Useful Information
Accommodation
1. Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Golden Horn ★★★★★
Estimated Price: From $105/night
Location: Silahtarağa Cd. No:87, Eyüpsultan, Istanbul
Reservation: Booking.com
How to get to the venue?
By Taxi: Approximately 10 minutes.
By Public Transport: Take bus line 36T from Silahtarağa to Bilgi University stop.
2. Rixos Tersane Istanbul ★★★★★
Estimated Price: From $246/night
Location: Karaköy, Istanbul
Reservation: Booking.com | Official SiteBooking.com+2Booking.com+2expedia+2
How to get to the venue?
By Taxi: Approximately 15 minutes.
By Public Transport: Take tram T1 to Eminönü, then bus 36T to Bilgi University stop.
3. Homelike Hotel ★★★
Estimated Price: From $46/night
Location: Şişli, Istanbul
Reservation: Booking.com
How to get to the venue?
By Taxi: Approximately 20 minutes.
By Public Transport: Take metro M2 to Şişhane, then bus 36T to Bilgi University stop.
4. La Serena Hotel ★★★
Estimated Price: From $63/night
Location: Kocatepe Mah. Caylak Sokak No:26/2, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Reservation: hotels.com
How to get to the venue?
By Taxi: Approximately 15 minutes.
By Public Transport: Walk to Taksim Square, take bus 36T to Bilgi University stop.
5. Lazzoni Hotel ★★★★★
Estimated Price: From $104/night
Location: Sütlüce Mah. İmrahor Cd. No:14, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Reservation: Booking.com
How to get to the venue?
By Taxi: Approximately 5 minutes.
By Public Transport: Take bus 36T from Sütlüce to Bilgi University stop.
6. Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Golden Horn ★★★★
Estimated Price: From $99/night
Location: Sütlüce Mah. İmrahor Cd. No:12, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Reservation: Booking.com
How to get to the venue?
By Taxi: Approximately 5 minutes.
By Public Transport: Take bus 36T from Sütlüce to Bilgi University stop.
7. Clarion Hotel Golden Horn ★★★★
Estimated Price: From $73/night
Location: İmrahor Cd. No:2, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Reservation: Booking.com
How to get to the venue?
By Taxi: Approximately 5 minutes.
By Public Transport: Take bus 36T from Sütlüce to Bilgi University stop.
8. Li Hotel Pera ★★★
Estimated Price: From $88/night
Location: Bahçeli Hamam Sk. No:7, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Reservation: Booking.com
How to get to the venue?
By Taxi: Approximately 15 minutes.
By Public Transport: Walk to Taksim Square, take bus 36T to Bilgi University stop.
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.
How to get to the venue?
🛬 From Istanbul Airport (IST)
🚍 Havaist Shuttle + Metro+ Tram
Route: Take the Havaist shuttle (H-2 line) from Istanbul Airport to Şişli-Mecidiyeköy.
Next Steps: From Şişli-Mecidiyeköy, transfer to the M7 Metro Line towards Mahmutbey and alight at Alibeyköy station.
Final Leg: From Alibeyköy, transfer to the T5 Tram Line towards Eminönü and alight at Üniversite station, which is a short walk to the campus.
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes, depending on traffic and transfer times.
🚖 Taxi
Fare: Approximately €25–30 (TRY 750–1250), depending on traffic and tolls.
Duration: 40–70 minutes.
🛬 From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
🚍 Havabus Shuttle + Tram
Route: Take the Havabus shuttle from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim.
Next Steps: From Taksim, take the F1 Funicular to Kabataş, then transfer to the T1 Tram Line towards Bağcılar and alight at Eminönü.
Final Leg: From Eminönü, transfer to the T5 Tram Line towards Alibeyköy and alight at Üniversite station.
Duration: Approximately 90–120 minutes, depending on traffic and transfer times.
🚖 Taxi
Fare: Approximately €35–40 (TRY 1000–1750), depending on traffic and tolls.
Duration: 50–90 minutes.
🚋 T5 Tram Line Overview
The T5 Tram Line runs between Eminönü and Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı, following the coastline of the Golden Horn. The Üniversite station is the closest stop to Istanbul Bilgi University’s Santral Istanbul Campus, providing convenient access for conference attendees.
For real-time schedules and route maps, you can refer to the Metro Istanbul official website or use the Moovit app for live directions.
If you need further assistance or have specific questions about your trip, feel free to ask!
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.
