What are the best beaches near Istanbul, including free ones near the new airport?
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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.
~$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.
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.
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.
Keleos beach, 30 min from new airport