and well maintained. And last but not least, hotel staff is extremely helpful. I was personally greeted by the owner and the staff kept offering tea/coffee - compliments of the hotel. Overall, the hotel offers a value way above what its price suggests. I will definitely go back to stay in this hotel next time I'm in Istanbul and highly recommend it to everyone.

8/10 Good

FAF, Saudi Arabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

owning family involved in mgt & very friendly

pleasantly unforgettable

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a 4-star hotel, instead it is a guest house

I officially raised my concerns to EXPEDIA to refund me on the total amount of this said hotel. my case has already been escalated to refund me due to hotel deceiving customers and agencies.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great

Great hotel close to where I needed to be, it is spread out over a few buildings but has good outside space for the summer months, friendly small hotel with great staff.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good value and close to Bosphorus

The room was beautiful and spacious. The garden was large - where breakfast was held. Staff was friendly. Only issue was the noise from the highway that is not far from the hotel. Wish I had a room on an upper floor and then I could see the Bosphorus.

10/10 Excellent

Jack, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have been travelling around the world for over 30 years, if you need to be in Istanbul, and want the personal attention, not just a guest with a number, this is the place. You will be pampered from the minute you arrive, till your departure.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Noisy and inaccessible

It is inaccesible by foot unless you are willing to brave a steep descent along a narrow road that is traveled by cars racing to the highway. The sidewalk that exists is extremely narrow or non-existent and passes an area of brush that is the home of wild dogs who wander the road. The room that I stayed in with"views" had a view of the Bosphorous and the bridge over it. The bridgeis so close that sleeping is difficult as there is constant heavy traffic on the large roadway.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful rooms, wonderful staff!!

I have stayed in many average hotels in Istanbul near touristy areas, but I chose the location because it was close to a meeting and it turned out to be the best yet! If you want to stay in Ortakoy, I highly recommend the Symbola: definitely a boutique atmosphere, beautiful comfortable clean rooms, attentive charming staff, a few minutes walk from the Ortakoy strip, free internet, breakfast made to order in their tiny restaurant...just great!! I was there in November but in the summer, I imagine their plentiful outdoor terrace/garden seating is quite lovely. One note: there are some stairs in the hotel and hills to walk to Ortakoy, so this isn't the best option if that's a problem.

10/10 Excellent

Salih zeki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
İstanbula her gelişimizde kaldığımız, konumu, misafirperverliği ve rahatlığı ile önplana çıkan güzel otel..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Emre

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025