Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul | Hotel in Istanbul

| 9.4 (1125 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Besiktas Hotel | Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Hotel in Besiktas, Istanbul

Luxury hotel with 8 restaurants and a full-service spa
Along with 8 restaurants, this hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul offers 566 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.


3 outdoor tennis courts, an indoor tennis court, and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

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

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bidet
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Slippers
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Desk
  • Recycling
  • Phone
  • Turndown service
  • LED light bulbs
Breakfast
  • 24-hour room service
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: TRY 1400 per person
  • 8 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
Parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Covered valet parking on site (TRY 600 per day)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (TRY 500 per day)
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • High pile carpet in room
Activities
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Shopping
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Art gallery
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Playground
  • Hot tub
  • Children's pool
Entertainment
  • Satellite channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies
General
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms - 27
  • Conference center (41767 square feet of space)
  • Business center
  • Banquet hall
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser
  • Ballroom
  • Lockers available
  • Elevator
  • ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Arabic
  • French
  • Russian
  • English
  • Turkish
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • German
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Vegan dining options
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Romance packages available
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Reusable cups only
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Guest Services
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Children's pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tennis lessons
  • Hair salon
  • Turndown service
  • Change of towels (on request)
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Outdoors
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Rooftop terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Vegetable garden
Spa
  • 14 treatment rooms
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Facials
  • Reflexology
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Steam room
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Turkish bath/hammam
  • Body treatments
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage - Thai
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Body wraps
  • Hot tub
  • Massage - sports

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 pm; check-in end time: 11:00 pm early check-in is available for a fee early check-in subject to availability late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged check-out before noon late check-out subject to availability
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! one child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are not available. free cribs (infant beds)!
Payment Policy
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately try 1400 per person covered self parking fee: try 500 per day covered valet parking fee: try 600 per day pet fee: try 1400 per accommodation, per stay service animals are exempt from fees early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet) food and water bowls and litter boxes are available pets allowed for an extra charge of try 1400 per accommodation, per stay pets cannot be left unattended service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation welcoming dogs only

Cashless transactions are available extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges guests travelling with pets are charged a cleaning fee based on room type, ranging in price from try 1575-3600 per stay, in addition to the pet fee. minimum spring break check-in age is 18 years old please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property property registration number 3321 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash this property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of allsafe (accor hotels) this property uses a grey water recycling system

Reviews

Ahmet
Nov 29, 2025 01:40:03 AM
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Suite, Jetted Tub with executive lounge access
Room Size: 753 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Suite, Jetted Tub with executive lounge access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square feet - 753, Private bathroom, Square meters - 70, Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 2, City view, Number of bathrooms - 1, Ping - 21, Bed count maximum 2
Presidential Suite, 3 Bedrooms with executive lounge access
Room Size: 3444 square feet m2
2 King Beds
Presidential Suite, 3 Bedrooms with executive lounge access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Square feet - 3444, Number of bedrooms - 3, Number of bathrooms - 4, Square meters - 320, Ping - 97, Bed count minimum 2, City view, Bed count maximum 2
Room, 1 Bedroom (Residence, Bosphorus View)
Room Size: 1206 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Room, 1 Bedroom (Residence, Bosphorus View)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 1, Sea view, Ping - 34, Square feet - 1206, Square meters - 112, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 1
Suite, Multiple Beds with executive lounge access
Room Size: 807 square feet m2
2 King Beds
Suite, Multiple Beds with executive lounge access

General

Square meters - 75, Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square feet - 807, Ping - 23, Bed count minimum 2, City view, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Luxury Room, 2 Bedrooms, Park View
Room Size: 1044 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Luxury Room, 2 Bedrooms, Park View

General

Square meters - 97, Number of living rooms 0, Square feet - 1044, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 29, Garden view, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 1
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View
Room Size: 1087 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

General

Square feet - 1087, Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 1, Garden view, Sofa bed, Square meters - 101, Extra bed count 1, Ping - 31, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Luxury Studio, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Residence)
Room Size: 1206 square feet m2
2 King Beds
Luxury Studio, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Residence)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Sea view, Ping - 34, Square feet - 1206, Square meters - 112, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Swiss, Executive Room, 1 Double Bed
Room Size: 409 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Swiss, Executive Room, 1 Double Bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 11, Square meters - 38, Square feet - 409, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, City view, Number of bathrooms - 1
Studio, 1 Bedroom (Residence Park)
Room Size: 57 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Studio, 1 Bedroom (Residence Park)

General

Private bathroom, Garden view, Square meters - 5, Ping - 2, Square feet - 57, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Swiss, Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Corner
Room Size: 431 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Swiss, Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Corner

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square meters - 40, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Garden view, Ping - 12, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Square feet - 431, Number of bathrooms - 1
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace with executive lounge access
Room Size: 1087 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace with executive lounge access

