Hotel with a Bosphorus view – worth paying more?

Question

Special trip.

serkan_y · Answer

If it's a special trip, yes. Watching the ships at breakfast is magic. Ortaköy, Beşiktaş, Karaköy or Asian side have options.

antoine_l · Answer

Check it's a real view, not "partial view".

leila_n · Answer

Rooms facing the Bosphorus are noisy from ships horns sometimes.

paulo.c · Answer

Ask for a high floor.

foodie_fran · Answer

Some places in Sultanahmet have sea views of the Marmara instead.

leo_m · Answer

Worth it for 1-2 nights.

ayse.travel · Answer

Location matters more for short trips.

lina.t · Answer

Asian side views of the old city skyline are the best.

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