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.
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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Drive · about 20 minutes by car · 4.3 mi
★★★★★
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Hotel above Dolmabahçe.
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#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 · Drive · about 20 minutes by car · 4.4 mi
★★★★★
Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Hilltop hotel with Bosphorus views.
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#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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