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Hotel Bosfora rates, Istanbul

Axel's lowest rate seen for Hotel Bosfora: $95 a night all in, Dec 4 to Dec 9, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

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Hotel Bosfora

3-star hotel · Turkali Mah. Nuzhetiye Cad. No: 30, Istanbul

Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Terrace · Private check-in/check-out

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Axel's take

A small, independent 3-star in lively Beşiktaş

7.7/10

A comfortable Beşiktaş base, with noise and housekeeping caveats

Hotel Bosfora is a small, independent 3-star in Beşiktaş, best suited to travelers who want neighborhood cafés, restaurants and nightlife rather than a full-service hotel. We'd consider it a good base for exploring this side of Istanbul. Tripadvisor and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the helpful reception team, comfortable beds and generously sized rooms; recent Tripadvisor reviews describe a relaxed atmosphere and welcoming downstairs bar.

The trade-off is consistency. Expedia's overall feedback remains positive, but several guests report dust, worn bathroom fittings or maintenance problems, alongside newer praise for cleanliness. Street and pub noise also feature in reviews, so don't take the catalog's soundproofing claim for granted. The uphill setting adds effort to walks back. We'd skip it for a reliably quiet stay, and confirm breakfast arrangements before booking.

Best for

  • Couples exploring Beşiktaş
  • Travelers who enjoy cafés and nightlife
  • Independent city breaks

Watch out for

  • Street and downstairs pub noise
  • Uneven housekeeping and maintenance
  • Uphill walks back to the hotel
Location
Convenient for Beşiktaş dining and neighborhood life, but the uphill approach may be tiring.
Rooms
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms earn praise; some guests report worn fittings and equipment faults.
Cleanliness
Generally positive ratings, tempered by repeated reports of dust and inconsistent bathroom cleaning.
Service
Helpful reception staff are a recurring strength, though problem handling receives mixed feedback.
Amenities
Wi-Fi, restaurant/bar and room service; breakfast availability needs direct confirmation.
Fees and surprises
Airport transfers cost extra; confirm breakfast and the exact room category rather than assuming a sea view.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for Hotel Bosfora

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    $98 /night

    $98 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 3 to Dec 9, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $95 /night

    $95 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard room (sofa) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 4 to Dec 9, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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Axel's lowest rate seen for Hotel Bosfora: $95 a night all in, Dec 4 to Dec 9, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

#7 of 8 hotels in Besiktas & Bosphorus by Axel's take. Besiktas & Bosphorus is #6 of 7 places to stay in Istanbul. The best hotels in Besiktas & Bosphorus, ranked · Where to stay in Istanbul

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Axel's take: 7.7/10

A comfortable Beşiktaş base, with noise and housekeeping caveats A small, independent 3-star in lively Beşiktaş, scored for what it is.

Hotel Bosfora is a small, independent 3-star in Beşiktaş, best suited to travelers who want neighborhood cafés, restaurants and nightlife rather than a full-service hotel. We'd consider it a good base for exploring this side of Istanbul. Tripadvisor and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the helpful reception team, comfortable beds and generously sized rooms; recent Tripadvisor reviews describe a relaxed atmosphere and welcoming downstairs bar.

The trade-off is consistency. Expedia's overall feedback remains positive, but several guests report dust, worn bathroom fittings or maintenance problems, alongside newer praise for cleanliness. Street and pub noise also feature in reviews, so don't take the catalog's soundproofing claim for granted. The uphill setting adds effort to walks back. We'd skip it for a reliably quiet stay, and confirm breakfast arrangements before booking.

  • Best for: Couples exploring Beşiktaş; Travelers who enjoy cafés and nightlife; Independent city breaks

  • Watch out for: Street and downstairs pub noise; Uneven housekeeping and maintenance; Uphill walks back to the hotel

  • Location: Convenient for Beşiktaş dining and neighborhood life, but the uphill approach may be tiring.

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds and spacious rooms earn praise; some guests report worn fittings and equipment faults.

  • Cleanliness: Generally positive ratings, tempered by repeated reports of dust and inconsistent bathroom cleaning.

  • Service: Helpful reception staff are a recurring strength, though problem handling receives mixed feedback.

  • Amenities: Wi-Fi, restaurant/bar and room service; breakfast availability needs direct confirmation.

  • Fees and surprises: Airport transfers cost extra; confirm breakfast and the exact room category rather than assuming a sea view.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Bosfora, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for Hotel Bosfora

Every stay Axel priced for Hotel Bosfora within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.

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Dec 3 to Dec 9, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults$98 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 4 to Dec 9, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults$95 a night · non-refundable · Standard room (sofa)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book

About Hotel Bosfora

  • 3-star hotel
  • Turkali Mah. Nuzhetiye Cad. No: 30, Istanbul
  • Amenities: Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Currency exchange, Smoke-free property, Heating, Newspapers, Ticket assistance, Express check-in/check-out, Garden, Terrace, Private check-in/check-out
  • City page: Hotels in Istanbul

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