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. Plan a fun excursion to Vodafone Arena and Besiktas Pier. There's plenty more to see, including Zorlu Performing Arts Center and Ortakoy Mosque.Where are the best places to stay in Besiktas?
We have 190 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' top places to stay in Besiktas:
The Stay Bosphorus
Bayfront hotel with restaurant and bar- Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and spa- Free valet parking • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Hot tub • Central location
Ciragan Palace Kempinski
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and spa- Free valet parking • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Steam room • Central location
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and spa- Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Hot tub • Health club • Central location
Melas Hotel Istanbul
Family-friendly hotel with indoor pool and restaurant- Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Hot tub • 24-hour health club • Bar
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
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19 mi (30.5 km) from Besiktas
Getting to Besiktas on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:- Nispetiye Station
- Etiler Station
- 4.Levent Station
Things to see and do in and around Besiktas
What to see in Besiktas
- Ortakoy Mosque
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Vodafone Arena
- Yildiz Technical University
- Ortakoy Square