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Six Senses Kocatas Mansions
Two Ottoman mansions sit inside a walled garden on the Bosphorus in Sarıyer, restored in 2020 into Six Senses Kocataş Mansions, a 43-room, three-floor hotel under the Six Senses brand. Arrival is by the hotel's own boat shuttle across to central Istanbul, or by golf cart once you're on the grounds, useful since the property sits roughly nineteen kilometres from downtown, near the Bosphorus Bridge and Dolmabahce Palace. Rooms stay understated rather than dramatic: Deluxe rooms run 431 square feet, Bosphorus-view suites reach 646 and 861 square feet, and a separate Loft room offers a different layout for longer stays. What separates it from Istanbul's other boutique hotels is a working sustainability program: an Earth Lab running ecological workshops, an Alchemy Bar where guests mix their own natural cosmetics, an organic garden feeding the kitchens, and partnerships that put local women's craftsmanship into the boutique and public spaces, with recycling and upcycling built into daily operations rather than left to a mission statement. Scalini Toro serves Spanish-inflected, cocktail-forward cooking, breakfast blends Turkish and European dishes, and the spa runs a traditional hammam beside an infinity pool with a panoramic view of the Bosphorus. New arrivals are met with a sage-burning welcome ceremony. This suits travelers who will trade proximity to central Istanbul for water, quiet, and a hammam, and it will frustrate anyone wanting a walkable base near the city's landmarks. Two mansions, forty-three rooms, no crowd at the pool. Two restored Ottoman mansions on the Bosphorus, reached by the hotel's own boat shuttle, hold Six Senses' Istanbul address: forty-three rooms, a working sustainability lab, and a hammam beside an infinity pool. It suits travelers who'll trade proximity to central Istanbul for water, quiet, and craft over crowds.
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What to Know Before You Go
Where you'll be
A few notes on your visit.
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Size of property
43 rooms across 3 floors
Cards accepted
Visa, Jcb, Master Card, American Express, Diners Club
Electricity
230V · 50Hz · type C/F sockets
Meals
Information about the type of meals included in the price is indicated in the rate details.
Children and information about extra beds
Fee for an extra bed: 1,200.00 TRY per night.
The number of extra beds depends on the room category. You must take a look at the information about the size of the selected room.
Special living conditions
A deposit of 5,000.00 TRY per day will be required at check-in to cover any potential damages.
Extra info
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.The property affirms that it adheres to the Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) sanitization guidelines.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: TRY 220 for adults and TRY 110 for children (approximately) Valet parking fee: TRY 40 per day Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Turkiye Culture and Tourism Ministry License Number: 22976

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The hotel occupies two restored Ottoman mansions set in a verdant grove on the shores of the Bosphorus, combining architectural heritage with an active sustainability program. An organic garden supplies the kitchens, materials are recycled and upcycled around the property, and a boat shuttle links guests directly to central Istanbul.
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