Useful Information
How to reach the venue: Campus Maps
The 21st International Conference on Synthesis, Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Methods, and Applications to Circuit Design (SMACD 2025) will be held at:
Istanbul Bilgi University – Santral Istanbul Campus
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering (Building E3)Istanbul, Türkiye
The Santral Istanbul Campus, located along the Golden Horn, offers a vibrant and inspiring setting, blending modern academic facilities with rich historical surroundings. The conference venue, Building E3, houses state-of-the-art lecture halls and meeting spaces to support a successful and engaging event.
For your convenience, detailed maps and directions to the venue will be provided below. We encourage all attendees to consult these resources to plan their visit.
Accommodation
1. Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Golden Horn ★★★★★
Estimated Price: From $105/night
Location: Silahtarağa Cd. No:87, Eyüpsultan, Istanbul
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2. Rixos Tersane Istanbul ★★★★★
Estimated Price: From $246/night
Location: Karaköy, Istanbul
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3. Homelike Hotel ★★★
Estimated Price: From $46/night
Location: Şişli, Istanbul
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4. La Serena Hotel ★★★
Estimated Price: From $63/night
Location: Kocatepe Mah. Caylak Sokak No:26/2, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Reservation: hotels.com
5. Lazzoni Hotel ★★★★★
Estimated Price: From $104/night
Location: Sütlüce Mah. İmrahor Cd. No:14, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Reservation: Booking.com
6. Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Golden Horn ★★★★
Estimated Price: From $99/night
Location: Sütlüce Mah. İmrahor Cd. No:12, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Reservation: Booking.com
7. Clarion Hotel Golden Horn ★★★★
Estimated Price: From $73/night
Location: İmrahor Cd. No:2, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Reservation: Booking.com
8. Li Hotel Pera ★★★
Estimated Price: From $88/night
Location: Bahçeli Hamam Sk. No:7, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Reservation: Booking.com
About the Venue
Istanbul Bilgi University is a prominent institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, providing an inspiring environment for conferences and events. Its strategic location in Istanbul offers easy access to transportation, accommodations, and local attractions, making it an ideal setting for networking and collaboration. You may find more information about the university on the official website.
Address: Emniyettepe, Kazım Karabekir Cd. No: 2/13, 34060 Eyüpsultan/İstanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
Transportation
There are two International Airports in Istanbul: Sabiha Gokcen Airport located on the Asia side and Istanbul Airport on the Europe Side. The figure below shows the location of airports and the venue.
For air travel, you can visit the Turkish Airlines website here, or learn more about Pegasus Airlines here. Lastly, information on airport shuttle services can be found at Havataş.
As a vibrant metropolis, Istanbul is equipped with an extensive transportation network, including public and private options such as buses, taxis, sea ferries, and tramcars. More information can be found at IETT, while ferry schedules can be accessed through IDO.
About Istanbul
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, representing the country’s most dynamic and vibrant city, not to mention the center for economy, culture, and historical heritage. Istanbul boasts a thriving cultural landscape, showcasing an extensive range of museums, photographic exhibitions, art events, historical sites, music festivals, and more. The city is brimming with opportunities to engage with its artistic and historical heritage.
For an extensive list of museums and monuments, visit this link. Additionally, you can explore resources from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism here and discover what the official website of Istanbul has to offer at this link. Since it is really hard to tell about Istanbul in this limited page, you can find the city’s history and other useful information in the Wikipedia entry.
Turkish Cuisine
Turkey’s culinary scene is celebrated worldwide for its refinement and diversity, highlighting fresh, seasonal ingredients and regional specialties. In addition to famous grilled meat dishes (kebap, döner, etc.), be sure to sample the fresh fish from the Bosphorus and the iconic sweets like Baklava and various milk-based desserts.As part of the authentic Turkish dining experience, every meal is ideally concluded with a cup of freshly brewed Turkish tea or aromatic Turkish coffee. Being a cosmopolitan city, Istanbul also offers a myriad of restaurants featuring international and fusion cuisines that are worth exploring. For more in-depth information on Turkish cuisine, visit the relevant Wikipedia entry.
