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Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
5 starsFour SeasonsFour Seasons
Set in an Ottoman yalı on the Bosphorus, Four Seasons Istanbul delivers elegant rooms, standout waterfront dining and consistently praised, personalized service—many guests mention staff by name. Occasional issues appear—pricing surprises or uneven service moments—but repeat visitors and frequent rave reviews make it a reliable luxury pick for Istanbul stays.
When is the cheapest time to book Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus?
Across 26,455 tracked price checks, the cheapest booking window for Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus has been 8–14 days before check-in, at a $814 median per night. The observed median nightly rate is $959. The lowest nightly median over the next year is $737, around January 6.
$737Min, Jan 6
$975MedianMedian nightly rate across the next 365 days of check-ins, at current prices — a forward snapshot, not the early-booking baseline.
$2,279Max, Nov 4
| Date | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | $1,579 | $1,424 - $1,735 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | $907 | $902 - $911 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $868 | $863 - $872 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $879 | $873 - $885 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $879 | $873 - $885 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $1,099 | $1,092 - $1,210 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $1,122 | $1,115 - $1,129 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | $1,005 | $968 - $1,041 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | $919 | $886 - $952 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $927 | $891 - $963 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $925 | $867 - $1,020 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $1,519 | $1,509 - $1,529 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $1,664 | $1,657 - $1,670 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $1,664 | $1,657 - $1,670 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | $1,498 | $1,480 - $1,516 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | $852 | $819 - $885 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $879 | $873 - $885 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $879 | $873 - $885 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $959 | $925 - $993 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $1,040 | $1,033 - $1,046 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $1,076 | $1,069 - $1,083 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | $1,040 | $1,033 - $1,046 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | $1,029 | $1,022 - $1,036 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $1,171 | $1,004 - $1,229 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $1,393 | $1,380 - $1,407 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $1,445 | $1,406 - $1,483 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $1,445 | $1,406 - $1,483 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $1,136 | $1,135 - $1,137 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | $1,085 | $1,054 - $1,117 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | $1,215 | $1,187 - $1,244 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $1,336 | $1,320 - $1,353 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $1,386 | $1,330 - $1,443 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $1,112 | $1,083 - $1,142 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $1,208 | $1,064 - $1,351 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $1,056 | $1,052 - $1,061 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | $1,077 | $1,008 - $1,147 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | $990 | $954 - $1,026 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $1,150 | $1,013 - $1,286 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $1,337 | $1,320 - $1,354 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $1,434 | $1,432 - $1,437 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $1,243 | $1,166 - $1,320 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $1,003 | $962 - $1,044 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | $1,131 | $1,096 - $1,166 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | $1,440 | $1,437 - $1,443 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $1,050 | $989 - $1,111 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $1,194 | $1,191 - $1,196 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $1,044 | $1,008 - $1,080 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $1,029 | $987 - $1,071 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $1,011 | $970 - $1,052 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $998 | $958 - $1,039 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $1,166 | $1,123 - $1,210 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $1,149 | $1,102 - $1,196 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $1,188 | $1,178 - $1,197 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $1,308 | $1,284 - $1,332 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $1,168 | $1,127 - $1,208 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $1,074 | $974 - $1,325 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $958 | $946 - $971 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $873 | $838 - $909 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $1,041 | $984 - $1,098 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $1,205 | $1,025 - $1,384 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $1,076 | $1,042 - $1,109 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $1,066 | $997 - $1,135 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $1,061 | $1,022 - $1,100 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $1,171 | $997 - $1,345 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $1,063 | $1,056 - $1,070 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $1,075 | $915 - $1,234 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $1,021 | $908 - $1,135 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $1,127 | $1,121 - $1,133 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $1,126 | $1,117 - $1,135 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $978 | $915 - $1,024 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $1,027 | $1,013 - $1,041 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $1,092 | $929 - $1,254 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $1,001 | $992 - $1,010 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $978 | $939 - $1,018 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $1,014 | $1,005 - $1,023 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $1,108 | $944 - $1,273 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | $950 | $923 - $976 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | $938 | $900 - $976 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | $749 | $717 - $781 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $753 | $722 - $783 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | $1,366 | $717 - $2,015 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | $2,279 | $1,940 - $2,618 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | $1,866 | $1,753 - $1,978 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | $782 | $780 - $783 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | $756 | $731 - $781 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | $848 | $722 - $975 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | $1,311 | $717 - $1,905 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | $2,032 | $1,646 - $2,417 |
| Nov 11, 2026 | $1,947 | $1,937 - $1,956 |
| Nov 12, 2026 | $1,902 | $1,899 - $1,906 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | $749 | $717 - $781 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | $753 | $722 - $783 |
| Nov 15, 2026 | $777 | $772 - $781 |
| Nov 16, 2026 | $848 | $722 - $975 |
| Nov 17, 2026 | $749 | $717 - $781 |
| Nov 18, 2026 | $794 | $780 - $808 |
| Nov 19, 2026 | $749 | $717 - $781 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | $848 | $722 - $975 |
| Nov 21, 2026 | $749 | $717 - $781 |
| Nov 22, 2026 | $848 | $722 - $975 |
| Nov 23, 2026 | $777 | $772 - $781 |
| Nov 24, 2026 | $782 | $780 - $783 |
| Nov 25, 2026 | $749 | $717 - $781 |
| Nov 26, 2026 | $848 | $722 - $975 |
| Nov 27, 2026 | $749 | $717 - $781 |
| Nov 28, 2026 | $848 | $722 - $975 |
| Nov 29, 2026 | $749 | $717 - $781 |
| Nov 30, 2026 | $877 | $780 - $975 |
| Dec 1, 2026 | $749 | $717 - $781 |
| Dec 2, 2026 | $848 | $722 - $975 |
| Dec 3, 2026 | $749 | $717 - $781 |
| Dec 4, 2026 | $848 | $722 - $975 |
| Dec 5, 2026 | $756 | $731 - $781 |
| Dec 6, 2026 | $772 | $722 - $821 |
| Dec 7, 2026 | $747 | $717 - $778 |
| Dec 8, 2026 | $848 | $722 - $975 |
| Dec 9, 2026 | $921 | $869 - $973 |
| Dec 10, 2026 | $925 | $876 - $975 |
| Dec 11, 2026 | $955 | $937 - $973 |
| Dec 12, 2026 | $848 | $722 - $975 |
| Dec 13, 2026 | $747 | $717 - $778 |
| Dec 14, 2026 | $848 | $722 - $975 |
| Dec 15, 2026 | $747 | $717 - $778 |
| Dec 16, 2026 | $753 | $722 - $783 |
| Dec 17, 2026 | $747 | $717 - $778 |
| Dec 18, 2026 | $753 | $722 - $783 |
| Dec 19, 2026 | $747 | $717 - $778 |
| Dec 20, 2026 | $753 | $722 - $783 |
| Dec 21, 2026 | $747 | $717 - $778 |
| Dec 22, 2026 | $747 | $722 - $772 |
| Dec 23, 2026 | $845 | $717 - $974 |
| Dec 24, 2026 | $848 | $722 - $975 |
| Dec 25, 2026 | $747 | $717 - $778 |
| Dec 26, 2026 | $903 | $832 - $975 |
| Dec 27, 2026 | $980 | $831 - $1,129 |
| Dec 28, 2026 | $1,001 | $852 - $1,150 |
