Neighbourhood guide · Istanbul, Türkiye
Beşiktaş & Ortaköy
North of Karaköy along the Bosphorus: Dolmabahçe Palace, the palace hotels, the mosque at Ortaköy under the bridge, and Beşiktaş’s busy market and student bars.
About Beşiktaş & Ortaköy
Combine Dolmabahçe with a walk along the shore to Ortaköy and dinner or drinks by the water.
Where Beşiktaş & Ortaköy is
Our 19 places in Beşiktaş & Ortaköy
Restaurants in Beşiktaş & Ortaköy
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One MICHELIN Star (2026)
Arkestra
A creative tasting menu in Etiler; one MICHELIN Star.
Etiler, Dilhayat Sokak No:28, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
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Bosphorus terrace
Lokanta Feriye
Turkish and Ottoman-inspired cooking in the historic Feriye buildings on the Bosphorus shore, between Çırağan and Ortaköy.
Yıldız Mahallesi, Çırağan Caddesi No:44, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
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MICHELIN-selected (2026)
Park Fora
A fish and seafood restaurant in the park at Kuruçeşme, right on the Bosphorus with the bridge in view; in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.
Muallim Naci Caddesi No:54/A, Cemil Topuzlu Parkı, Kuruçeşme, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
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The view from Ulus
Sunset Grill & Bar
A long-running hilltop restaurant in Ulus Park with a panoramic terrace over the Bosphorus.
Kuruçeşme Mahallesi, Yol Sokak No:2, Ulus, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
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MICHELIN-selected (2026)
Tuğra Restaurant
The fine-dining restaurant of Çırağan Palace, with Ottoman and Turkish cuisine and terraces on the Bosphorus; in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.
Çırağan Caddesi No:32, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
Nightlife in Beşiktaş & Ortaköy
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The Bosphorus lit up
Ortaköy by night
The square around the Ortaköy Mosque under the lit-up Bosphorus Bridge, with cafés, kumpir stalls and bars.
Ortaköy Meydanı, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
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A Bosphorus club, all year
Sortie
A long-established club and restaurant on the water at Kuruçeşme, open all year.
Kuruçeşme, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
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Musicals, concerts and shows
Zorlu PSM
A large performing arts centre at Zorlu Center with international musicals, concerts and festivals.
Zorlu Center, Levazım, Koru Sokağı No:2, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
Hotels in Beşiktaş & Ortaköy
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Big views above Beşiktaş
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
A large hotel on the hill above Beşiktaş, with views over the Bosphorus and Dolmabahçe.
Saray Caddesi No:5, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
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A sultan’s palace on the Bosphorus
Çırağan Palace Kempinski
A 19th-century Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus shore, now one of the most famous hotels in the city.
Çırağan Caddesi No:32, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
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A palace on the water
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
A luxury hotel around a restored 19th-century Ottoman palace building on the Bosphorus.
Çırağan Caddesi, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
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Resort-style on the Bosphorus
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
A contemporary luxury hotel on the Bosphorus at Kuruçeşme, with a large spa and waterfront pools.
Muallim Naci Caddesi No:62, Kuruçeşme, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
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By Dolmabahçe Palace
Shangri-La Bosphorus
A luxury hotel on the Bosphorus waterfront next to Dolmabahçe Palace.
Hayrettin İskelesi Sokak No:1, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
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The back story
The Bosphorus palace hotels: the back story
How the sultans’ waterfront palaces and mansions became Istanbul’s grandest hotels.
See the full list: Where to Stay in Istanbul: The Best Luxury, Palace & Boutique Hotels
Sights in Beşiktaş & Ortaköy
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The sultans’ 19th-century palace
Dolmabahçe Palace
The vast waterfront palace completed in 1856, with a crystal staircase and a 4.5-tonne chandelier. Closed on Mondays.
Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Caddesi, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
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A jewel under the bridge
Ortaköy Mosque
The graceful 1850s mosque on the water at Ortaköy, under the Bosphorus Bridge.
Ortaköy, Mecidiye Köprüsü Sokak, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
Arts & Culture in Beşiktaş & Ortaköy
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The sultans’ 19th-century palace
Dolmabahçe Palace
The vast waterfront palace completed in 1856, with a crystal staircase and a 4.5-tonne chandelier. Closed on Mondays.
Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Caddesi, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
Parks & nature in Beşiktaş & Ortaköy
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Woods above Çırağan
Yıldız Park
The wooded former palace gardens above Çırağan, with pavilions, ponds and shady paths.
Yıldız, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
Shopping in Beşiktaş & Ortaköy
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Luxury brands and theatres
Zorlu Center
A large mixed-use complex in Beşiktaş with luxury and international shops, restaurants, Zorlu PSM and Raffles.
Levazım, Koru Sokağı No:2, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
