Combining the architectural grandeur of the palace with the modern comfort of a deluxe hotel by the Bosphorus, the Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski Istanbul offers a resort ambience in the center of the city.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. Close to this area are some of Istanbul's most famous open-air restaurants and nightclubs. From Besiktas you can take a ferry boat ride and enjoy the historical sights of the Bosphorus,one of the busiest waterways in the world.From the Ciragan Palace Hotel it is a short taxi ride to Akmerkez,an award winning shopping complex where you will find all the world renowned brand names. Included in nearby attractions is the area of Taksim a well known entertainment district of cinemas,restaurants and nightclubs.