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Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Bayildim Cad. No: 2 Maçka Besiktas Istanbul, 34357 Turkey

City centre hotel with Wellness Centre and pool

By Bosphorus
Located on the banks of the Bosphorus river, this Istanbul hotel is set in its own 65-acre park in the city centre with shops, restaurants and attractions nearby. Show more
Full-service spa, 2 pools
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul offers an indoor and outdoor pool, 3 tennis courts, a full-service spa, and a health club with Pilate's studio and fitness classes.
DVD players
All 497 air-conditioned guestrooms at this Swissotel include marble bathrooms and televisions with DVD players. Many rooms feature views of the river. Hide

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88%

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Room type  
Classic Park View Room - Non-Refundable
One double or two twin beds. 38 square metres. Garden view. Dual-line telephone. Voice mail. Wired Internet access (surcharge). Wireless Internet access (surcharge). LCD TV. Satellite channels. Marble bathroom and full bath amenities. Nonsmoking or smoking rooms.
Classic Bosphorus View Room - Room Only
One king bed. Bosphorus Sea view. 38 square metres. Dual-line telephone. Voice mail. Wired Internet access (surcharge). Wireless Internet access (surcharge). LCD TV. Satellite channels. Marble bathroom and full bath amenities. Nonsmoking or smoking rooms.
Swiss Business Executive room
One double or two twin beds. 38 square metres. Bosphorus Sea view. Bedside room control panel for air conditioner, radio, and electricity. Dual-line telephone. Voice mail. Wired Internet access (surcharge). Wireless Internet access (surcharge). LCD TV. Satellite channels. Marble bathroom and full bath amenities. Coffee/tea maker. Fax and printer. iPod docking station. Nonsmoking or smoking rooms.
Panorama Suite
One double bed. 88 square metres. Bosphorus Sea view. Dual-line telephone. Voice mail. Wired Internet access (surcharge). Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Minibar. Hair dryer and slippers. Molton Brown bath amenities. In-room safe. FM stereo radio. Flat-screen TV. Satellite channels. Nespresso machine. Fax and printer. DVD player. Complimentary one suit pressing. iPod docking station.
One Bedroom Bosphorus View Suite - Breakfast Included
One double bed. Sofa bed. Located in Swissotel Living. Bosphorus Sea view. Living room with dining area. Desk. In-room safe. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Wired Internet access (surcharge). Dial-up Internet access (surcharge). LCD TV. Satellite channels. Pay movies. DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Fax machine. Voice mail. Clock radio. Fully equipped kitchen. Complimentary bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Makeup/shaving mirror. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes and slippers. Second bathroom. Wheelchair accessible. Air conditioning.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is Noon
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: TRY 21.73 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 152.13 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Awards and Affiliations

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul is listed in the 2009 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay and the 2009 Travel + Leisure 500. The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

  • In-room accessibility

Property Amenities

The spa at Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul offers an array of treatments and includes a sauna, steam bath, solarium, and Turkish Hammam. The hotel also has an indoor and outdoor pool and fitness center. The hotel's 7 restaurants serve a variety of cuisine including Japanese and Turkish. The hotel also has a bar, lounge, and café. High-speed Internet access is available (surcharge).

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • ATM/banking
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Number of floors - 18
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Beauty services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Computer rental
  • Concierge desk
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Floor butler
  • Full-service health spa
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Health club
  • Airport transportation
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Total number of rooms - 497
  • Parking (free)
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Secretarial services
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Shopping on site
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Suitable for children
  • Swimming pool - children's
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
  • Swim-up bar
  • Technology helpdesk
  • Tour assistance
  • Umbrella
  • Wedding services
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Year Built - 1991
  • Meeting facilities size (meters) - 5900
  • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 25
  • Tennis on site
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul, Istanbul,  Turkey, Property Amenities Pool

Rooms

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul in a 65-acre park setting offers 497 rooms in three towers. Many of the rooms offer spectacular views over the Bosphorus. All rooms have marble bathrooms and full bath amenities.

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul, Istanbul,  Turkey, Rooms Corner Room With Sea View

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom scale
  • Bathroom phone
  • Bidet
  • Satellite television service
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • DVD player
  • Electronic check-out
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Minibar
  • Pay movies
  • Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Second bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Slippers
  • Sofa bed
  • Turndown service
  • Sewing kit
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
  • City view
  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Wheelchair accessible

Dining

Cafe Swiss - Located in the East wing, 7th floor, with a sweeping view of the Bosphorus. Menu includes buffet and a la carte cuisine for breakfast and lunch.

