Swissotel The Bosphorus in Istanbul

Centrally located in the upmarket shopping and business district, the hotel is perfect point to explore the beauties of Istanbul. It is 30 minutes away from International Ataturk Airport and 15 minutes drive from the historical center where you will find numerous attractions.

Here is Topkapi Palce, which was the official and primary residence in the city of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years. Today it is a main tourist attraction, containing the most holy relics of the Muslim world such as the Prophet Muhammed's cloak and sword. Don't miss the chance to see the church St. Sofia - famous all over the world mostly for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "changed the history of architecture." It was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years. The church contained a large collection of holy relics and featured, among other things, a 49 foot (15 m) silver iconostasis. It was the seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople and the religious focal point of the Eastern Orthodox Church for nearly one thousand years. This area includes also locations such as the Galata Bridge, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Yeni Mosque near the Galata Bridge, the Beyaz%u0131t Tower and the Süleymaniye Mosque. No wonder this is called The Historic Areas of Istanbul and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.

Just 5 minutes walk is the most famous shopping district in Istanbul - Nisantasi. Besides great variety of shops, here you will find also numerous restaurants and bars.

Swissotel The Bosphorus possesses 479 spacious rooms and suits designed to cater the needs for highest level of service. Amenities in the rooms include telephone with voice-mail and modern connection, minibar, LCD TV with satellite channels, FM Stereo Radio and Wi-Fi internet connection. If you have any requirements regarding smoking or non smoking room, be aware that they are available on request.

If you are looking for a place where to relax, Swissotel The Bosphorus will give you the opportunities to sink in the waters of its outdoor swimming pool or to "melt" in the hamam room. If you are a fitness fan, the hotel will offer you modern quipped gym. You can strengthen your beauty with a wide range of cosmetic therapies. Awarded as "Leading Spa of the World" Swissotel The Bosphorus' SPA center is a place where you can find 14 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy room, relaxation lounge, salt pool, solarium, jakuzzi and ice grotto. Following the saying that your body is the temple of your soul, the high class procedures here include spa massages, beauty treatments and anti aging programs.

Swissotel The Bosphorus is a perfect place for your business meeting as well. With more than 5 900sq.m.meeting space, the hotel can offer you 28 meeting rooms with modern audio visual and technical equipment, including 3 ballrooms. Professional planners are on hand to assist you with your meeting arrangements and they can help you even to arrange your dream wedding.

Guests of the Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul have access to many amenities including:

Tennis Court
Sauna
Fitness Centre
Solarium
Spa & Wellness Centre
Massage
Jacuzzi
Hiking
Turkish/Steam Bath
Hammam
Indoor Swimming Pool
Outdoor Swimming Pool

The restaurants of the hotel will welcome you with their rich menu, where you will find delicious meals from local and international cuisine. Café Swiss Chalet's will offer you local and international buffet or a-la-card menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner, "Naz Turkish Cuisine" is a place where you can discover the specialties of Turkish cuisine, Gaja offer a wide list of continental dishes and varieties of wines, Miyako Japanese Restaurant features Sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and private Tatami room. Besides them the hotel offer also 6 bars offering various alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.

The prices per room vary from 400 to 1400 euro per room per night depending on the room you choose and the time period. For this value for money you will receive prime quality service and most modern accommodation and services. Of course, the best prices you can get are to be found in the online hotel reservation systems and tour operators. You can see a list of such websites bellow.