Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul

A grand Istanbul wedding above the Bosphorus.

From€190

Venue Highlights

65 acres

Ottoman parkland

above the Bosphorus

1,000

Seated in the Fuji

up to 1,600 standing

Function rooms

three grand ballrooms

566

Rooms & suites

many Bosphorus views

At a Glance

Venue Intelligence

CeremonyUp to around 1,000 seated in the Fuji Ballroom, with garden and terrace ceremonies for large parties

DiningUp to around 1,000 for a banquet in the Fuji Ballroom, with 1,600 for a standing reception

Bedrooms566 rooms and suites, many with Bosphorus views, from Bosphorus-view rooms to signature lofts and suites

Exclusive UseNo: a large city hotel that hosts weddings alongside its own guests, with private ballrooms and event spaces

CateringBy the hotel's kitchens, Turkish, international and fine dining, with full dietary and Halal catering

Outdoor CeremonyAvailable

AccommodationOn-site

LocationVisnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. 19, Macka, Besiktas, Istanbul, 34357, Turkey

StyleA five-star hotel in 65 acres of historic Ottoman parkland above the Bosphorus, with three ballrooms, a spa, a Turkish bath and pools

Best ForGrand Istanbul weddings, ballroom weddings, henna nights and multi-day celebrations, city and Bosphorus-view weddings

Macka, Istanbul

A grand hotel above the Bosphorus.

Swissotel The Bosphorus is a five-star hotel set in 65 acres of landscaped historic Ottoman parkland on a hillside above the Bosphorus in Istanbul. With three grand ballrooms, garden and terrace event spaces, henna-night halls, a bridal hammam, a Purovel Spa and 566 rooms and suites, it hosts grand Istanbul weddings with panoramic views over the strait and the city.

Weddings at Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul

A Ceremony Above the Bosphorus.

Couples marry in the gardens with a Bosphorus backdrop, on the Swiss Living Terrace or in one of three grand ballrooms, then hold a banquet in the vast Fuji Ballroom beneath sculpted ceilings and chandeliers. A bridal hammam and henna-night halls carry the traditions that come before, drinks and photographs move across the terraces above the strait, and the celebration spreads across a weekend in a hotel built for grand Istanbul weddings.

Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul

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The Table

Turkish, International and Fine Dining.

Dining is by the hotel's kitchens, from Turkish and international menus to fine dining at 16 Roof, with its panoramic Bosphorus outlook, and the wood-panelled Chalet, with wedding banquets served in the ballrooms beneath sculpted ceilings and chandeliers, and Champagne, Raki and cocktails on the Bosphorus-view terraces.

The Fuji Ballroom

A vast, chandeliered ballroom of about 1,070 square metres, seating up to 1,000 for a banquet.

The Ballroom

Above the Bosphorus

65 acres of historic Ottoman parkland on a hillside, the strait and the city below.

The Setting

A garden terrace at night under festoon lights above the Bosphorus

Henna Nights

A bridal hammam and henna-night halls for the traditions that come before the day.

The Traditions

Turkish & Fine Dining

From Turkish and international menus to fine dining at 16 Roof, high above the strait.

The Table

A Bosphorus-view guest room with lounge seating

The Traditions

Henna Nights and a Bridal Hammam.

Beyond the wedding day, Swissotel The Bosphorus is built for the whole celebration: a bridal hammam in white marble and henna-night halls for the traditions that come before, a Purovel Spa, a Turkish bath, indoor and outdoor pools set in the gardens, and 566 rooms and suites above the strait, so a wedding here becomes a grand Istanbul weekend rather than a single day.

Accommodation

566 Rooms & Suites, Many Above the Bosphorus.

Waking above the strait

Bosphorus-View Rooms

up to 2-3 guests

566 rooms & suites

Bosphorus-view rooms with lounge seating and long windows over the strait, so guests wake above the water in the heart of Istanbul.

Bosphorus Views

City-Centre Hotel

Room to gather

Signature Lofts

up to 2-4 guests

Two-bedroom suites

Two-bedroom signature lofts with generous living space, for the couple and for families who want room to gather across the wedding weekend.

Signature Suites

Bosphorus Views

The finest outlook

Bosphorus Suites

up to 2-4 guests

Suites

Bosphorus suites with sitting rooms and the finest outlook over the strait, some with terraces, for the couple and their closest guests.

Bosphorus Views

Suites

A five-star hotel in 65 acres of Ottoman parkland above the Bosphorus, a vast ballroom within and the strait beyond, with henna nights, a bridal hammam and a spa: a grand Istanbul wedding to remember.

