About the Hotel
About the Hotel
Timeless elegance
anchored on the Bosphorus
Anchored on the European shores of the Bosphorus strait in a historical building from the 1930’s, Shangri-La Bosphorus sits in the Beşiktaş district and is only a 15 minute walk from the iconic Dolmabahçe Palace. Guests will find solace in chandelier-accented rooms and suites accentuated by soothing cool tones, inspired by palatial Ottoman glamour and Asian design elements.
Services & Facilities

Services & Facilities
At Shangri-La, as we understand how important connectivity, efficiency and comfort are to our guests. Our dedicated and experienced staff caters to all of your needs with an extensive range of services and facilities.
If you require any service not listed here, please contact us and we will assist in any way we can.
Facilities
24-hour Business Centre
Conference Facilities
Facilities for the Physically Challenged
Hair / Beauty Salon
Hospitality Lounge
Non-smoking Rooms
Parking Facilities
Safe Deposit Box
Spa
Services
Dry Cleaning Service
Express Check-in and Check-out Services
Laundry & Valet Service
Photo Processing Service
Postal / Courier Service
Wireless Internet in Public Areas
Voice Mail
Children
Babysitting / Child Care
Travel & Transportation
Airport Butler Service
Helicopter Transfer Service to / from the Airport
Taxi & Limousine Service
Shops
Gift Shop
Shopping Arcade
Food & Beverages
24-hour Room Service
2 Restaurants & 1 Bar
Lobby Lounge
Business Centre Facilities
Meeting Room Rental
Business CentreServices
Computer & Internet Use
Facsimile Services
Photocopying Services
Air / Train Ticketing Services
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Explore Istanbul
Straddling Asia and Europe, Istanbul is where East and West converge, and is an unforgettable place for first-time visitors. Today, the legendary city is a rich landscape of mosques, museums, boutiques and bazaars. Discover the best places to visit in Istanbul with our travel guide where you'll uncover the romance of the Bosphorus, the bustle of the Grand Bazaar, the splendour of the architecture and the exceptional food.
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Awards
Inspired by the legendary land featured in James Hilton's 1933 novel, Lost Horizon, the name Shangri-La encapsulates the serenity and service for which our hotels and resorts are renowned worldwide. At Shangri-La Bosphorus, we are honoured to receive global recognition for our legendary Asian hospitality.
Here is a list of our recent awards:
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025: #1 Best Hotel in Istanbul, #4 Best Hotel in Europe, #5 Best Hotel in the World
Elite Traveler's 2025 Top Suites awards, Shangri-La Suite
Gault& Millau Türkiye Guide Special Awards 2025, International Cuisine, Shang Palace – Cheng Lu, 1 Toque
Hürriyet Pearly Gastronomy Guide 2024-2025, Shang Palace, 4 Pearls Award
Travel and Leisure 2024 - #2 Top Hotel in Istanbul.
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 – ranked Top #2 among Turkey’s top hotels.
Gault& Millau Türkiye Guide Special Awards 2024, International Cuisine, Shang Palace – Cheng Lu, 1 Toque
Hürriyet Pearly Gastronomy Guide 2024 – Shang Palace, 4 Pearl Award
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 – ranked Top #8 among Turkey’s top hotels.
International Business Awards 2023 - Hospitality & Leisure, Stevie Awards- Bronze
U.S. News 2023 Best Hotels Rankings - Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul “Top #5 in Best Hotels in Istanbul, Top #7 in Best Hotels in Turkey, Top #296 in Best Hotels in Europe”
Hürriyet Pearly Gastronomy Guide 2023 – Shang Palace, 4 Pearl Award
Forbes Travel Guide Star Award Winner 2023 – 4 Star
Shangri-la Bosphorus, Istanbul - Shangri-La MEIA 2023 Strategic Priorities & Awards ‘’Best EBITDA Growth YTD 2022 vs. YTD 2019’’ – Runner Up, 2023
Shangri-la Bosphorus, Istanbul - Shangri-La MEIA 2023 Strategic Priorities & Awards ‘’Best Recovery on Revenue YTD 2022’’ – Winner
The Luxury Network: “Best Luxury Hotel in Turkey”,2023
Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards: “The 5 Best Hotels in Istanbul” & “The 15 Best City Hotels in Europe”
Best of Digital Awards: “The Best Hotel Chain of the Year”
Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards: “The 5 Best Hotels in Istanbul” & “The 15 Best City Hotels in Europe”, 2022
The Luxury Network: “Best Luxury Hotel in Turkey”,2022
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts “SLIB 2022 EMEAI BSC Champion”
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 – Ranked top 3 in top Turkey & Greece Hotels and top 50 Best Hotels in The World,2022.
International Travel Awards -The best Suite Hotel in 2022
Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025: #2 Best Hotel in Istanbul, #3 Best Hotel in Europe, #15 Best Hotel in the World
Hürriyet Pearly Gastronomy Guide 2022- Shang Palace, 4 Pearl Award
Best On-Site Support Staff at the Stella Awards 2021
World’s Best Hotels at Experts’ Choice Awards 2021 – Trip Expert
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 – Ranked Number 3 in Istanbul hotels in top Turkey & Greece Hotels List 2021
Luxury Hotel of the Year – THA- Travel and Hospitality Awards 2020
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 – Ranked Number 34 in the 50 Best Hotels in The World List
Golden Spoon Gastronomy Awards 2019 – Shang Palace, The Best Foreign Concept Restaurant in Istanbul
Business Traveller 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards – The Best Hotels in the World (Top 50)
Hürriyet Pearly Gastronomy Guide 2017 – Shang Palace, 3 Pearl Award
U.S. News & World Report (US) Best Hotels List 2016-2017 – Silver Ranking for Best Hotels in Europe
BD – Business Destinations Travel Awards – Best Business Hotel of Turkey, 2015
Robb Report Magazine (EU) Top 100 Hotels, May 2015
Robb Report Magazine (US/TR) Best of the Best in the Hotels category, 2014
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Map & Directions
Centrally located in the Besiktas district, Shangri-La Bosphorus is close to the city's financial district and the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre. The hotel is a 45-minute drive from Istanbul International Airport and a 90-minute drive from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
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