Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus

We had lunch at Yali, sitting outside on a beautiful day March 2026, with a fantastic view of the Bosphorous, watching boats glide by. I had the chicken Caesar salad with a chicken breast on top- very good meat, very fresh salad. My husband had the Baluk Ekmek- which he LOVED. Yes the prices are high (as others complained about). But it is a Four Seasons hotel, we felt the price was acceptable for the service, the food and the view.

A most beautiful hotel right in the Bosphorus. The service from pick up at the airport to the return to the airport was just flawless. The staff are so attentive and you are made to feel so welcome.

Beautiful property, excellent hospitality, and a very comfortable stay. The staff made everything smooth and enjoyable

The hotel is perfectly located by the harbour, making it incredibly convenient to take a ferry to the nearby islands and enjoy the beautiful views of the harbor. Waking up to the water and watching the boats pass by was truly special. Breakfast was amazing. The quality, variety, and presentation (and the view!!!) were excellent and made every morning something to look forward to. A very special thanks to the breakfast team, Omer and Mehmet, who were super friendly, engaging, and always prepared little surprises for us in the morning. Their warmth and attention to detail made us feel genuinely cared for. We appreciate a lot for the Concierge team. Cagri, who helped us every single day with directions and recommendations, making sure we “survived” and came back safely (with lots of shoppings). Another gentleman -Kemal, managed to secure a last‑minute table for us at a very popular downtown restaurant, which was truly impressive. The reception desk staff were also very helpful, always checking on us to make sure we were doing well. I’m sorry I didn’t manage to get everyone’s names, but I sincerely want to thank the entire team for taking such wonderful care of us. Thank you for showing us the very best of Istanbul, not just the places or the food, but the genuinely good hearts of the people here, that truly made all the difference (and yes… the cats too) We will definitely be back.

As always with Four Seasons, great rooms great service. We stayed for 2 nights and the location is spectacular with views of the Bosphorus. All in a great stay a with a pleasant and helpful staff.