| Dec 29, 2026 | $987 | $983 - $991 |
| Dec 30, 2026 | $1,210 | $1,127 - $1,293 |
| Dec 31, 2026 | $1,196 | $1,146 - $1,245 |
| Jan 1, 2027 | $878 | $845 - $912 |
| Jan 2, 2027 | $966 | $926 - $1,005 |
| Jan 3, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Jan 4, 2027 | $881 | $779 - $982 |
| Jan 5, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Jan 6, 2027 | $737 | $688 - $785 |
| Jan 7, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Jan 8, 2027 | $754 | $724 - $785 |
| Jan 9, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Jan 10, 2027 | $853 | $724 - $982 |
| Jan 11, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Jan 12, 2027 | $782 | $779 - $785 |
| Jan 13, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Jan 14, 2027 | $754 | $724 - $785 |
| Jan 15, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Jan 16, 2027 | $853 | $724 - $982 |
| Jan 17, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Jan 18, 2027 | $853 | $724 - $982 |
| Jan 19, 2027 | $880 | $777 - $983 |
| Jan 20, 2027 | $754 | $724 - $785 |
| Jan 21, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Jan 22, 2027 | $754 | $724 - $785 |
| Jan 23, 2027 | $790 | $777 - $803 |
| Jan 24, 2027 | $853 | $724 - $982 |
| Jan 25, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Jan 26, 2027 | $757 | $724 - $790 |
| Jan 27, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Jan 28, 2027 | $757 | $724 - $790 |
| Jan 29, 2027 | $880 | $777 - $983 |
| Jan 30, 2027 | $757 | $724 - $790 |
| Jan 31, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Feb 1, 2027 | $757 | $724 - $790 |
| Feb 2, 2027 | $804 | $777 - $831 |
| Feb 3, 2027 | $757 | $724 - $790 |
| Feb 4, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Feb 5, 2027 | $785 | $779 - $790 |
| Feb 6, 2027 | $880 | $777 - $983 |
| Feb 7, 2027 | $757 | $724 - $790 |
| Feb 8, 2027 | $880 | $777 - $983 |
| Feb 9, 2027 | $757 | $724 - $790 |
| Feb 10, 2027 | $779 | $777 - $781 |
| Feb 11, 2027 | $872 | $774 - $971 |
| Feb 12, 2027 | $739 | $688 - $790 |
| Feb 13, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Feb 14, 2027 | $779 | $774 - $785 |
| Feb 15, 2027 | $757 | $724 - $790 |
| Feb 16, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Feb 17, 2027 | $872 | $774 - $971 |
| Feb 18, 2027 | $757 | $724 - $790 |
| Feb 19, 2027 | $784 | $777 - $792 |
| Feb 20, 2027 | $779 | $774 - $785 |
| Feb 21, 2027 | $757 | $725 - $790 |
| Feb 22, 2027 | $804 | $777 - $831 |
| Feb 23, 2027 | $780 | $775 - $785 |
| Feb 24, 2027 | $770 | $751 - $790 |
| Feb 25, 2027 | $785 | $778 - $792 |
| Feb 26, 2027 | $779 | $774 - $785 |
| Feb 27, 2027 | $757 | $725 - $790 |
| Feb 28, 2027 | $881 | $778 - $983 |
| Mar 1, 2027 | $780 | $775 - $785 |
| Mar 2, 2027 | $757 | $725 - $790 |
| Mar 3, 2027 | $881 | $778 - $983 |
| Mar 4, 2027 | $873 | $775 - $971 |
| Mar 5, 2027 | $757 | $725 - $790 |
| Mar 6, 2027 | $881 | $778 - $983 |
| Mar 7, 2027 | $873 | $775 - $971 |
| Mar 8, 2027 | $757 | $725 - $790 |
| Mar 9, 2027 | $785 | $778 - $792 |
| Mar 10, 2027 | $780 | $775 - $785 |
| Mar 11, 2027 | $757 | $724 - $790 |
| Mar 12, 2027 | $785 | $778 - $792 |
| Mar 13, 2027 | $780 | $775 - $785 |
| Mar 14, 2027 | $752 | $724 - $780 |
| Mar 15, 2027 | $785 | $778 - $792 |
| Mar 16, 2027 | $780 | $775 - $785 |
| Mar 17, 2027 | $752 | $724 - $780 |
| Mar 18, 2027 | $785 | $778 - $792 |
| Mar 19, 2027 | $873 | $775 - $971 |
| Mar 20, 2027 | $770 | $760 - $780 |
| Mar 21, 2027 | $785 | $778 - $792 |
| Mar 22, 2027 | $873 | $775 - $971 |
| Mar 23, 2027 | $752 | $724 - $780 |
| Mar 24, 2027 | $785 | $778 - $792 |
| Mar 25, 2027 | $780 | $775 - $785 |
| Mar 26, 2027 | $752 | $725 - $780 |
| Mar 27, 2027 | $881 | $778 - $983 |
| Mar 28, 2027 | $780 | $775 - $785 |
| Mar 29, 2027 | $744 | $714 - $775 |
| Mar 30, 2027 | $779 | $778 - $781 |
| Mar 31, 2027 | $829 | $785 - $873 |
| Apr 1, 2027 | $951 | $925 - $977 |
| Apr 2, 2027 | $960 | $949 - $971 |
| Apr 3, 2027 | $909 | $867 - $952 |
| Apr 4, 2027 | $838 | $769 - $906 |
| Apr 5, 2027 | $915 | $905 - $925 |
| Apr 6, 2027 | $929 | $906 - $952 |
| Apr 7, 2027 | $875 | $821 - $928 |
| Apr 8, 2027 | $984 | $964 - $1,003 |
| Apr 9, 2027 | $945 | $937 - $953 |
| Apr 10, 2027 | $866 | $844 - $887 |
| Apr 11, 2027 | $951 | $853 - $1,049 |
| Apr 12, 2027 | $883 | $868 - $898 |
| Apr 13, 2027 | $919 | $878 - $961 |
| Apr 14, 2027 | $975 | $972 - $977 |
| Apr 15, 2027 | $985 | $976 - $994 |
| Apr 16, 2027 | $932 | $907 - $958 |
| Apr 17, 2027 | $1,036 | $892 - $1,180 |
| Apr 18, 2027 | $883 | $868 - $898 |
| Apr 19, 2027 | $966 | $958 - $974 |
| Apr 20, 2027 | $1,112 | $985 - $1,239 |
| Apr 21, 2027 | $983 | $971 - $994 |
| Apr 22, 2027 | $958 | $950 - $966 |
| Apr 23, 2027 | $949 | $936 - $961 |
| Apr 24, 2027 | $931 | $888 - $974 |
| Apr 25, 2027 | $896 | $888 - $903 |
| Apr 26, 2027 | $955 | $950 - $959 |
| Apr 27, 2027 | $990 | $986 - $994 |
