Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Shangri-La Group's first property in Turkey, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul is built in 12 stories, six of which are underground to protect the historic façade. The building is the second-tallest on the coast after the Dolmabahce Palace, and opened May 11, 2013. This 186-room luxury hotel is located between the Dolmabahce Palace and the Maritime Museum on the European shore of the Bosphorus Strait – the 30-kilometre stretch of water separating Europe and Asia. Set within the Besiktas district, the shopping and transport hub of Istanbul, the hotel is close to the city's financial district and the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre. Rooms & Suites Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul offers…
Centrally located by the Bosphorus and close to shopping, sightseeing, and historic districts, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul offers sanctuary in each of its 186 luxurious guest rooms and suites, while the restaurants provide exceptional dining experiences. Shang Palace is the hotel’s signature restaurant and Shangri-La’s culinary introduction to the city. Guests savor only the best Chinese-Cantonese dishes in a refined atmosphere. CHI The Spa introduces traditional Asian healing philosophies with its treatments, based upon the principles of restoring balance and harmony to the mind and body.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Buffet breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining
- $100 USD Equivalent Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Welcome Amenity
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
Current offers
- Stay 3 Pay 2 at Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul — through 2027-04-30 · Extend Your Escape: Stay 3 Pay 2 at Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul The exclusive offer will be eligible for all applicable Virtuoso benefits and privileges, including the standard amenities offered through the Virtuoso program.
In the know
Book the hotel’s Rolls-Royce Ghost limousine for your airport transfer or to discover your destination in style.
The property, in facts
| Where | Sinanpasa Mah, Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Category | City Hotel |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Brand | Shangri-La |
| Hotel group | Shangri-La Group |
| Rooms | 186 |
| Room types | 13 |
| Nearest airport | Istanbul (IST) · 10 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | City Life, Seclusion, Wellness |
Rooms and suites
- Executive Suite — Executive Suites offer the luxury of space for entertaining and meeting. Featuring partial views of the Bosphorus Strait, each suite includes a separate living…
- Executive Bosphorus Suite — Executive Bosphorus Suites offer scenic views from a spacious haven, providing the space and elegance to create an unforgettable stay. Each suite includes a…
- Bosphorus Duplex Suite — Duplex Suites provide the most expansive, double-height windows in the hotel, offering guests awe-inspiring postcard views of Dolmabahce Palace, Kiz Kulesi…
- Deluxe Bosphorus Suite — Deluxe Bosphorus Suites offer the luxury of space for entertaining and meeting. Each suite includes a living room with a separate guest bathroom and features…
- Barbaros Suite — Barbaros Suites offer the luxury of space for the discerning traveller. Each suite includes full living and dining areas, and features two large terraces - one…
- Shangri-La Suite — Occupying almost half of the top floor, Shangri-La Suite is the jewel in the crown. Fit for kings, it features sprawling space and a generous array of…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Connecting Rooms · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Voicemail · Wheelchair Accessible
What advisors say
100% of the 7 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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