The pools of the city

Enjoying the pool in town is one of the quickest way to resist heat. The pleasure of being in the water cannot be replaced by something else at this season? Pools, particularly since the contamination of Marmara, have been a serious alternative for many who cannot travel to the South or Aegean Sea.  In Istanbul, has put most beautiful swimming pools together for you.

One of the first preferences
Ceylan InterContinental is one of the first choices in Istanbul of those who wants to cool off and enter to summer with a bronze tan. The length of the pool is 20, the width is 11 meter. The depth is e 1.47 meter. Pool entry fees; on weekdays is 55, on Saturdays 85 and on Sundays is 95 TL. 225 Euros is a month's membership, and the three-month membership is 475 Euros. Pool is open every day between 06:30 to 23:00 hours.

Ceylan InterContinental offers its members many possibilities with along with the pooling; the Bar at the Pool has a variety of drinks... You can get shiatsu, reflexology, Swedish massage and detox at Spa InterContinental.
 
Sports saloon, Turkish bath, steam rooms, saunas, and locker are open for use. In addition to your membership package you can use as a free parking lot. You get at restaurants and bars by 15 percent over list price, and at massage and solarium use 25 per cent discount over the list price.

Ceylan InterContinental
Address: Asker Ocağı St. No: 1, Taksim
Tel: (212) 368 44 44

Enjoy sports and pool nested
Two branches of Mayadrom at Cekmekoy and Etiler are the right places to pass your whole day spent in sports and cooling off in the swimming pool. Mayadrom Sports Centre is offering guests a choice of Italian cuisine, there are also alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks available.

You can benefit from the child pool in the outdoor pool, and from Jacuzzi in the indoor swimming pool. The diameter of the open pool is 16; its depth is 1.5 meter. The length of the indoor pool is 20, width 8, and its depth is 1.5 meter. Entry fee; 60 for weekdays, and for weekends is 90 TL. There is 50 percent discount for children.

Mayadrom Sports Centre
Address: Arnavutköy Yolu Deniz Sok. No: 16-17-28 Etiler
Merkez Mah. Selimiye St. No: 9-58 Çekmeköy
Tel: (212) 444 0 672

Marmara Sea in front of you
Do you want to sweeten your mouth with cocktails prepared with fresh fruits while you are sunbathing across the Sea of Marmara? Possessing one of the largest pools in Istanbul Polat Renaissance is offering this opportunity to you. Rich barbecue buffet, a la carte menu, a cold beverage alternatives are the other possibilities offered along with pooling together. Polat Renaissance pool is 56 meter long and 13 meter wide.  Price of the pool is 60 TL on weekdays, and TL 80 for weekends. Three-month membership package is 500 Euro. Stated before let us not forget to state that there is 20 percent discount for women on weekdays.

Polat Renaissance
Address: Sahil Cad. No: 2, Yeşilyurt
Tel: (212) 414 18 00


Away from the chaos of the city
Ramada Plaza Istanbul's pool is open until September. The pool hours are between 8:00 a.m and 19:00 pm. Food and drink are served to the pool. Members can benefit from 20 percent discounts on food and beverages.

The pool is 1.50 meter deep and 18 m. long, its width is 7 meter. 50 TL is the entrance fee on weekdays, weekends is 75 TL. Seasonal membership is 450 TL on weekdays, while seasonal demand is 750 TL for full membership. 10 times entry coupon is given for 400 TL. Input vouchers can also be used on weekends.

Ramada Plaza
Address: Halaskargazi Cad. No: 63, Osmanbey
Tel: (212) 315 44 44


Enjoy the sea water in the pool!
Would you like to swim in the sea water purified? Çınar Hotel guests experience and enjoy the clean sea water pool. Olympic size pool to swim a stroke in the extent and you can experience the pleasure of a peacefully nap in timber beds after leaving the pool. You can order a variety of salads, snacks, grills, fruit and ice cream from just by stretching from your timber bed.

26-meter-long pool is 10 and 18.5 meters wide. Its depth varies between 1.50 and 2.50 meter. 3-month membership for one person is 1900 TL and 3000 TL for couples. For the children up to age 12, it is 1000 TL. A journal entry is 50 TL on weekdays and 75 TL on weekends.