| Apr 28, 2027 | $1,106 | $979 - $1,232 |
| Apr 29, 2027 | $998 | $987 - $1,009 |
| Apr 30, 2027 | $996 | $989 - $1,004 |
| May 1, 2027 | $1,000 | $992 - $1,008 |
| May 2, 2027 | $1,135 | $998 - $1,272 |
| May 3, 2027 | $1,011 | $999 - $1,022 |
| May 4, 2027 | $1,053 | $1,044 - $1,061 |
| May 5, 2027 | $1,199 | $1,055 - $1,344 |
| May 6, 2027 | $990 | $979 - $1,002 |
| May 7, 2027 | $1,141 | $1,010 - $1,271 |
| May 8, 2027 | $998 | $993 - $1,003 |
| May 9, 2027 | $1,001 | $994 - $1,009 |
| May 10, 2027 | $1,021 | $1,018 - $1,024 |
| May 11, 2027 | $1,151 | $1,093 - $1,210 |
| May 12, 2027 | $1,419 | $1,359 - $1,478 |
| May 13, 2027 | $1,284 | $1,279 - $1,288 |
| May 14, 2027 | $1,391 | $1,298 - $1,484 |
Observed sample summaries are historical price observations, not guaranteed availability.
Our review
Overall ratingA
Set in a historic Ottoman yalı on the Bosphorus waterfront, this luxury hotel is highly regarded for its spectacular views, elegant dining, and attentive staff. Guests frequently praise the personalized service, though some note occasional billing surprises and minor service inconsistencies.
Best for
- Luxury lovers seeking views — The direct Bosphorus waterfront location offers incredible views of passing boats right from the terrace and water-facing rooms.
- Gastronomy enthusiasts — The on-site restaurants, Yalı and Aqua, are highly praised for their fresh seafood, terrace dining, and quality weekend brunch.
- Special occasion travellers — The historic atmosphere, scenic setting, and highly personalized service from named staff members make it ideal for memorable celebrations.
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious travellers — The property commands premium pricing, and guests have noted unexpectedly high charges for items like wine and children's menus.
- Light sleepers — Some street-facing rooms are subject to road noise, and minor noise transfer through walls has been reported.
Rating breakdown
- ALocation — A spectacular waterfront setting in Beşiktaş, within walking distance of Dolmabahçe Palace and ferry piers.
- A-Rooms — Spacious, clean, and comfortable, though some street-facing rooms experience traffic noise.
- AService — Highly personalized and warm, with many staff singled out by name, despite occasional isolated lapses.
- A-Dining — Excellent seafood and terrace dining at Yalı and Aqua, though breakfast buffet logistics can feel slightly awkward.
- AFacilities — Features a pool, spa, bars, and well-regarded event spaces for conferences and celebrations.
- B+Value — Reflects premium luxury pricing, with occasional guest complaints regarding unexpected extra charges.
Verdict
This hotel is an excellent choice for couples, families, and business travellers seeking a high-end, scenic Bosphorus experience with top-tier dining. It is less suited to budget-conscious travellers or those who expect flawless service consistency and pricing transparency at every turn.
8–14 days in advance
Across observed booking windows, median prices range from $814 to $1,024. The spread is modest, so treat this as a directional signal rather than a strict rule.
Booking window medians
26,455 price checks - high confidenceBest check-in day
8% spreadCompared with Istanbul
Its observed median is 265% above the Istanbul city median.
See the Istanbul timing chartFrequently asked questions
How much does Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus cost per night?
Observed nightly medians for Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus center on $959, ranging from $737 on the cheapest dates to $2,279 at the peak.
Is Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus cheaper last-minute or in advance?
Booking in advance has been cheaper: the 90+ days window shows a $824 median per night, against $922 when booked 4–7 days before check-in.
Is Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus cheaper on weekdays than on weekends?
The day of the week barely moves the price: the Sunday–Thursday median of $838 and the Friday–Saturday median of $830 differ by less than 5%. The cheapest check-in day has been Sunday.
What is the cheapest time of year to stay at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus?
Over the next year, February looks cheapest with nightly medians around $780, while September peaks at around $1,134.
When is Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus most expensive?
The highest nightly median observed over the next year is $2,279, around November 4. By booking window, prices peak at a $1,024 median when booked 2–3 days before check-in.
How does Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus compare with Istanbul hotel prices?
Its $959 observed median runs 265% above the Istanbul city median of $263.
Istanbul
Beşiktaş, Bosphorus waterfront, Istanbul, Turkey (coords 41.042359, 29.012019)