5 Best Electric Car Friendly Hotels in Istanbul

Billy Briliant
bluedot-technologies
4 min readOct 9, 2020

Planning to visit Istanbul Turkey with your electric car? Here are the 5 best EV-friendly hotels that we chose in Istanbul!

Istanbul always has majestical chemistry to visit with its perfect combination of the historical and amazing landscapes. This also became the main reason for many international tourists for exploring eye-catching places in Istanbul. Having good transportation facilities and infrastructures, Istanbul has been a very friendly place for all people. Talking about the E-mobility, Istanbul is listed as one of the C40 cities committed to supporting climate action which also fully supported the electric vehicle industry.

Electric cars are still something new for many people in Istanbul, however, the number of electric car chargers also increased rapidly both in private and public places like the shopping mall, hotels, restaurants, etc. We have compiled 5 of the best electric car-friendly hotels in Istanbul for your reference. For sure, while visiting Istanbul by driving your electric car as well as enjoying the beautiful view from your hotel also will be easier if you stay in a hotel that has EV charging facilities. Interested? Check it out!

  1. Swiss Hotel The Bosphorus
Swiss Hotel Bosphorus, Istanbul

Location: Visnezade Mah. Acısu Sokaği NO 19 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey

Plugs: Type 2 (1 Station)

Located in a very strategic place, the Swiss Hotel in Istanbul offers incredible Bosphorus views that will make you amazed all time. Besides its luxury facilities, the Swiss Hotel Bosphorus also provides the EV-charger facilities that open for its visitors. There is one charging station Type 2 that opens 24/7 with payment required. Near the charging station, you can find groceries, Shopping, WiFi, Valet Parking, Restrooms, Dining, and Lodging.

2. Shangri- La Bosphorus

Shangri- La Bosphorus

Location: Sinanpasa Mah, Hayrettin Iskelesi Sok, №1, Besiktas, Istanbul 34353 Turkey

Plugs: Type 2 (1 Station)

The timeless elegance of Shangri-La offers you an unforgettable experience from the first visit. Having a Bosphorus view, this hotel could be the best place to enjoy your time in Istanbul. This hotel has a Type 2 charging station with an indoor parking area. Using this charger required payment with E-sarj membership and card.

3. Fraser Place Anthill

Fraser Place Anthill

Location: Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Harika Sk. No:6, 34380 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye

Plugs: Type 2 (1 Station)

Having a stunning view of the Bosphorus, Fraser Place Anthill offers a luxurious apartment with very modern furniture. Besides its comfortable place to stay, they also have a helpful and professional staff that will give a pleasant stay there. They have a Type 2 charging station for your Electric Car which opens 24/7.

4. Hilton Bomonti Hotel

Hilton Bomonti Hotel

Location: Merkez Mahallesi, Silahşör Cd. No:42, 34381 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey

Plugs: Type 2 (1 Station)

The city and sea views with the perfect location near the stunning Galata Tower makes this hotel the best choice for your stay in Istanbul. Driving your electric car while visiting Istanbul, you can find one EV Charging station Type 2 in this hotel. The charging station is located in P1 (-1 floor) that is open 24/7 and requires a card and membership for the payment.

5. Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel

Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel

Location: Merkez Mahallesi, Silahşör Cd. No:42, 34381 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey

Plugs: Type 2 (2 Stations)

Interested in different sea views? Renaissance offers the Marmara sea view from the window with elegant architecture on its venue features. As an EV-friendly hotel, you can find two paid EV charging stations Type 2 in the Renaissance Polat Hotel. Near the hotel, visitors also can visit the fish museum that takes 20 minutes by driving.

Nowadays having EV charging stations as a facility is a must in every hotel and hospitality place especially if the customer is coming from a high-class segment. Though some of the hotel and hospitality have the charging station, most of them only make it privately as a facility for the customer. Bluedot offers a good solution to make the hotel more EV-friendly. Not only offering the EV charging station solution, but Bluedot also offers a Charging Management System that allows hotels to share their charger and control the system easily.

Bluedot EV Charger App

Wondering to find the public places that have EV-charging stations? Now you can use Bluedot App and filter various topics to find the best choice as your preferences; Fit, Rest and Eat. All in one app! Not using the app yet? You can now download the Bluedot App for free in Playstore and App Store.

For more information, you can mail info@thebluedot.co or reach us through https://www.thebluedot.co/

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Billy Briliant
bluedot-technologies

A data-driven content marketing person who loves to get involved in creative, digital society, and international projects.