Planning an Event in Istanbul
Istanbul at a glance
Average hotel room cost
TRY 883
Average meal cost
TRY 387
Total hotels
744
Total rooms
60,869
Convention center space
28,469 sq. m
Highlights of Istanbul
1. The City
Istanbul is the largest city in Türkiye and is best known for being the cultural, economic and historic center for Türkiye. This is the only major city in the world to be located on more than one continent.
2. Attractions
One of the most prestigious capitals of the ancient and modern world, Istanbul owns both religious and cultural phenomena of centuries as it is the only city that has marked the ending of an era in history with its conquest
3. Meeting Destination
Istanbul is the meeting point of the world with its thousands of years of history, unique geography at the crossroads of East and West. Let your business demonstrate its flare and imagination by choosing Istanbul as your next meeting destination.
1. The City
Istanbul is the largest city in Türkiye and is best known for being the cultural, economic and historic center for Türkiye. This is the only major city in the world to be located on more than one continent.
2. Attractions
One of the most prestigious capitals of the ancient and modern world, Istanbul owns both religious and cultural phenomena of centuries as it is the only city that has marked the ending of an era in history with its conquest
3. Meeting Destination
Istanbul is the meeting point of the world with its thousands of years of history, unique geography at the crossroads of East and West. Let your business demonstrate its flare and imagination by choosing Istanbul as your next meeting destination.
Popular Convention Centers
Located in Istanbul's Convention Valley district, the modern, sprawling Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICEC) can accommodate up to 6,000 people. In addition to 26 meeting rooms for 60 to 600 guests, the center also boasts one of Istanbul's largest ballrooms. Located in the 7,000-square-meter Rumeli Fair and Exhibition Hall, the 2,100-square-meter ballroom, divisible into two sections, features simultaneous translation and full audio-visual services as well as two spacious foyer areas. Meanwhile the Anadolu Auditorium seats 2,000 people comfortably and features cutting edge acoustics and projection.
Also in Rumeli Hall are five boardrooms, six VIP suites and a 45-square-meter business center. Its lower level is perfect for fairs, exhibitions and more thanks to 3,000 square meters of floor space, or room for up to 2,500 people. The hall, which encompasses the ground and lower levels of the center, can be linked with an ICEC event or rented separately.Other fantastic meeting and event spaces at the ICEC include the 3,000-square-meter foyer; the 3,000-square-meter Rumeli Garden, which can accommodate up to 5,000 guests; the on-site Loft Restaurant and Bar for 130 guests; and the on-site Bodazici Borsa Restaurant, which specializes in Turkish cuisine and seats 500 people inside and 1,000 people outside on its summer terrace. The ICEC is conveniently located within walking distance of more than 6,000 guest rooms, including those at six five-star properties.A leader for Istanbul's meetings and events, the ICEC has hosted such illustrious guests as former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Jacques Chirac, who enjoyed a stage performance of the "Lyrical History of Anatolia" here. Additionally, the center hosted the Turkish launched of Windows 2000.
Also in Rumeli Hall are five boardrooms, six VIP suites and a 45-square-meter business center. Its lower level is perfect for fairs, exhibitions and more thanks to 3,000 square meters of floor space, or room for up to 2,500 people. The hall, which encompasses the ground and lower levels of the center, can be linked with an ICEC event or rented separately.Other fantastic meeting and event spaces at the ICEC include the 3,000-square-meter foyer; the 3,000-square-meter Rumeli Garden, which can accommodate up to 5,000 guests; the on-site Loft Restaurant and Bar for 130 guests; and the on-site Bodazici Borsa Restaurant, which specializes in Turkish cuisine and seats 500 people inside and 1,000 people outside on its summer terrace. The ICEC is conveniently located within walking distance of more than 6,000 guest rooms, including those at six five-star properties.A leader for Istanbul's meetings and events, the ICEC has hosted such illustrious guests as former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Jacques Chirac, who enjoyed a stage performance of the "Lyrical History of Anatolia" here. Additionally, the center hosted the Turkish launched of Windows 2000.
Convention center space
82892 sq. ft.
Largest room space
75347 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
70000 sq. ft.
Located in Istanbul's Convention Valley district, the modern, sprawling Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICEC) can accommodate up to 6,000 people. In addition to 26 meeting rooms for 60 to 600 guests, the center also boasts one of Istanbul's largest ballrooms. Located in the 7,000-square-meter Rumeli Fair and Exhibition Hall, the 2,100-square-meter ballroom, divisible into two sections, features simultaneous translation and full audio-visual services as well as two spacious foyer areas. Meanwhile the Anadolu Auditorium seats 2,000 people comfortably and features cutting edge acoustics and projection.
