What are the best beaches near Istanbul, including free ones near the new airport?
Based on 2 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Keleos beach is free and about 30 minutes from Istanbul's new airport, quiet and uncrowded. For a calmer option, try Şile (Tarihi Kumbaba Hotel, cleaner than the central beach) or Büyükada island (The Roof Ada resort, with a free shuttle boat to the beach).
What the community said
A beach hotel near the new airport turned out great: checked in late in the evening (after the airport closed/reopened 3 times), got fed right away, and offered a two-room unit for about $100. The beach is spacious, rarely crowded, food is solid, and staff are very warm.
4 days ago ~$100/night, hotel near new airport
The Roof Ada resort on Büyükada island is great even for a day trip — there's a free shuttle boat from the pier to the hotel's beach and back, no need to stay overnight.
24 days ago The Roof Ada, Büyükada island
In Şile, the Tarihi Kumbaba Hotel sits a bit away from the central beach — it's cleaner and noticeably less crowded, and past guests were very happy with their stay.
25 days ago Tarihi Kumbaba Hotel, Şile
Keleos beach is free, cozy, and about a 30-minute drive from Istanbul's new airport — a good option for a quick 2-3 hour trip.
29 days ago Keleos beach, 30 min from new airport