Büyükada

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Aerial view with drone over Büyükada the Princes Island in the Sea of Marmara Turkey Istanbul with many trees and villas. Recreation area
Aerial view with drone over Büyükada the Princes Island in the Sea of Marmara Turkey Istanbul with many trees and villas. Recreation area
Prinkipo Greek Orthodox Orphanage ruins and Istanbul Anatolian side scenic view from Büyükada National Park (Adalar, Turkey)
Want to escape city life of Istanbul for a little while? Take a ferry ride to one of the nearby islands and go exploring. I recommend renting a bike and go to the top of the island. Amazing views, gorgeous scenery and horse-drawn buggies, what more could you want?
Büyükada's main way of public transportation is bikes and chariots pulled by horses. Add hundreds of ancient buildings into the equation and you have the perfect combination for an experience out of this era.

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Buyukada Cankaya Hotel

Buyukada Cankaya Hotel

Çankaya caddesi No:14 Adalar Istanbul
The price is CA $75 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $75
CA $85 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Adalar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Mizzi ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (491 reviews)
mixed bag
nice enough hotel, but our room only had one curtain so very light in room early on, also very thin walls the sounds of passion from next door was almost like having them in our room. staff all nice, breakfast good, shower heaven.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

Buyukada Cankaya Hotel
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

5 out of 5
Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. NO. 19 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is CA $304 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
CA $304
CA $340 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,190 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

5 out of 5
Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6 Istanbul
The price is CA $343 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
CA $343
CA $385 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
Spotless and clean staff was amazing i wish i couldve stayed longer!

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
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Ece Suit Büyükada

Ece Suit Büyükada

Zagnos Pasa Cd. no 10 Büyükada Adalar Istanbul
Stay at this aparthotel in Adalar. Enjoy a garden, concierge services, and patios. Popular attractions Dock Square and Mizzi Mansion are located nearby.
Ece Suit Büyükada
Elits Suits

Elits Suits

3 Osmanli Bulvari Istanbul pendik
Stay at this aparthotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a sauna. Popular attractions Viaport Outlet Shopping and Turkish-Hungarian Friendship ...
5.6/10 (203 reviews)
Avoid this place, it’s dirty nothing works and when you tell reception they don’t care. Pay a little more to get somewhere which isn’t filthy dirty

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Elits Suits
Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Investvadi

Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Investvadi

Ayazaga Mahallesi Kemerburgaz Cd Sariyer
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sariyer. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Taksim Square and Galata Tower are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
The hotel is brand new, rooms are very large , the kitchen is well equipped. Check-in thanks to Akif took only 2 minutes. We stayed a week, every day the hotel supplied with small bottles of water, also supplied with detergents for washing machine and dish washing machine. All staff even security ...

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Investvadi
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Popular places to visit

Want to escape city life of Istanbul for a little while? Take a ferry ride to one of the nearby islands and go exploring. I recommend renting a bike and go to the top of the island. Amazing views, gorgeous scenery and horse-drawn buggies, what more could you want?

Buyukada National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Buyukada National Park, a lovely green space in Adalar.

Buyukada National Park
Want to escape city life of Istanbul for a little while? Take a ferry ride to one of the nearby islands and go exploring. I recommend renting a bike and go to the top of the island. Amazing views, gorgeous scenery and horse-drawn buggies, what more could you want?

Dilburnu Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Dilburnu Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Adalar.

Dilburnu Recreation Area
Taksim Square featuring food and markets as well as an individual male

Taksim Square

4.5/5(211 reviews)

You can learn about the local history of Istanbul when you make a stop at a well-known site like Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.

Taksim Square
Hagia Sophia which includes heritage elements and a fountain

Hagia Sophia

4.5/5(250 reviews)

Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

Hagia Sophia
Galata Tower

Galata Tower

4.5/5(148 reviews)

Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.

Galata Tower
Blue Mosque which includes a mosque, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Blue Mosque

4.5/5(259 reviews)

The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.

Blue Mosque

Things to do

Horse and carriage on Büyükada Island

A Day in a Princes Islands (Economic Tour)

CA $81
per adult
A Day in a Princes Islands (Economic Tour)
Asian Meets the European Side of Istanbul & Bosphorus Cruise

Asian Meets the European Side of Istanbul & Bosphorus Cruise

CA $193
per adult
Asian Meets the European Side of Istanbul & Bosphorus Cruise
Istanbul: Live a football game and Turkish passion like a Local

Istanbul: Live a football game and Turkish passion like a Local

CA $328
per adult
Istanbul: Live a football game and Turkish passion like a Local
The Prince Islands or Kizil Islands in the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul

Cruise to the Princes' Islands

CA $193
per adult
Cruise to the Princes' Islands
Cooking Class with Local Chef and Mom at Historic Kadıkoy Home

Cooking Class with Local Chef and Mom at Historic Kadıkoy Home

CA $246
per adult
Cooking Class with Local Chef and Mom at Historic Kadıkoy Home
Coffee Addict: How Turkish Coffee Destroyed an Empire - Tour

Coffee Addict: How Turkish Coffee Destroyed an Empire

CA $709
per traveller
Coffee Addict: How Turkish Coffee Destroyed an Empire
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Cities near Büyükada

Istanbul

Istanbul

A Shot from Turkish poet Sait Faik's home.

Adalar

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