Staying at Rixos Tersane Istanbul? Here's what the resort actually offers, and the easiest way to get there from Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gökçen, or Galataport cruise terminal.
Rixos Tersane Istanbul is one of the standout properties inside the wider Tersane Istanbul (Haliçport) development — a five-star resort built into a restored 19th-century shipyard on the Golden Horn. If you're staying here, getting the transfer right matters more than usual, since this part of Istanbul is newer and less familiar to most taxi drivers than the classic tourist areas.
About Rixos Tersane Istanbul
The resort sits directly on the Golden Horn, housed within the restored shipyard buildings that give the property its distinctive industrial-heritage character alongside art installations and curated cultural programming throughout the site.
Rooms: 432 rooms in total, with contemporary interiors, rainfall showers and curated minibars — select suites include private terraces or personal butler service.
Dining: Five restaurants and bars, including Velena (all-day dining), Velena by The Sea (poolside), Josephine Istanbul (local cuisine), Vinose (wine bar) and Gowden (cigar lounge), plus an attached winery and coffee shop.
Facilities: An infinity pool with panoramic Golden Horn views, a dedicated Sports Club, the Rixy Kids Club for younger guests, spa treatments, and high-speed WiFi throughout.
Discovery Routes: Guided weekend excursions by private hotel boat to nearby cultural landmarks, including Istanbul Modern and the Rahmi M. Koç Museum.
Why Getting the Transfer Right Matters Here
Tersane Istanbul is a newer district — unlike Sultanahmet or Taksim, it isn't a location every taxi driver instinctively knows how to navigate to. A pre-booked private transfer with a driver who already knows exactly where the resort is removes that uncertainty entirely, rather than leaving you to explain the location after a long flight.
Getting to Rixos Tersane Istanbul
However you're arriving in Istanbul, a fixed-price transfer directly to the resort is available:
What to Have Ready When You Book
- Your flight number (or ship name, if arriving by cruise), so your driver can track your actual arrival time.
- Confirmation that your destination is Rixos Tersane Istanbul specifically, given there are multiple properties within the wider Tersane Istanbul development.
- Passenger and luggage count, so the right vehicle is arranged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rixos Tersane Istanbul the same as Tersane Istanbul?
No — Tersane Istanbul (also called Haliçport) is the wider waterfront redevelopment; Rixos Tersane Istanbul is one of the hotels within it.
How far is the resort from Istanbul Airport?
It's on the Golden Horn in the Kasımpaşa area of Beyoğlu — a private transfer is the most straightforward way to cover the distance without navigating an unfamiliar area yourself.
Can I book a transfer directly to the hotel entrance?
Yes — a private transfer takes you door-to-door directly to the resort, rather than to a general area you'd need to navigate from.
Book Your Transfer to Rixos Tersane Istanbul
Arrive at this Golden Horn resort with a fixed-price, door-to-door transfer and a driver who already knows exactly where to take you. Book your transfer today.