Gaja - Fine dining restaurant located in the West Wing, 14th floor, with views of the Bosphorus, Marmara Sea and the Golden Horn. Gaja embraces delicious food, premium wines and high quality service. Home-made cocktails are available before starting the dinner. Chef de cuisine offers global cuisine with a touch of Michelin star experience.

Gaja Roof & Sky - Seasonal continental cuisine with fresh ingredients including local seafood and and meats are offered. The Sky Bar offers signature cocktails and a live DJ with breathtaking Bosphorus views. Gaja Roof & Sky is located on the 16th floor on the West Wing, and is open during summer only.

Miyako Japanese Restaurant - Serves a large variety of Japanese food, with choices including Nigiri and Maki sushi, Sashimi, Tempura, Teppanyaki grills, deep-fried vegetables or fish. Shabu-shabu and Sukiyaki dishes can also be oredered and then prepared at the guests' tables. Meals are accompanied by Japanese Sake rice wine. Other options including Chinese specialties such as dim sums, noodle soups and stir fried dishes.

Energia - Located on the west-wing fifth floor in Amrita Spa & Wellness, Energia offers freshly prepared juices and smoothies along with a selection of healthy menu options.

Chalet – Located in Sultans Park, this 100-year-old wooden cottage provides signature favorites such as raclette and fondue as well as other specialties from the region.

Les Ambassadeurs Bar - Offers a range of local and international beverages and cocktails, as well as light snacks and a selection of Cuban cigars.

Swiss Gourmet - Sevres organic products, homemade bakery products, cakes, pastries, pralines, varieties of honey, chocolates, local, and imported wines and international cheeses and cold cuts. Sandwiches and salads are available all day. Coffee and croissants are served between 9 AM and 10.30 AM.

Lobby Lounge - Light snacks, tapas, desserts and ice cream are available all day. International local cold and hot beverages including Afternoon Tea are also served daily, as well as a choice of fresh fruit juices, cocktails, accompanied by live piano music.

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul, Istanbul,  Turkey, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

The hotel has an indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, steam bath, solarium, and spa tub along with 3 illuminated open tennis courts. The fitness room is equipped with cardio and strength training equipment and has a Pilate's studio. Boxing and yoga sessions and fitness classes are offered.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Boat launch nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Aerobics on site
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Swimming on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa

Amrita Spa & Wellness features 14 treatment rooms and a couple's suite along with a hydrotherapy room, relaxation lounge, salt pool, Turkish Hammam, ice grotto, and watsu pool. Therapeutic and beauty services include massages and anti-aging treatments. The spa also has a spa boutique and health food bar.

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

4.4
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.5
Hotel condition:
4.6
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.3
Neighbourhood:
4.2
88%

of guests recommend

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A Traveller from Jordan - Amman
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 24 Nov 2011

“Can't wait to go back”

Bathroom need updating

Area recommendations
Nice upper class
Dining
Good food
Wijesiri D from Brisbane Australia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 16 Aug 2011

“One of the Best Hotels we Stayed”

I can recommend this hotel from all aspects and one of the best in the world, with value for money. Well located, beautiful views and superb service and food.

Stephen S from Dubai, U.A.E.
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 25 Aug 2010

“reasonable loaction but require taxi to all locations, good view of the Bosphorus”

reasonable location but requires taxis everywhere....slightly older hotel and not quiet same standard of Howad swiss as have seen elsewhere.... executive floor breakfast a little basic and needs more variety considering it is inclusive. staff friendly and help full where to go and what to do....

Area recommendations
Istanbul good for a short break two or three days see the main attractions Blue Mosque / Grand bazaar / musems / Minature Turkey and some good shopping centres. Aqua place and als the ice show all well worth visiting
A Traveller
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 14 Aug 2010

“Overrated, expensive, snoppy and hard to access on foot”

I can tell that the Swissotel had better days in the past and they try to cash on that. It is very expensive through and through. Worst part for me was the location of the hotel. It is on top of a large hill with a winding road that kills you on the way up and boards you to death on the way down. We ended up spending a fortune on taxis to get around or just to go down to the tram or bus stations. There are no nearby restaurants or shops, so you are mostly stuck with the hotel restaruants which are very expensive and the food slightly above average. Hotel is very close to Dolmabahce palace and the Kabatash pier. But to me this is not an added value because you can't just walk to these attractions, you have to take a taxi anyway. Hotel gardens are beatufil and the view from the room of the Bosphorus and surrounding hills is amazing. Too bad there are no balconies. Staff are mostly snoppy, especially the conceirge who treated customers as if doing them a favor.

