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Where to Stay for the Intercontinental Derby

Intercontinental Derby (Fenerbahçe vs. Galatasaray) is one of the biggest rivalry matches in world football. The match alternates between the two clubs' stadiums; hotels for both are below.

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Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium · Istanbul8 bookable stays

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Istanbul, Türkiye

Address Istanbul

A five-star stay about 2.0 miles from Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.

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Istanbul, Türkiye

Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

Bosphorus-front hotel beside Dolmabahçe Palace.

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Istanbul, Türkiye

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Restored Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus.

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Istanbul, Türkiye

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus

Bosphorus-side Ottoman palace.

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Istanbul, Türkiye

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

Hotel above Dolmabahçe.

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Istanbul, Türkiye

Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

Bosphorus-front hotel beside Dolmabahçe Palace.

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Istanbul, Türkiye

Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Hilltop hotel with Bosphorus views.

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Istanbul, Türkiye

Raffles Istanbul

Zorlu Center hotel with Bosphorus views.

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Intercontinental Derby

Dates by year

  • Dates are set when the season's fixtures are released; kickoff times are often confirmed only a few weeks ahead, so book flexible hotel dates.

  • Dates are set when the season's fixtures are released; kickoff times are often confirmed only a few weeks ahead, so book flexible hotel dates.

  • Dates are set when the season's fixtures are released; kickoff times are often confirmed only a few weeks ahead, so book flexible hotel dates.

  • Dates are set when the season's fixtures are released; kickoff times are often confirmed only a few weeks ahead, so book flexible hotel dates.

Select a year to see that edition's venue and hotels.

Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

Where to stay

  • Kadıköy — closest, Asian side
  • Beşiktaş — ferry across
  • Moda — seaside

Hotels near Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

  1. #1 · Drive · about 20 minutes by car · 2 mi

    ★★★★★

    Address Istanbul

    A five-star stay about 2.0 miles from Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.

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  2. #2 · Short ride or transit · about 30 minutes by ferry or car · 4 mi

    ★★★★★

    Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

    Bosphorus-front hotel beside Dolmabahçe Palace.

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  3. #3 · Short ride or transit · about 30 minutes by ferry or car · 4.1 mi

    ★★★★★

    Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

    Restored Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus.

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  4. #4 · Short ride or transit · about 30 minutes by ferry or car · 4.1 mi

    ★★★★★

    Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus

    Bosphorus-side Ottoman palace.

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RAMS Park

Where to stay

  • Beşiktaş/Nişantaşı — upscale
  • Taksim — central
  • Levent — business

Hotels near RAMS Park

  1. #1 · Drive · about 20 minutes by car · 4.3 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

    Hotel above Dolmabahçe.

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  2. #2 · Drive · about 20 minutes by car · 4.4 mi

    ★★★★★

    Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

    Bosphorus-front hotel beside Dolmabahçe Palace.

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  3. #3 · Drive · about 20 minutes by car · 4.4 mi

    ★★★★★

    Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul

    Hilltop hotel with Bosphorus views.

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  4. #4 · Drive · about 20 minutes by car · 2.9 mi

    ★★★★★

    Raffles Istanbul

    Zorlu Center hotel with Bosphorus views.

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Getting there

Ferries cross from Beşiktaş and Karaköy to Kadıköy, a short walk away.

Ferries to Kadıköy.

Hotel prices

Rates are moderate.

Before & after the match

Kadıköy's fish market area.

Tips

Visit tip
Take the ferry across the Bosphorus for the classic approach.

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