subject: Istanbul Hotels With Bosphorous View [print this page] The region at the Bosphorous strait was reserved for the High Aristocracy for hundreds of years. Only the sultan and his veziers have been permitted to reside close to the Bosphorous. All other people were ordered to stay somewhere else or they faced immediate death.
The region of the Bosphorous continues to be preferable region for living for the prosperous citizens of Istanbul. You can find located numerous luxury houses several of which even have their private quays. The atmosphere there is unique.
Together with these rich houses there you'll find a number of luxury 5* hotels and moderate 3* and 4* hotels situated from 5 meters to 1km apart from the waters of the Bosphorous. It is possible to walk freely alongside the coast and admire the passing small, medium and big ships, the two bridges which join Europe with Asia Minor. If you don't mind how close you are to the Bosphorous, it is possible to book a bosphrorous view room in the Taxim Region, which is located over a hillside directly looking at the waters of the Bosphorous. Taxim Square is the geographical centre of Istanbul because of the biggest concentration of hotels, restaurants, cafes and easy transport connections especially with the Historic Centre of Istanbul (st. Sophia Museum, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace etc.). There also are located a lot of shopping centers.
A few of the well known and preferable hotels near Bosphorous are Ciragan palace Hotel Kempinski, Four Seasons at The Bosphorous, and hotels with Bosphorouse View in Taxim region are The Marmara, Ceylan Intercontinental, Bentley Hotel, together with a lot of others. They all provide wonderful accommodation and top standard services.
For great hotel offers it is advisable to 1st check online reservation internet websites including wonderlandhotels.com or www.turkeyhotelstours.com for far better rates and exclusive discounts. There you can find number of hotels at acceptable charges for your amazing trip to Istanbul.