Area recommendations
I would recommed Takseem Square and Istiklal street. Very lively and a lot of fun especially at night. We also tremendously enjoyed Ortakoy which is an area on the Bosphorus under the main suspended bridge with nice outdoor restaurants, cafes and food stalls, very lively and much fun at night.
A Traveller from New Providence,
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 22 Apr 2010

“Best Ever!”

Loved staying here, got a beautiful room with a view of the Bospherous. Everything was so agreeable here , especially the location. The staff were very helpful and friendly too.

A Traveller from Philadelphia, PA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 17 Mar 2010

“The Bosphorus Istanbul best hotel in the area.”

The Bosphorus Istanbul best hotel in the area.

Area recommendations
The mall next door.
A Traveller
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 9 Dec 2009

“Istanbul's Finest”

One of the true 5 star hotels in Istanbul, view is amazing and service is incredible. Will definitely stay again

Area recommendations
Besiktas, Nisantasi, Bebek, Sultanahmet
Mada A from San Antonio, Texas
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 28 Oct 2009

“If money is not a problem :-)”

The Place is beautiful, service is excellent, food & beverage quality is top notch. Location is convenient but not for walking, except to the park. Food & drink were expensive, and nothing was free, not even the small instant coffee envelopes in room. So, if fifty dollar breakfasts and twenty dollar Scotchs are in your budget...It is the place to be in one of the prettiest capitals anywhere!!!

Area recommendations
Taksim (new city) Ajia hotel restaurant on the Asian side (they'll send a boat)
Traveller's tip
Artisan Market (close to Grand bazaar) Estinye Park Mall :-)
Guy C from Washington, DC
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 28 Oct 2009

“Great Location/Great Service!”

The SwissHotel Bosphorus is very conveniently located in the hills of Tahksim neighborhood, in the old city of Istanbul. The services provided by SwissHotel are commensurate with those you'd expect from any 5-star facility. The Spa facilities at SwissHotel were absolutely fantastic; but! if you want personal services in the spa, you must book in advance! Best suggestion is to book services for every day of your stay; then have the courtesy to cancel in the morning if you change your mind. Great restaurants/bars available; a tour bus will pick you up at the hotel and deliver you to a central tour gathering point; then deliver you directly to your hotel in time for dinner. Rooms were very clean and well-maintained. The TV and Internet service in-room is troublesome, though. Suggest using the business center off the lobby for internet access. Overall very high marks and I will be back!

Area recommendations
The Old City/Tahksim was very enjoyable; outside the hotel, I felt completely safe wandering around the city parks, listening to outdoor jazz concerts and visiting the local coffee houses.
A Traveller from Washington, DC
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 23 Oct 2009

“Very good hotel in Istanbul”

I've stayed at the Swissotel and recommend. The rooms are nice, service is attentive and the view of the Bosphorus from the rooftop bar is incredible. Pity the beer was $10 a bottle...

Traveller's tip
Swissotel's Gaja restaurant is excellent.

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Bayildim Cad. No: 2 Maçka Besiktas Istanbul, 34357 Turkey

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Dolmabahce Palace - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • BJK Inonu Stadium - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Istanbul Technical University - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Kabatas Pier - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Ataturk Cultural Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Ihlamur Palace - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Istanbul Military Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Taksim Square - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Istiklal Avenue - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
  • Yildiz Palace - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Cicek Pasaji - 1.6 km / 1 mi
  • Yildiz Park - 1.7 km / 1 mi
  • Galatasaray Bath - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi

Location Highlights

  • In historical district
  • In city center
  • In business district
  • In entertainment district
  • Convention center nearby
  • Water nearby
  • Sea nearby
  • Cruise ship terminal nearby
  • Train station nearby
  • Shopping district nearby
  • Metro station nearby

The preferred airport for Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul is Istanbul (IST-Ataturk Intl.) - 16.5 km / 10.3 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Istanbul, Turkey (IST-Ataturk Intl.)

Area:

Beyoglu - Taksim, Istanbul, Turkey: Istanbul (and vicinity)

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Bayildim Cad. No: 2 Maçka Besiktas Istanbul, 34357 Turkey

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