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Wedding at Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Planning a wedding at Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul? This five-star hotel on the hill above Dolmabahçe Palace sits in gardens of around 60,000 m² with views over the Bosphorus, and pairs a 1,070 m² ballroom with garden venues for weddings. Ramarossi, a destination wedding planner in Turkey since 2011, can plan and design your wedding at the hotel.
At a glance
Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul as a wedding venue
Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul is a five-star Accor hotel on Acısu Sokak in Maçka, Beşiktaş, on the hill above Dolmabahçe Palace, with gardens, three ballrooms and outdoor event spaces. Here are the key facts couples ask about first.
Why couples choose it
A garden and ballroom wedding above the Bosphorus
Swissôtel The Bosphorus stands on the hill above Dolmabahçe Palace in Maçka, surrounded by gardens of around 60,000 m². From the hotel, the views stretch over the Bosphorus to the Asian shore.
The hotel offers weddings with the Bosphorus as the backdrop. Its Fuji Ballroom is 1,070 m² and listed for about 1,000 guests at a banquet, and the Sultan Park garden venue is listed for up to 800 people, so you can choose between a summer wedding outdoors and a ballroom wedding in any season. The Pürovel Spa has a hammam for a bridal hammam before the day.
With about 566 rooms and 63 Swissôtel Living suites, restaurants such as Sabrosa and 16 Roof, an outdoor pool and the Pürovel Spa, your guests can stay together for the whole wedding weekend.
- Large gardens for an outdoor ceremony or dinner.
- A 1,070 m² ballroom for a large wedding.
- Bosphorus views from the hilltop.
- About 566 rooms plus 63 suites to keep your guests together.
Wedding settings
Where a Swissôtel The Bosphorus wedding can take place
Your wedding at Swissôtel The Bosphorus is shaped around your guest count, the season and the spaces available on your date.
Fuji Ballroom
A 1,070 m² ballroom, listed for about 1,000 guests at a banquet or 1,200 at a cocktail.
Sultan Park
A garden venue among the trees, listed by the hotel for up to 800 people.
Asuka and smaller halls
The hotel's second-largest hall and smaller halls, for a henna night or a family dinner.
16 Roof and Sabrosa
Restaurants with Bosphorus views, options to ask about for a welcome dinner.
Swissôtel The Bosphorus photos: the gardens, the views and the ballroom
A sample wedding day
Your wedding day at Swissôtel The Bosphorus
Every wedding we plan is designed around the couple, but a day at Swissôtel The Bosphorus could flow like this.
Getting ready
The couple and family can get ready in suites at the hotel, with a bridal hammam at the spa if you wish.
Ceremony in the gardens
The ceremony can take place in the gardens in the late afternoon, under the trees.
Cocktail and portraits
While your guests enjoy a cocktail, you take portraits in the gardens and with the Bosphorus view.
Dinner and dancing
Dinner in the garden in summer or in the Fuji Ballroom in any season, with the party continuing indoors.
Good to know
Planning tips for a Swissôtel The Bosphorus wedding
A large wedding at a city hotel runs smoothly when a few details are settled early. With Ramarossi, one team looks after them for you:
- Garden or ballroom. The garden venues suit the warmer months. For a large guest list or a cooler evening, we plan the dinner in the Fuji Ballroom.
- Guest rooms. With about 566 rooms and 63 suites, a large guest list can stay at the hotel, subject to availability. Plan the rooms before you send invitations.
- Getting around. We plan arrival times and transfers with Istanbul traffic in mind.
- Music and timings. Outdoor music may have an end time set by the hotel. Plan the ceremony outside and the party indoors if you want to dance late.
Your wedding at Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
Planning a wedding at Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul? Contact us
Tell us your date, your guest count and how you picture the day, and we will set up a free video consultation to talk through your Swissôtel The Bosphorus wedding.
What we plan for you
- Ceremony design, décor and flowers
- Photographers and videographers
- Music, DJ, live acts and entertainment
- Bridal hair and make-up artists
- Welcome dinners and Bosphorus boat trips
- Guest transfers and coordination on the day
Planning with Ramarossi
Plan your Swissôtel The Bosphorus wedding with Ramarossi
Ramarossi is an independent destination wedding planning company in Turkey. We design and plan the wedding itself: the ceremony set-up, flowers, music, photographers and the timing of the day, so you can enjoy the evening with your guests.
Your own traditions can shape the day too. We plan Persian weddings with a full Sofreh Aghd, Lebanese weddings with a zaffe entrance and Pakistani weddings across several nights, in Istanbul and across Turkey.
Still choosing a venue? As your wedding planner in Istanbul, we can help you compare venues in your free consultation. For more ideas, read our guide to Istanbul wedding venues, or browse our wedding hotels in Turkey.
Questions
Swissôtel The Bosphorus wedding FAQs
Can you have a wedding at Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul?
Yes. The hotel offers weddings in its ballrooms and gardens, with the Bosphorus as the backdrop. Ramarossi can plan and design your wedding there, so send us your date early.
Where is Swissôtel The Bosphorus?
The hotel is on Acısu Sokak in Maçka, Beşiktaş, on the hill above Dolmabahçe Palace on the European side of Istanbul. It is about 45 minutes by car from Istanbul Airport.
How many guests can a wedding at Swissôtel The Bosphorus have?
The Fuji Ballroom is listed for about 1,000 guests at a banquet or 1,200 at a cocktail, and the Sultan Park garden venue for up to 800 people. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest which spaces to look at for your date.
Can we have the wedding outdoors?
The hotel has gardens of around 60,000 m² and lists Sultan Park as an outdoor venue for up to 800 people, so an outdoor ceremony or dinner is an option we look at for your date. For a cooler evening, we plan the dinner in the ballroom.
Where do our guests stay?
The hotel has about 566 rooms and 63 Swissôtel Living suites, so a large guest list can stay where the wedding takes place, subject to availability. We help you plan the rooms early.
Can we have a legal (civil) wedding at Swissôtel The Bosphorus?
In Turkey, a legal marriage is performed by an authorised marriage officer from the local municipality. Couples from abroad usually need passports, birth certificates, a certificate of no impediment from their own country and a health report from a public hospital, with official Turkish translations of foreign documents, and the exact list depends on your nationality. Whether the officer can come to the hotel is decided by the municipality, so we check this for your date. You can also marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Istanbul, if you prefer.
Where can we hold a welcome dinner or henna night?
The Asuka hall, the smaller halls and the hotel's restaurants are options to look at for a henna or Mehndi night or a welcome dinner. We also plan dinners on a private Bosphorus boat, so each event of your wedding week has its own setting.
How much does a wedding at Swissôtel The Bosphorus cost?
The cost depends on your guest count, date, hotel arrangements and design. After your free consultation you receive one proposal with a clear total, designed around your wedding. For a wider view, read our guide to the cost of a wedding in Turkey.
Can you plan a Persian, Lebanese or Pakistani wedding at Swissôtel The Bosphorus?
Yes. Ramarossi plans cultural weddings in Istanbul and across Turkey, including Persian weddings with a Sofreh Aghd, Lebanese weddings with a zaffe and Pakistani weddings with a Mehndi night.
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Let's plan your wedding at Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
Ramarossi has planned weddings in Turkey since 2011. Send us your date and guest count, and we will set up a free video call to talk through your Swissôtel The Bosphorus wedding.