Venues across Istanbul · December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027

New Year's Eve in Istanbul 2026

Dates
December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Venue
Venues across Istanbul

Istanbul sees in 2027 on the night of Thursday 31 December 2026. At midnight fireworks go up over the Bosphorus, and the waterfronts at Ortaköy, Karaköy and Üsküdar fill with people hours before; many restaurants and Bosphorus boats hold ticketed New Year dinners.

Dates: December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027 · Book your stay →

Where to stay

In recent years the city has kept the metro lines and Marmaray running through the night on New Year's Eve — check İBB's announcement for 2026 nearer the date. From Sirkeci that makes a late return easy: Marmaray crosses to Üsküdar in about four minutes. Road closures and crowds make taxis slow that night, so plan to walk or take the train. Our front desk, which books Bosphorus cruises, can also check New Year dinner cruises for you. Breakfast on New Year's morning is included, and the front desk is staffed 24 hours. For the season the hotel is decorated for the New Year, inside and at the entrance.

The lit entrance of Hotel Marius with a wreath and snowflake decorations for the New Year
The entrance of Hotel Marius decorated for the New Year.
A row of black umbrellas on a brass rail at the Hotel Marius entrance, with New Year decorations behind
Umbrellas to borrow by the door, free of charge — with the windows dressed for the New Year.

Stay at Hotel Marius

For New Year's Eve in Istanbul 2026, stay with us. Hotel Marius is a boutique hotel in Sirkeci, in the heart of Istanbul's old city: 50 m from the Marmaray and the tram, rooms cleaned every day, a quiet lobby and a front desk staffed around the clock — a comfortable, safe base to come back to. Breakfast is included, and booking direct costs no extra fee.

  • Booked directly — no middleman, no booking fee
  • Free cancellation up to 5 days before check-in (flexible rate)
  • Breakfast included in every room
  • 24-hour front desk, we answer in person

Dates: December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027

  • Superior Double / Twin20 m² · Double or twin beds from about €108 per night Check availability
  • Deluxe Double23 m² · Double or twin beds from about €120 per night Check availability
  • Deluxe Triple25 m² · Double bed & sofa bed from about €133 per night Check availability

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