What's Besiktas like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Besiktas, especially its shops. Make sure that you enjoy this romantic neighbourhood's great restaurants. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks such as Dolmabahce Palace. Ortakoy Mosque and Vodafone Arena are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Besiktas?

We have 156 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' top places to stay in Besiktas:

Raffles Istanbul

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and spa

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Turkish bath • Walkable location

The Stay Bosphorus

Bayfront hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Ciragan Palace Kempinski

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and spa

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Health club • Central location

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus

Luxury hotel with spa and outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Hot tub • 24-hour fitness centre • Comfy beds

Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and spa

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Hot tub • Central location

How to get to Besiktas

Besiktas is located 5 mi (8 km) from the heart of Istanbul.

Flying to:

• • Istanbul (IST), 19.5 mi (31.3 km) from Besiktas
• • Istanbul (SAW-Sabiha Gokcen Intl.), 19 mi (30.5 km) from Besiktas

Things to see and do in and around Besiktas

What to see in Besiktas

• • Dolmabahce Palace
• • Ortakoy Mosque
• • Vodafone Arena
• • Yildiz Park
• • Bogazici University

Things to do in Besiktas

• • Zorlu Performing Arts Center
• • Akmerkez
• • Levent Tennis Club
• • Istanbul Jazz Center
• • Istanbul Golf Club

Other popular Besiktas attractions

• • Yildiz Palace
• • Yildiz
• • Ortakoy Square
• • Besiktas Pier
• • Arnavutkoy Pier

When is the best time to visit Istanbul?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 21°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 6°C)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, November, February (average 106 mm of rainfall)