With a roof-top restaurant overlooking the Sea of Marmara, Bekdas offers modern accommodations near Istanbul University. It is a 5-minute walk from the Grand Bazaar and 165 yards from tram T1 Lalelı stop.

Air-conditioned rooms at Bekdas Hotel are decorated with crimson fabrics and soft carpeted floors. Each is equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TVs and includes private bathrooms with shower.

Guests can enjoy local specialties and gaze at the panoramic views from the in-house restaurant. The hotel's lobby bar serves soft drinks and local spirits, as well as the celebrated Turkish coffee.

The tram service goes from the hotel Bekdas to Sultanahmet’s notorious Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. The service also goes to the Galata Bridge and the lively Karaköy District.