Ataşehir Luxury Hotels

Ataşehir is a modern business district on Istanbul's Asian side, home to three verified luxury hotels offering 5-star accommodations. As the location of the Istanbul Financial Center since 2023, Ataşehir combines corporate infrastructure with residential development and is well-connected by metro and highway.

Ataşehir at a glance

Ataşehir is a municipality and district of Istanbul, Turkey, created in 2008 from parts of Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Ümraniye, and Kartal. With an area of 25 km² and a population of 423,127 (2022), it is located at the junction of the O-2 and O-4 motorways on the Anatolian (Asian) side. The district is bordered by Ümraniye to the north, Sancaktepe to the northeast, Maltepe to the east, Kadıköy to the south, and Üsküdar to the west.

Since 2023, Ataşehir has been home to the Istanbul Financial Center (IFC), headquarters to state-owned Turkish banks including the Turkish Central Bank, Ziraat Bank, VakıfBank, and Halkbank. The district's skyline includes the Turkish Central Bank Tower at 352 m and Metropol Istanbul Tower A at 301 metres.

Verified luxury hotels

Ataşehir offers three verified luxury hotels, all certified as 5-star properties by Turkey's Ministry: Sheraton Grand Ataşehir İstanbul, Selectum City Ataşehir, and Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Asia. Each is listed in the directory above with full details, amenities, and booking options.

Getting there and around

The district is served by the Istanbul Metro: the M4 line (Kozyatağı and Yenisahra stations) and the M8 line (Kozyatağı, İçerenköy, Küçükbakkalköy, Kayışdağı, Mevlana). For private car travel, Ataşehir is 3 minutes from Highway D-100 and the İzmit-Ankara Trans-European Motorway (TEM). The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is 20–30 minutes away, Bağdat Avenue in Kadıköy is 20 minutes away, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Istanbul's second international airport) is 30–40 minutes away by car.

The district's character

Originally designed as a high-rise residential and business center, Ataşehir was awarded the Habitat prize in 2005. The original plan included 18,000 condominiums for approximately 80,000 residents. As of 2006, the district had 8,596 housing units. Today, most buildings are high-rise towers, with the largest concentrated around Barbaros neighbourhood, where the municipal building is located.

Questions about staying here

Where is Ataşehir located, and how do I get there?

Ataşehir is a district on Istanbul's Asian side, located at the junction of the O-2 and O-4 motorways. The Istanbul Metro M4 line (Kozyatağı and Yenisahra stations) and M8 line (Kozyatağı, İçerenköy, Küçükbakkalköy, Kayışdağı, Mevlana stations) serve the district. Sabiha Gökçen Airport is 30–40 minutes away by car.

How many luxury hotels are in Ataşehir?

Three verified Ministry-certified 5-star hotels operate in Ataşehir: Sheraton Grand Ataşehir İstanbul, Selectum City Ataşehir, and Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Asia.

What is Ataşehir known for?

Ataşehir is a modern business district that has been home to the Istanbul Financial Center (IFC) since 2023, hosting the Turkish Central Bank and state-owned banks relocated from Ankara. It is also a major residential area with high-rise development and home to Yeditepe University and Fenerbahçe University.

How close is Ataşehir to central Istanbul?

Ataşehir is well-connected to central Istanbul. Bağdat Avenue in Kadıköy is 20 minutes away, and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is 20–30 minutes away by car. Metro connections link it to other districts via the M4 and M8 lines.

What is the population and area of Ataşehir?

Ataşehir has a population of 423,127 (2022) and covers an area of 25 km². It was created in 2008 from parts of four adjacent districts.

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