Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski is situated on the European shores of the Bosphorus in a very convenient location between the districts of Besiktas and Ortakoy,a 45 minute drive from the airport.
Within close walking distance of the Hotel is the harbourside district of Ortakoy,a fascinating area full of seafood restaurants,specialty antique,ceramic and jewellery shops.
On the weekends there's a colourful street market with a fine selection of Turkish handcrafts in a delightful setting beside the famed Ortakoy Mosque.