BIRUN ADA

Birun Ada is a 123-room, five-star hotel on Istanbul's Island of Democracy and Liberties (formerly Yassıada). We welcome families, couples, business and event guests with an approach that combines calm, order and comfort.

For us, hospitality means warm service, attention to detail and respect for the natural rhythm of the island. We work so that every guest can enjoy their time on the island at their own pace.

This island in the middle of the Sea of Marmara has witnessed one of the significant turning points in Türkiye's recent history. The trials held here after 27 May 1960 left a deep mark on Turkish political history.

Following a decision taken in 2013, the island was redeveloped as the "Island of Democracy and Liberties", with museums, monuments and exhibition areas created to keep its heritage alive. Birun Ada stands at the heart of this story, bringing modern comfort together with cultural memory.

Our rooms and suites bring the calm of the island indoors, with views of the Sea of Marmara, the Princes' Islands and the Istanbul skyline. Options ranging from Deluxe rooms to family and royal suites are designed for different needs, including rooms specially arranged for guests with disabilities.

During the day you can take walks on the island and visit its historic sites, and in the evening enjoy the slower pace of the day by the sea.

Inspired by Seljuk architecture, Biriksir Wellness & Spa offers a two-storey space focused on rest and relaxation. It features 4 saunas, 4 steam rooms, 2 snow rooms, 2 Turkish baths, an indoor pool overlooking the lighthouse, and 8 individual and 1 couple massage rooms.

Our spa areas are arranged separately for female and male guests. The Fitness Centre, open 24/7, lets you keep up your exercise routine during your stay.

To explore Biriksir programmes covering transfer, accommodation and services: Biriksir Programmes

The Adnan Menderes Museum, the Democracy Lighthouse and the open-air exhibition areas are among the places on the island that recount important events of recent history. During your stay, you can visit these sites and learn more about the island's past on guided tours.

The architecture and decoration of our hotel include traditional elements that reflect the cultural fabric of the region. Through local music events and cultural programmes, we introduce our guests to the traditional arts of the region.

Our menus bring Eastern and Western cuisines together and give generous space to regional flavours. İstanbul Restaurant, Fener Restaurant, İskele Café & Restaurant, 960 Restaurant and A Patisserie offer options for different times of the day and different tastes.

Preserving and introducing regional flavours is a core part of our culinary approach.

Close to the city yet away from the bustle of daily life, Birun Ada offers a calm setting for meetings and events. In addition to the congress hall outside the main building, there is a 600-person meeting hall, 4 meeting rooms for 50 people each and a separate space for boutique meetings.

In our technically equipped halls, we plan congresses, seminars, launches and private events according to your needs.

Aware of the responsibility of being on an island surrounded by natural and cultural richness, we have adopted sustainable tourism as a core principle. Energy and water saving, waste separation and recycling, the use of environmentally friendly cleaning products and the monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions are key parts of this work.

We organise sustainability training for our employees and develop practices that support local culture and encourage our guests to make nature-friendly choices. For details, please see our Sustainability Policy.