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Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Vişnezade Mah. Acısu Sok. NO:19 Macka, Besiktas
Istanbul, 34357
Turkey
Local Attractions
Dolmabahce Palace
Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul, is situated on the gardens, which once belonged
to the Dolmabahce Palace. Dolmabahce Palace was the last residence of the Ottoman
Sultans, and the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who
lived his last days and died in this Palace. Famous for its Rococo - Baroque
architecture and glass chandeliers, the Palace is a short 5 min walk from the
hotel. Closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
Grand Bazaar
At the covered bazaar are hundreds of vendors selling everything from pottery
to silver to leather. Only 3 miles/5 km from the hotel, one must experience
the bargaining at the Grand Bazaar.
Saint Sophia Museum/Blue Mosque
3 miles/5 km from the hotel. St. Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays.
Shopping
The hotel is a 15-minute walk to the main shopping district of Istanbul.
Taksim District
The famous Flower Passage, a typical dine-out place favored by the locals, is
located in the Taksim District. Pedestrian street housing, cinemas, theaters
and many restaurants populate this intriguing area.
Topkapi Palace
This palace, 3 miles/5 km and 2 min drive from the hotel, is located where the
acropolis of Byzantium once stood overlooking the Golden Horn, the Bosphorus
and the sea of Marmara. Since 1924 it has been a museum displaying jewels, kitchen
and porcelain goods, costumes and more from early centuries. Closed on Tuesdays.
Spice Bazaar
In this covered bazaar all the spices of the world can be found. Located only
4 miles/6 km from the hotel.
Hippodrome
The ancient hippodrome is located 4.5 miles/7 km from the hotel.
Kariye Museum
This ancient Byzantium church is very famous for the well-preserved frescos
depicting religious scenes. 4.5 miles/7 km from the hotel.
Local Events in Istanbul
- Scenes from Tsarist Russia - 4 Nov 2010 - 20 Mar 2011; not Mon - Pera Museum
- Kutlug Ataman - The Enemy Inside of Me - Nov 2010 - 6 Mar 2011; not Mon - Istanbul Modern
- Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera - Dec 2010 - 20 Mar 2011; not Mon - Pera Museum
- Cirque du Soleil - Saltimbanco - 19 Feb - 4 Mar 2011 - Abdi Ipekci Arena
- International Istanbul Fashion Fair - 3 - 5 Mar 2011 - CNR Expo
- Millionaire Fair - Mar 2011 - CNR Expo
- Istanbul International Gastronomy Festival - Mar 2011 - Tuyap
- Istanbul International Film Festival - Apr 2011 - Istanbul
- Jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves performs - 5 May 2011 - Is Sanat