Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel

Set in Besiktas on Istanbul’s European shore, the hotel sits midway between Taksim and Levent and is minutes from the Bosphorus and Çırağan Palace. Walkable to major shopping malls and the Bosphorus boat harbor, it offers easy access to Taksim Square, Galata Tower and the Old City sights such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar.

This contemporary 213-room property mixes modern design with practical touches. Rooms feature minibars, flat-screen TVs, wired and wireless internet, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, laptop-safe desks and some with microwaves. Suites add living areas, sofas and slippers. Head up to the 16th-floor Club Lounge or the rooftop bar & restaurant for sweeping Bosphorus views.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages and body treatments, a heated indoor pool, children's pool, whirlpool and sauna. The hotel also offers a gym, concierge, gift shop, 24-hour reception and rooftop restaurant and bar with city and strait views. Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected; parking is available for a fee.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms support events and work trips. Express check‑in/out and fast Wi‑Fi make business travel smoother. Self parking is available (charges apply).

Three on-site restaurants include Arts Restaurant serving international cuisine, plus a rooftop bar & restaurant for drinks with a view. There’s a bar/lounge and room service during limited hours. Buffet breakfast is available daily (6:30–10:30) for a fee.