Luxury Wedding Directory

Editorial

Location

Macka, Besiktas, Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus stands on a hillside in Macka, Besiktas, in 65 acres of historic Ottoman parkland high above the Bosphorus, minutes from Taksim and the heart of the city. It is about 45 minutes from Istanbul Airport, so guests reach it easily, and find the strait, the palaces, the bazaars and the whole of Istanbul on the doorstep around the wedding.

The Bosphorus

Below the gardens

Taksim & the city centre

Minutes away

Dolmabahce Palace

A short drive

Istanbul Airport (IST)

About 45 minutes

Pricing and What to Expect

A grand Istanbul wedding above the Bosphorus.

Swissotel The Bosphorus is a five-star hotel set in 65 acres of landscaped historic Ottoman parkland on a hillside above the Bosphorus, in Macka, Besiktas. Couples marry in the gardens with a Bosphorus backdrop, on the Swiss Living Terrace or in one of three grand ballrooms, and hold a banquet in the vast Fuji Ballroom, which seats up to 1,000. With 29 function rooms, garden and terrace event spaces, henna-night halls, a bridal hammam, a Purovel Spa, a Turkish bath, indoor and outdoor pools and 566 rooms and suites, it is built for grand Istanbul weddings. A wedding dinner runs from about EUR 190 to 250 per guest including beverages as an indicative guide; official quotes are given on enquiry, and the LWD team makes the introduction.

per guest, from (indicative)

€190

Typically Includes

-A ceremony in the gardens, on a terrace or in one of three ballrooms

-A wedding banquet in the vast Fuji Ballroom, for up to 1,000 seated

-Garden and Bosphorus-view terrace spaces across 65 acres of Ottoman parkland

-A bridal hammam, henna-night halls, a Purovel Spa, a Turkish bath and pools

-566 rooms and suites, many with Bosphorus views, for the whole party

Swissotel The Bosphorus hosts grand Istanbul weddings above the Bosphorus, with garden and terrace ceremonies, banquets for up to 1,000 in the Fuji Ballroom, henna nights, a bridal hammam, a Purovel Spa, pools and 566 rooms and suites. Pricing is indicative, from about EUR 190 per guest including beverages; official quotes are on enquiry. The LWD team makes the introduction.

All pricing is indicative. Final investment varies by date, guest count, menu, and bespoke requirements. Contact the venue directly for a tailored proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul

It is a five-star hotel set in 65 acres of landscaped historic Ottoman parkland on a hillside above the Bosphorus, with three grand ballrooms, garden and terrace ceremonies, henna-night halls, a bridal hammam, a Purovel Spa and 566 rooms, built for grand Istanbul weddings with panoramic strait and city views.

Couples marry in one of three ballrooms, in the gardens with a Bosphorus backdrop or on the Swiss Living Terrace, and hold a banquet in the vast Fuji Ballroom, about 1,070 square metres beneath sculpted ceilings and chandeliers, seating up to 1,000.

The hotel stands high above the Bosphorus in wooded Ottoman parkland, with panoramic views over the strait and the Istanbul skyline from the gardens, the terraces, the rooftop restaurants and the rooms.

Yes. There are dedicated henna-night halls and a bridal hammam in white marble, alongside a Turkish bath, so the traditions that come before the wedding day are held in the hotel itself.

566 rooms and suites, many with Bosphorus views, from Bosphorus-view rooms with lounge seating to two-bedroom signature lofts and Bosphorus suites, so the whole party stays above the strait.

From Turkish and international menus to fine dining at 16 Roof, with its panoramic Bosphorus outlook, and the wood-panelled Chalet, with banquets in the ballrooms and Champagne, Raki and cocktails on the Bosphorus-view terraces.

It is in Macka, Besiktas, minutes from Taksim and the city centre and about 45 minutes from Istanbul Airport, with the strait, the palaces and the whole of Istanbul on the doorstep.

It feels grand and panoramic: a henna night and a hammam beforehand, vows in the gardens above the Bosphorus or in a chandeliered ballroom, a banquet for hundreds, drinks on a terrace over the strait, and the whole party staying above the water in the heart of Istanbul.

Macka, Besiktas, Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. 19 Macka, Besiktas, Istanbul, 34357

Getting Here

A five-star hotel in 65 acres of historic Ottoman parkland above the Bosphorus

Three grand ballrooms and 29 function rooms, led by the vast Fuji Ballroom

Garden and Bosphorus-view terrace spaces for outdoor ceremonies and drinks

Henna-night halls, a bridal hammam, a Purovel Spa, a Turkish bath and pools

566 rooms and suites, many with Bosphorus views

Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul · Enquire

Begin Planning Your Wedding at Swissotel The Bosphorus

Our team will connect you with the Swissotel The Bosphorus team to discuss a garden or terrace ceremony above the Bosphorus, a banquet in the Fuji Ballroom, a henna night and bridal hammam, the spa, the pools and rooms for your guests, for a grand Istanbul wedding.

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