General

Square feet - 1087, Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 1, Terrace, Square meters - 101, Ping - 31, Bed count minimum 2, City view, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Swiss, Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View
Room Size: 410 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Swiss, Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Garden view, Ping - 12, Square meters - 38, Square feet - 410, Extra bed count 0, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Signature Loft, 1 Double Bed, Corner with executive lounge access
Room Size: 1184 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Signature Loft, 1 Double Bed, Corner with executive lounge access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 1, Ping - 33, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 1, Square meters - 110, Square feet - 1184, City view
Swiss, Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View
Room Size: 409 square feet m2
2 Twin Beds
Swiss, Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Garden view, Ping - 11, Square meters - 38, Square feet - 409, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Room, 2 Bedrooms
Room Size: 1238 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Room, 2 Bedrooms

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 1238, Sea view, Square meters - 115, Ping - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 1
Signature Loft, 1 Double Bed, Corner with executive lounge access
Room Size: 1044 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Signature Loft, 1 Double Bed, Corner with executive lounge access

General

Square meters - 97, Number of living rooms 0, Square feet - 1044, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 1, Ping - 29, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 1, City view
Room, 1 Bedroom, Park View, Corner (Residence)
Room Size: 678 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 Bedroom, Park View, Corner (Residence)

General

Square feet - 678, Ping - 19, Number of living rooms 0, Square meters - 63, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 1, Sofa bed, Park view, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, 2 Bedrooms (Residence, Bosphorus View)
Room Size: 1023 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
Room, 2 Bedrooms (Residence, Bosphorus View)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square meters - 95, Square feet - 1023, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 29, Sea view, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace with executive lounge access
Room Size: 915 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace with executive lounge access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square meters - 85, Private bathroom, Ping - 26, Number of bedrooms - 1, Sea view, Terrace, Square feet - 915, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Corner
Room Size: 431 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Corner

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square meters - 40, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Garden view, Ping - 12, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Square feet - 431, Number of bathrooms - 1
Swiss, Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Corner
Room Size: 538 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Swiss, Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Square meters - 50, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 15, Square feet - 538, Garden view, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bosphorus View) with executive lounge access
Room Size: 947 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bosphorus View) with executive lounge access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Square feet - 947, Ping - 27, Number of bedrooms - 1, Sea view, Bed count minimum 2, Square meters - 88, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access
Room Size: 409 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Garden view, Ping - 11, Square meters - 38, Square feet - 409, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Bosphorus View)
Room Size: 431 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Bosphorus View)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square meters - 40, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Sea view, Ping - 12, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Square feet - 431, Number of bathrooms - 1
Swiss, Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
Room Size: 409 square feet m2
2 Twin Beds
Swiss, Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 11, Square meters - 38, Square feet - 409, Bed count minimum 2, City view, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Room, 3 Bedrooms (Residence, Bosphorus View)
Room Size: 1647 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Room, 3 Bedrooms (Residence, Bosphorus View)

General

Square meters - 153, Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Sea view, Number of bedrooms - 3, Ping - 46, Square feet - 1647, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 1
Room, 2 Bedrooms (Residence)
Room Size: 1238 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Room, 2 Bedrooms (Residence)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 2, Square feet - 1238, Square meters - 115, Park view, Ping - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 1
Swiss, Executive Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: 409 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Swiss, Executive Room, 1 King Bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 11, Square meters - 38, Square feet - 409, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, City view, Number of bathrooms - 1
Signature Loft, 1 Double Bed with executive lounge access
Room Size: 1044 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Signature Loft, 1 Double Bed with executive lounge access

General

Square meters - 97, Number of living rooms 0, Square feet - 1044, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 1, Ping - 29, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 1, City view
Deluxe Family Suite Pool Side with executive lounge access
Room Size: 202 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
Deluxe Family Suite Pool Side with executive lounge access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 6, Square meters - 19, Garden view, Number of bathrooms - 4, Square feet - 202, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Swiss, Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: 409 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Swiss, Room, 1 King Bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 11, Square meters - 38, Square feet - 409, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, City view, Number of bathrooms - 1
Swiss, Executive Twin Room, 1 Double Bed
Room Size: 38 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Swiss, Executive Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

General

Square feet - 38, Private bathroom, Garden view, Ping - 1, Square meters - 4, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Signature Loft, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace
Room Size: 2314 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Signature Loft, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Square feet - 2314, Number of bedrooms - 2, Square meters - 215, Sea view, Terrace, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 1, Ping - 65
Room, 3 Bedrooms, Park View (Residence)
Room Size: 163 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Room, 3 Bedrooms, Park View (Residence)

General

Private bathroom, Ping - 5, Garden view, Square meters - 15, Square feet - 163, Number of bathrooms - 3, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Signature Loft, 2 Bedrooms with executive lounge access
Room Size: 1668 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Signature Loft, 2 Bedrooms with executive lounge access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 2, Square feet - 1668, Ping - 47, Bed count minimum 1, Square meters - 155, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 1, City view
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