Golden Horn, Istanbul
Where Ottoman shipyards become Istanbul's most coveted address
Rising from the storied grounds of Istanbul's 600-year-old Tersane shipyards, Rixos Tersane Istanbul is not merely a hotel — it is an experience woven into the very fabric of the city. Overlooking the shimmering Golden Horn, this luxury urban resort transforms the historic Beyoğlu waterfront into a vibrant lifestyle destination where Ottoman maritime legacy meets cutting-edge contemporary design. Every detail has been curated to elevate: from the heated infinity pool suspended above the waterfront to the seven distinct dining venues, from the Anjana Spa sanctuary to Nickelodeon Play! — the first of its kind in Istanbul. Whether you arrive for the panoramic views, the Mondaine de Paris dinner shows, or simply to row the sheltered waters of the Golden Horn at sunrise, Tersane Istanbul promises an Istanbul you have never seen before. This is where the city's past and future converge, and every stay writes a new chapter in a timeless story.
Phone
+90 212 377 5800
RHTIS.Signature@rixos.com
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
12:00
Address
Camiikebir Mahallesi, Taskizak Tersanesi Caddesi, No 23/1, Beyoğlu, Istanbul 34440, Turkey
Getting There
35 minutes from Istanbul Airport (IST), 45 minutes from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). The hotel offers private airport shuttle service and is easily accessible by taxi, metro, or private boat via the Golden Horn waterway.
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A refined 38m² sanctuary featuring a luxurious king bed, elegant study desk, plush sofa, and a marble bathroom that gleams with Golden Horn light. Step onto your private balcony and let the city's silhouette tell you its evening stories.
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Wake to the mesmerizing panorama of the Golden Horn from your 38m² retreat. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame an ever-changing waterfront canvas — fishing boats at dawn, ferries at dusk — while marble surfaces and bespoke furnishings wrap you in understated luxury.
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A generous 40m² open-plan suite where the bedroom flows seamlessly into a living area. Partial Golden Horn views tease through sheer curtains, and every surface — from the marble vanity to the hand-finished woodwork — speaks of artisan craft.
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Spanning 90m² of waterfront opulence, this suite features a private terrace with unobstructed Golden Horn views, a separate bedroom and living room, two marble bathrooms, and enough space to host an intimate sunset cocktail party for your closest friends.
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Live like Istanbul royalty across two floors: a generous living room and dining area below, a serene master bedroom above. The service kitchen lets you entertain effortlessly, while the private terrace offers a front-row seat to the Golden Horn's timeless drama.
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At 409m², the Presidential Suite is an address unto itself. Two bedrooms, a grand living room, private study, formal dining room, personal sauna, and an in-suite massage room — all crowned by wraparound Golden Horn views that stretch from the old city walls to the Bosphorus beyond.
Book This Roomarrow_forwardFrom Turkish traditions to global flavors, every meal is a celebration
An all-day culinary bazaar where live cooking stations weave Asian wok fire, Anatolian clay-oven warmth, and Italian wood-fired passion into a single unforgettable meal. Morning brings artisanal breakfast stations; evening unveils a patisserie and wine cellar that rivals any in Istanbul.
A refined social hub that transitions from sunlit breakfasts and curated afternoon teas to candlelit evenings of bespoke cocktails. Josephine is where Istanbul's creative elite gather — half café, half salon, entirely unforgettable.
Perched beside the heated infinity pool, this waterfront lounge serves artisan cocktails and Mediterranean light bites while the Golden Horn glitters at your feet. The soundtrack is lapping waves; the view is pure Istanbul magic.
Step into Bohemian Paris without leaving Istanbul. This immersive dinner-show venue merges Parisian cabaret flair with Turkish hospitality — expect dramatic performances, a curated French-Turkish menu, and an evening that blurs the line between dining and theatre.
Celebrated Lebanese cuisine arrives at the Golden Horn. Em Sherif's elegant setting frames an exquisite journey through mezze, grills, and sweets — each dish a love letter to Levantine tradition, served with the grace Istanbul demands.
Close your eyes, taste the grilled octopus, hear the live sirtaki — and you could be on a Greek island. MykOrini brings authentic Aegean flavors and Mediterranean joie de vivre to the Golden Horn's waterfront, complete with live music and dancing.
An inner sanctum for connoisseurs. Sink into leather armchairs beneath ambient lighting, choose from rare cognacs, single-malt whiskeys, and hand-rolled cigars, and let the world outside dissolve. The Gowden Club is Istanbul's most exclusive nightcap.