Also in Rumeli Hall are five boardrooms, six VIP suites and a 45-square-meter business center. Its lower level is perfect for fairs, exhibitions and more thanks to 3,000 square meters of floor space, or room for up to 2,500 people. The hall, which encompasses the ground and lower levels of the center, can be linked with an ICEC event or rented separately.Other fantastic meeting and event spaces at the ICEC include the 3,000-square-meter foyer; the 3,000-square-meter Rumeli Garden, which can accommodate up to 5,000 guests; the on-site Loft Restaurant and Bar for 130 guests; and the on-site Bodazici Borsa Restaurant, which specializes in Turkish cuisine and seats 500 people inside and 1,000 people outside on its summer terrace. The ICEC is conveniently located within walking distance of more than 6,000 guest rooms, including those at six five-star properties.A leader for Istanbul's meetings and events, the ICEC has hosted such illustrious guests as former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Jacques Chirac, who enjoyed a stage performance of the "Lyrical History of Anatolia" here. Additionally, the center hosted the Turkish launched of Windows 2000.
Also in Rumeli Hall are five boardrooms, six VIP suites and a 45-square-meter business center. Its lower level is perfect for fairs, exhibitions and more thanks to 3,000 square meters of floor space, or room for up to 2,500 people. The hall, which encompasses the ground and lower levels of the center, can be linked with an ICEC event or rented separately.Other fantastic meeting and event spaces at the ICEC include the 3,000-square-meter foyer; the 3,000-square-meter Rumeli Garden, which can accommodate up to 5,000 guests; the on-site Loft Restaurant and Bar for 130 guests; and the on-site Bodazici Borsa Restaurant, which specializes in Turkish cuisine and seats 500 people inside and 1,000 people outside on its summer terrace. The ICEC is conveniently located within walking distance of more than 6,000 guest rooms, including those at six five-star properties.A leader for Istanbul's meetings and events, the ICEC has hosted such illustrious guests as former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Jacques Chirac, who enjoyed a stage performance of the "Lyrical History of Anatolia" here. Additionally, the center hosted the Turkish launched of Windows 2000.
Convention center space
82892 sq. ft.
Largest room space
75347 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
70000 sq. ft.
Located right next to the Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, the World Trade Center Istanbul (WTCI) offers an all-in-one option for meetings and conventions of all kinds, offering everything from ample exhibition space to first-class accommodations. At 500,000 square meters, it is the largest and most comprehensive trade center in the world.Among the facilities at WTCI, the Istanbul Expo Center's 97,000 square meters host approximately 100 exhibitions each year. Meanwhile, the massive Business Center complex encompasses 180,000 square meters and includes three buildings that are home to 130 shops and 346 offices. Business Center occupants and guests will enjoy 24-7 service from technical, security and cleaning teams as well as a 2,500-vehicle car park.Finally, the five-star WOW Istanbul Hotel, four-star WOW Airport Hotel and WOW Convention Center occupy just over 74,000 square meters of the World Trade Center's facilities. Combined, the WOW hotels provide the biggest accommodation capacity in the city at over 600 rooms, plus luxe amenities such as fitness centers with Turkish baths and massage rooms, on-site restaurants and more.The WOW Convention Center, which can be reached directly from the hotels, boasts 7 meeting rooms and a 3,108-square-meter main hall, divisible into 11 sections. It also offers two business centers, parking for 450 vehicles, complimentary wireless Internet and a professional banquet services team.
Convention center space
71268 sq. ft.
Located right next to the Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, the World Trade Center Istanbul (WTCI) offers an all-in-one option for meetings and conventions of all kinds, offering everything from ample exhibition space to first-class accommodations. At 500,000 square meters, it is the largest and most comprehensive trade center in the world.Among the facilities at WTCI, the Istanbul Expo Center's 97,000 square meters host approximately 100 exhibitions each year. Meanwhile, the massive Business Center complex encompasses 180,000 square meters and includes three buildings that are home to 130 shops and 346 offices. Business Center occupants and guests will enjoy 24-7 service from technical, security and cleaning teams as well as a 2,500-vehicle car park.Finally, the five-star WOW Istanbul Hotel, four-star WOW Airport Hotel and WOW Convention Center occupy just over 74,000 square meters of the World Trade Center's facilities. Combined, the WOW hotels provide the biggest accommodation capacity in the city at over 600 rooms, plus luxe amenities such as fitness centers with Turkish baths and massage rooms, on-site restaurants and more.The WOW Convention Center, which can be reached directly from the hotels, boasts 7 meeting rooms and a 3,108-square-meter main hall, divisible into 11 sections. It also offers two business centers, parking for 450 vehicles, complimentary wireless Internet and a professional banquet services team.
Convention center space
71268 sq. ft.