Besiktas
is a residential area which is only 2km away from Taksim area. Shops, restaurants in the center of Besiktas. Dolmabahce is well known with Dolmabahce Palace which is a museum near the Bosphorus, in front of Swissotel Istanbul. You will enjoy to spend time in Ortakoy exactly located down to Bosphorus Bridge (it is a first suspension bridge on the Bosphorus). You can visit Yildiz Palace (Yildiz Sarayi), Naval Museum (Deniz Muzesi).
5 Star Hotels
Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski, one of the best hotel nearby Bosphorus.
Swissotel Istanbul, located in Dolmabahce, a mile away from Taksim Square.
Conrad Hotel Istanbul, in the center of Besiktas, a nice deluxe hotel, preferable for cruise clients pre/post accommodation.
Radisson SAS Hotel Ortakoy, Ortakoy Princess, in the center of Ortakoy, very close to Ortakoy Square where you can find many restaurants, bars, pubs.
Movenpick Hotel Istanbul, located in Levent, one of the best deluxe hotel in business area.
The Plaza Hotel Istanbul, 4 star superior for businessman located in Balmumcu.
Ortakoy Princess Hotel, in the center of Ortakoy, very close to Ortakoy Square where you can find many restaurants, bars, pubs.
