Esenkent Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A stone bridge with multiple arches over a body of water, with a flagpole displaying a flag in the background.

Stay near popular Esenkent attractions

Aqua Club Dolphin

Bring the children to Aqua Club Dolphin and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Istanbul. Amble around the area's seaside or attend a sporting event.
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Activities

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

NZ$52
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show
Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

NZ$56
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition
Bosphorus Day/Sunset/Night Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

Bosphorus Day/Sunset/Night Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

NZ$16
per adult
Bosphorus Day/Sunset/Night Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide
Istanbul:Sultanahmet Old City Tour with Lunch and Transfer

Istanbul:Sultanahmet Old City Tour with Lunch and Transfer

NZ$20
per adult
Istanbul:Sultanahmet Old City Tour with Lunch and Transfer
Istanbul: Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View

Istanbul: Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View

NZ$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View
Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show – Window Side Table Optional

NZ$42
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show – Window Side Table Optional
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Our pick of the best Esenkent Hotel Deals

The Marmara Taksim

The Marmara Taksim

5 out of 5
Taksim Square Istanbul Istanbul
The price is NZ$367 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$367
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
The Marmara Taksim
Elysian Airport Hotel & Restaurant

Elysian Airport Hotel & Restaurant

Gürsu Sk. Arnavutköy Arnavutköy
The price is NZ$127 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$127
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arnavutköy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attraction Florya Ataturk Villa is ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (840 reviews)
"My main issue was related to the staff who tried to sell me a taxi cab service back to the airport at astronomical price (i.e. they eventually made a deal to sell me luxury level taxi service (not sure who needs it???) back to the airport while I wanted a simple taxi service. Please insist literally ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Elysian Airport Hotel & Restaurant
Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus

Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus

Müvezzi Cad Yildiz Mah No.1/1 Istanbul Besiktas
The price is NZ$201 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$201
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taksim Square and Galata Tower are located ...
Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

5 out of 5
Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. NO. 19 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is NZ$469 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
NZ$469
28 Nov - 29 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Grand Palace Hotel

Grand Palace Hotel

Hurriyet Mah Hurriyet Cad Istanbul
The price is NZ$64 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$64
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Grand Palace Hotel
YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport AIRSIDE

YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport AIRSIDE

Tayakadin Mah. Terminal Cad. No.1 Arnavutköy Istanbul
The price is NZ$688 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$688
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arnavutköy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport AIRSIDE
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Our guide on where to stay in Esenkent

Find the best Esenkent areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A fountain with water jets in a circular pool, a mosque with multiple minarets, and palm trees in the foreground.

Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Hagia Sophia to Sultanahmet Square – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Taksim

Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.

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Kadıköy

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Kadıköy. Spend some time visiting top spots like Bosphorus, and catch the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.

A grand neoclassical building with ornate columns and a symmetrical facade, surrounded by manicured gardens and a clear blue sky.

Beşiktaş

Spend some time visiting places like Bosphorus while getting to know Beşiktaş, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station to see more of the area.

A historic mosque with three minarets and a large dome, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Istanbul City Center

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Hagia Sophia and Taksim Square, and jump on the metro at Vezneciler Subway Station or Aksaray Station to see more of the city.

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