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Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul

Hotel with free parking, steps from Bosphorus Bridge

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Junior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Property entrance

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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Portakal Yokusu Cad. No:17, Ortakoy Besiktas, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34347
  • Bosphorus Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Dolmabahçe Palace
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Taksim Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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Junior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Queen Suite

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Double Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room Single Use | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Beşiktaş, Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul is adjacent to Bosphorus Bridge with other popular attractions like Dolmabahçe Palace within a within a few miles (5 km). This 15-room hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dolmabahçe Palace - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Taksim Square - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Galata Tower - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 13 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nispetiye Station - 5 min drive
  • Bogazici Universitesi Station - 6 min drive
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bizce Kuru - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ortaköy Polis Sosyal Tesisleri - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ortaköy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nomads Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul

Hotel with free parking, steps from Bosphorus Bridge
Guests of Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for TRY 4 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
86-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include minibars, electric kettles, and free local calls.

Languages

Arabic, English, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TRY 250 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aurora Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 86-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately TRY 250 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 4 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 15140

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul?

This hotel is situated in Beşiktaş within a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Bosphorus Bridge. You'll also find Taksim Square and Galata Tower within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul?

As of May 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul on May 15, 2025 start from $100.86, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul feature a casino?

No, Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a minibar, premium bedding, and bathrobes.

Does Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Aurora Restaurant.

Does Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul.

Does Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul?

The closest major airport to Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is 24.5 mi away (35 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is around 17.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul.

Does Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul.

Symbola Bosphorus Istanbul Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 70 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

KHALID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to walk in Ortaköy Staff are amazingly helpful Beautiful boutique hotel Good breakfast Traffic from the bridge is noticeable in the room maybe there are other rooms that are quieter
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Habibullah

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Big Time, NOISE PROBLEM

Zero sound isolation, if you are on the roadside or staying in one of the below rooms, you are not going to sleep at all. Also, because of the economic crises in Turkey, I believe they rented their rooms to people for a month or more We had 6 people staying above us... NIGHTMARE !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Samer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Patrizio, Miami

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need some Maintenance, not easy to get to your room 3 to 4 set of stairs
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Miryam, Bebek istanbul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

JOSHUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

Right by the Bosphorus Bridge yet in a secluded location. Lovely garden setting. One side of the hotel restaurant has a view of the Bosphorus and both sides of Istanbul.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

AHMED

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pretty hotel with beautiful view

Only stayed one night but room was charming and immaculate (always appreciate a room with tea making facilities too as I was up too early for breakfast). Staff were very attentive in ordering me taxis for my business appointments. The resident car showed me to my room!

4/10 Poor

Karl, US/Norway

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really not a place to stay.Out of the way,not nice

Room was small, in an annex, bathroom ridiculously small, perhaps 5 sq.m. No amenities. Breakfast disappointing, and on top of that the hotel is far out of the way. I won't stay here again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

8/10 Good

Matt_Di_G, Budapest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great value

last minute deal at a very reasonable price. location is 10 min walk from waterfront where you can find a nice bazaar and multiple restaurants and bars. Only downside is the walk back entails what is an almost mountainous hike - so either take a cab or make sure you are pretty fit! Very friendly staff and lovely out door eating area for meals.

10/10 Excellent

murat, MO, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surprisingly great value for your stay

I stayed in this hotel for a few days and I was delighted by everything I saw. First of all, the hotel is strategically located - within a few mins to Ortakoy district and also close to Etiler and Ulus. The house itself is beautifully decorated with rooms that have a very nice and unique character. It also has plenty of outdoor space with a nicely designed garden and lots of tables/chairs and sofas. Rooms are clean and well maintained. And last but not least, hotel staff is extremely helpful. I was personally greeted by the owner and the staff kept offering tea/coffee - compliments of the hotel. Overall, the hotel offers a value way above what its price suggests. I will definitely go back to stay in this hotel next time I'm in Istanbul and highly recommend it to everyone.

8/10 Good

FAF, Saudi Arabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

owning family involved in mgt & very friendly

pleasantly unforgettable

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a 4-star hotel, instead it is a guest house

I officially raised my concerns to EXPEDIA to refund me on the total amount of this said hotel. my case has already been escalated to refund me due to hotel deceiving customers and agencies.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great

Great hotel close to where I needed to be, it is spread out over a few buildings but has good outside space for the summer months, friendly small hotel with great staff.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good value and close to Bosphorus

The room was beautiful and spacious. The garden was large - where breakfast was held. Staff was friendly. Only issue was the noise from the highway that is not far from the hotel. Wish I had a room on an upper floor and then I could see the Bosphorus.

10/10 Excellent

Jack, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have been travelling around the world for over 30 years, if you need to be in Istanbul, and want the personal attention, not just a guest with a number, this is the place. You will be pampered from the minute you arrive, till your departure.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Noisy and inaccessible

It is inaccesible by foot unless you are willing to brave a steep descent along a narrow road that is traveled by cars racing to the highway. The sidewalk that exists is extremely narrow or non-existent and passes an area of brush that is the home of wild dogs who wander the road. The room that I stayed in with"views" had a view of the Bosphorous and the bridge over it. The bridgeis so close that sleeping is difficult as there is constant heavy traffic on the large roadway.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful rooms, wonderful staff!!

I have stayed in many average hotels in Istanbul near touristy areas, but I chose the location because it was close to a meeting and it turned out to be the best yet! If you want to stay in Ortakoy, I highly recommend the Symbola: definitely a boutique atmosphere, beautiful comfortable clean rooms, attentive charming staff, a few minutes walk from the Ortakoy strip, free internet, breakfast made to order in their tiny restaurant...just great!! I was there in November but in the summer, I imagine their plentiful outdoor terrace/garden seating is quite lovely. One note: there are some stairs in the hotel and hills to walk to Ortakoy, so this isn't the best option if that's a problem.

10/10 Excellent

ozan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sezer

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

feyzanur

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hayatimda kaldigim en kotu otel. 2. Gun kaloriferlerim calismamaya basladi, grip oldum. Klima var ama kapatmislar onla da isinamiyorsunuz. Sicak su yok, kazan patlamis tamir edilmis camur akiyordu. Dus alamadim. Nereyi tutsaniz elinizde kaliyor, cesmeyi aciyorsunuz su kapanmiyor elinizde kaliyor cesme. Akliniz varsa kalmazsiniz.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024