Surrender to ancient rituals and modern therapies in a serene waterfront sanctuary. Turkish hammam traditions meet contemporary wellness science for a rejuvenation that goes soul-deep.
Glide across the sheltered waters of the Golden Horn at sunrise — an experience once reserved for Ottoman sultans. The hotel's private rowing club offers equipment, coaching, and a perspective of Istanbul few ever witness.
Challenge friends on state-of-the-art blue padel courts with the Golden Horn as your backdrop. Whether you are a seasoned player or a curious beginner, the energy here is electric.
Istanbul's first Nickelodeon indoor theme park brings PAW Patrol, SpongeBob, Dora the Explorer, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to life through interactive rides, AR experiences, and character meet-and-greets. Complimentary for hotel guests.
An enchanting world of creative workshops, games, and all-day activities designed for young explorers. Interactive displays, live DJs, photo spots, and endless imagination keep little ones entertained while parents unwind.
Experience Bohemian glamour as performers, musicians, and dancers transform your evening into a Parisian-inspired spectacle. Every night is a premiere at Mondaine de Paris Istanbul.
Join a guided Saturday walking tour through Istanbul's most colorful and photogenic neighborhood. Wander past Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques, and rainbow-painted houses that Instagram was made for.
Board a private vessel and cruise the Golden Horn at sunset. Watch minarets silhouette against amber skies as your captain narrates six centuries of maritime history — champagne in hand, of course.
Begin your morning with guided yoga sessions at the Exclusive Sports Club. Breathe in the sea air, stretch toward the Golden Horn horizon, and find your center before the city awakens.
Float in the heated infinity pool that seems to spill directly into the Golden Horn. Whether you are doing laps at dawn or lounging with a cocktail at golden hour, this is Istanbul's most coveted poolside.
A modern fitness sanctuary equipped with cutting-edge cardio, weight, and functional training equipment. Outdoor areas offer fresh-air workouts with waterfront views that make every rep feel worth it.
Step from your suite into a curated world of high-end retail and boutique dining. The Mall at Tersane is where Istanbul's fashion-forward come to browse, discover, and indulge.
“We came for a weekend and stayed a week. The infinity pool at sunset is worth the trip alone, but it was the Fener-Balat walking tour that stole our hearts. The concierge arranged a private boat back to the hotel afterward — utterly magical.”
Sophie Laurent
Paris, France
“Traveling with a toddler and a seven-year-old, we expected compromises. Instead we got Nickelodeon Play!, a kids club that our daughter refused to leave, and the most peaceful spa experience of our lives. Tersane understands that family luxury means everyone gets their own adventure.”
James & Priya Chakrabarti
London, UK
“I am an Istanbul native and thought I knew every corner of this city. Rowing the Golden Horn at 6am changed that. The perspective from the water — the shipyard walls, the Süleymaniye silhouette — it made me fall in love with my own city again. Exceptional hotel.”
Mehmet Yılmaz
Istanbul, Turkey
I woke before the muezzin's call and slipped down to the rowing club dock. The Golden Horn was glass — a mirror reflecting minarets and container cranes in the same breath. By the time I returned to Velena for breakfast, I had rowed through six centuries of history and worked up an appetite for the best shakshuka in Beyoğlu.
The Saturday heritage walk from Rixos Tersane winds through the rainbow-painted streets of Fener and Balat — neighborhoods where Greek Orthodox churches sit beside Ottoman mosques and every doorway is a photograph waiting to happen. Our guide, a third-generation local, shared stories no guidebook could ever contain.
Imagine this: candlelit tables, a Parisian chanteuse in sequins, acrobats descending from the ceiling, and a five-course French-Turkish tasting menu that makes you forget which continent you are on. Mondaine de Paris Istanbul is not dinner — it is an event. Arrive hungry, leave dazzled.
Day one: the kids lost their minds at Nickelodeon Play!, meeting PAW Patrol's Chase and racing through the SpongeBob AR maze. Day two: while they built volcanoes at Candy Kids Club, we melted into the Anjana Spa hammam. By checkout, our five-year-old declared it 'the best hotel in the whole world.' We did not disagree.
Leather, smoke, amber light, and the gentle clink of crystal. The Gowden Club is what happens when Ottoman hospitality meets a London gentlemen's club. I sampled a 25-year Macallan paired with a Dominican torpedo while the bartender told me the building once housed the foreman of the Imperial shipyard. Istanbul layers its stories like that — you just have to sit still long enough to hear them.
