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Your stay in Istanbul12 Oct 20266 min read

A refined stay: Etiler, Bebek and the Bosphorus between appointments

Where to stay, walk and unwind within minutes of the studio, chosen for patients spending a week in Istanbul.

Dr. Sahand Taheri
Dr. Sahand TaheriWritten and medically reviewed · Updated 12 Oct 2026
A refined stay: Etiler, Bebek and the Bosphorus between appointments
Quick answer

Patients staying near the studio usually choose Etiler, Levent or the Bosphorus shore. Within a short drive are Bebek's seafront promenade, the Rumelihisarı fortress, the Akmerkez and Zorlu Center shopping centres, and hotels such as Raffles Istanbul, Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus and Le Méridien Etiler.

Where to stay

Raffles Istanbul at Zorlu Center, Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus in Kuruçeşme, Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus in Beşiktaş and Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler are all within a short drive of the studio. Ask us about the most practical option for your appointment times.

A walk by the water

Bebek's promenade runs along the Bosphorus towards Arnavutköy and Rumelihisarı, the 15th-century fortress on the European shore. It is an easy, gentle walk on recovery days.

Shopping

Akmerkez is in Etiler itself; Zorlu Center and İstinyePark offer international luxury brands a few minutes away.

Evenings

Zorlu PSM hosts concerts and theatre, and the Bosphorus shore from Ortaköy to Bebek is lined with restaurants and terraces.

Key takeaways
  • Stay in Etiler, Levent or by the Bosphorus
  • Bebek promenade and Rumelihisarı for calm walks
  • Akmerkez is in Etiler itself

Frequently asked questions

How far is the studio from the airport?

Istanbul Airport is usually 40 to 60 minutes by car, depending on traffic; Sabiha Gökçen Airport around an hour.

Dr. Sahand Taheri
About the authorDr. Sahand Taheri has practised general and aesthetic dentistry for 15 years and leads the Smile Studio in Etiler, Istanbul.