Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski is situated on the European shores of the Bosphorus in a very convenient location between the districts of Besiktas and Ortakoy, a 45 minute drive from the airport.

Within close walking distance of the Hotel is the harbourside district of Ortakoy, a fascinating area full of seafood restaurants, specialty antique, ceramic and jewellery shops.
On the weekends there's a colourful street market with a fine selection of Turkish handcrafts in a delightful setting beside the famed Ortakoy Mosque.

Close to this area are some of Istanbul's most famous open-air restaurants and nightclubs.

From Besiktas you can take a ferry boat ride and enjoy the historical sights of the Bosphorus, one of the busiest waterways in the world. From the Ciragan Palace Hotel it is a short taxi ride to Akmerkez, an award winning shopping complex where you will find all the world renowned brand names.

Included in nearby attractions is the area of Taksim a well known entertainment district of cinemas, restaurants and nightclubs.