Palace facade and entrance steps, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
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Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Ottoman imperial palace hotel on the Bosphorus, Istanbul

Venue highlights
On requestStarting from
Up to 2,000Guests900 seated for dinner
317Bedroomson site
29 kmNearest airportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen
About Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Çırağan Palace Kempinski is a former Ottoman imperial palace on the European shore of the Bosphorus, now a 317-room hotel with a waterside terrace that takes up to 2,000 guests.

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul stands on the European shore of the Bosphorus in Beşiktaş. It was once an imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans and today is the only Ottoman imperial palace that runs as a hotel on the strait. Yıldız Park lies alongside, and the palace gardens and a waterside terrace look out across the water to the Asian shore.

The hotel lists six spaces for weddings. The Palace Terrace is the largest, an open terrace beside the Bosphorus for banquets and receptions on a large scale. The Çırağan Ballroom, the Bosphorus Pier Lounge and the Secret Garden suit mid-sized celebrations, while the Ottoman and Kaftan rooms are set aside for small gatherings. Catering is handled in house by the hotel's culinary team, who write bespoke menus, and the wedding team arranges florals and decor. Guests can stay in 317 rooms and suites, eat at five restaurants and bars, and use the Sanitas Spa, which includes a hammam, and the outdoor infinity pool.

At a glance

The Essentials

Where
Beşiktaş, on the Bosphorus shore, Istanbul
Capacity
Palace Terrace: up to 900 seated or 2,000 standing
Type
city
Seated dinner
Up to 900 guests
Stay
317 rooms and suites
Catering
In-house

An Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus

Çırağan Palace was an imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans and is now the only Ottoman imperial palace that operates as a hotel on the Bosphorus. It stands on the European shore in Beşiktaş, beside Yıldız Park.

An Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus

Weddings by the water

The wedding team plans the day from the first enquiry, with a culinary team for bespoke menus and florists for the decor. Spaces range from the 1,693 sq m Palace Terrace beside the Bosphorus to the 76 sq m Ottoman room for small gatherings.

Weddings by the water

Staying at the palace

The hotel has 317 rooms and suites, many facing the Bosphorus, five restaurants and bars, the Sanitas Spa with a hammam, and an outdoor infinity pool.

Staying at the palace
Palace Terrace

Palace Terrace

A 1,693 sq m terrace beside the Bosphorus for up to 900 seated guests or 2,000 at a reception.

Çırağan Ballroom

A 956 sq m ballroom for up to 740 at a banquet.

Çırağan Ballroom
Bosphorus Pier Lounge

Bosphorus Pier Lounge

A 400 sq m lounge with panoramic views of the Bosphorus, for up to 220 at a banquet.

Secret Garden

A 1,173 sq m outdoor garden for receptions of up to 300 guests.

Secret Garden
Ottoman room

Ottoman room

A 76 sq m room in the palace section for up to 50 seated guests.

Rooms and suites

Room types include the Grand Deluxe, Deluxe and standard Bosphorus View rooms, the Yıldız Room and the Lilium Garden Room.

Rooms and suites
Accommodation

317 rooms and suites

Grand Deluxe Çırağan Bosphorus View Room

A 50 sq m room for up to 3 guests with panoramic Bosphorus views.

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Grand Deluxe Çırağan Bosphorus View Room

Deluxe Çırağan Bosphorus View Room

A 66 sq m room for up to 4 guests with a direct Bosphorus view.

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Deluxe Çırağan Bosphorus View Room

Çırağan Bosphorus View Room

A 34 sq m room for up to 3 guests with a 45-degree Bosphorus view.

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Çırağan Bosphorus View Room

Yıldız Room

A 32 sq m room for up to 2 guests overlooking Yıldız Park.

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Yıldız Room

Lilium Garden Room

A 55 sq m room for up to 3 guests looking out to the gardens.

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Lilium Garden Room

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Location

Istanbul

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)29 km
Istanbul (IST)35 km

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Çırağan Caddesi No:32, Yıldız, Beşiktaş, 34349 Istanbul, Türkiye

Things to do nearby

  • Yıldız Palaceunder 1 km · our pick for guests' free day
  • Ortaköy Mosqueunder 1 km · our pick for photographs
  • Istanbul Naval Museum1 km · our pick for guests' free day
  • Dolmabahçe Palace2 km · our pick for guests' free day
  • Beylerbeyi Palace2 km · our pick for guests' free day
  • Yıldız Park · our pick for the morning after

Getting there

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)Airport · 29 km
  • Istanbul (IST)Airport · 35 km
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Frequently asked questions

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Where are weddings held at Çırağan Palace Kempinski?

The hotel lists six wedding venues: the Palace Terrace, the Çırağan Ballroom, the Bosphorus Pier Lounge, the Secret Garden, and the smaller Ottoman and Kaftan rooms.

How many guests can the Palace Terrace take?

The Palace Terrace measures 1,693 sq m and takes up to 900 guests at a banquet or up to 2,000 for a reception.

What are the capacities of the other wedding spaces?

The Çırağan Ballroom (956 sq m) takes 740 at a banquet and 956 for a reception. The Bosphorus Pier Lounge (400 sq m) takes 220 at a banquet and 300 for a reception. The Secret Garden (1,173 sq m) takes 300 for a reception. The Ottoman room (76 sq m) takes 50 at a banquet and 60 for a reception, and the Kaftan room (91 sq m) takes 50 for both.

Is the catering done in house?

Yes. The hotel's culinary team creates bespoke menus, and the palace also offers a catering service for events held elsewhere.

How many rooms does the hotel have?

The hotel has 317 rooms, including rooms, hotel suites and palace suites.

Is there a spa?

Yes. Sanitas Spa offers a hammam, treatments and massages, and the hotel has an outdoor infinity pool.

Where can guests eat and drink on site?

The hotel's restaurants and bars are Tuğra, Ruya İstanbul, Gazebo, Bellini and Le Fumoir.

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