Located 2.6 km from the Neve Shalom Synagogue, the 4-star Istanbul River Hotel is 7 minutes on foot from the Historic Beyazit Stone Tower. Boasting a convenient location within reach of Vezneciler-Istanbul Ueniversitesi underground station, the hotel provides rooms with views of the city and offers a Turkish steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

The Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque is a mere 450 metres away, while Yenikapi train station is just 550 m from the comfortable hotel. From Istanbul River Hotel it will take about 25 minutes to walk to the ancient Sultanahmet District. The area features a number of shopping sites, such as Beyazıt Square, which is fairly close to this property. The hotel is 400 metres from Yenikapi transit bus station.

The River offers 48 rooms with a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea makers, and such modern conveniences as Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They come with a separate toilet and a shower along with such comforts as toiletries and bathrobes.

This accommodation offers a free buffet breakfast. The à la carte River Restaurant restaurant focuses on halal cuisine. Guests are welcome to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. The bar area includes a lounge and a terrace. There is a barbecue serving Turkish food 8 minutes' walk away.