Çınar Hotel
Adress: Fener Mevkii, Yeşilköy
Tel: (212) 663 29 00


Looking for a special location
Conrad Istanbul is one of the first preferences of families with its special children's pool and play unit. Also in the hotel pool, many delicious tastes like a special ice creams, iced teas, and smoothie varieties are thought and prepared for small gourmets. 

Conrad has 24x12 meter in size an open air swimming pool and the children's pool is 3 meters. If you become a Summer Club member then you can benefit from open pools, children's pool, sauna, steam room and locker rooms. 400 TL is the price for a single monthly subscription, 600 TL is for two people. 3-month membership is 900 TL for one person and 1350 TL for two people. If you prefer daily use, you can use indoor and outdoor pools, cardio, gym, sauna, steam bath, rest and dressing rooms. One person on weekdays is 70 TL, two people is 110 TL. Single person on weekends is 110TL and two people are 190 TL.

Conrad Istanbul
Address: Cihannüma Mah. Saray St. No: 5, Beşiktaş
Tel: (212) 310 25 25

Five star chilling
Following Hilton's pool to cool off in the Istanbul Strait will be appealing to everyone. You’ll find the meaning of ‘’privileged life’’ after entering into boundaries of the hotel. The pool cafe of the hotel offers a rich menu. Pool Cafe offers the comfort of a home with light meals and the Hilton Classics served throughout the week, in the summer, the a la carte menu, fresh fruit juices, cocktails, smoothies, and special wines. Enjoy the weekend barbecue for 42 TL. Cabanas hired as seasonal serve as the summer home and makes life easier.

The size of the outdoor swimming pool is 550 square meters.  440 TL is the monthly pool membership fee. Weekdays are 60 TL for one person and 105 TL for two people. One person on weekend is 95 TL, and for two people is 170 TL.

Hilton Istanbul
Dares: Cumhuriyet St. Harbiye
Tel: (212) 315 60 00

The symbol of luxury and elegance
Çıragan Palace Kempinski membership packages cover, fitness, sauna, steam rooms, and all indoor, outdoor swimming pools. Food and beverage service is available at the pool, but not included in user charges. In the annual membership, 20 percent of all restaurants, 15 percent of massage, 30 percent in laundry services and one night bed and breakfast accommodation is offered.

Indoor swimming pool is 9 meters long and 6 meter wide. Outdoor pool is 33 meters long and 14 meters wide. 100 Euros is the fee for a person on weekdays, and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays is 160 Euro. Annual membership is 3600 Euro excluding VAT.

Çırağan Palace Kempinski
Address: Çırağan St. No: 32, Beşiktaş
Tel: (212) 326 46 46

Suitable options available for all ages
Olympic outdoor swimming pool in the Enka Sports Club, semi-Olympic size indoor swimming pool and the new indoor swimming pool with 25 x 35 meter dimensions are responding to every need for all ages. Starting from one month to one year membership options are available. Moreover, there is 50 percent discount between the ages of 6-18.

There is daily entry to the pool. By members of the pool, a non-member friend or family member can sign in as a guest. Entry fee is 33 TL on weekdays and 49 TL on weekends. Members' campaigns and events also are offered from time to time. Moreover, water gymnastics and swimming are among the other services offered.

Enka Spor Club
Address: Sadi Gülçelik Spor Sitesi, İstinye
Tel: (212) 276 22 97


Other Pools
Holiday Inn Istanbul City
Turgut Özal St. No: 189, Topkapı
(212) 530 99 00

Hotel Les Ottomans Istanbul
Muallim Naci St. No: 68, Kuruçeşme
(212) 359 15 33

Hotel Zurich Istanbul
Vidinli Tevfik Paşa St. Harikzadeler Sok. No: 37, Laleli
(212) 512 23 50

Moda Deniz Club
Moda St. Ferit Tek Sok. No: 1, Moda
(216) 346 90 72

Dedeman Hotel
Yıldız Posta St. No: 50, Esentepe
(212) 337 45 00

Grand Cevahir Hotel
H. Edip Adıvar Mah. Darülaceze St. Şişli
(212) 314 42 42

Hyatt Regency Istanbul
Taşkışla St. Taksim
(212) 368 12 34

Ortaköy Princess Hotel
Dereboyu St. No: 38, Ortaköy
(212) 227 60 10

Sözbir Royal Residence Hotel
Paşalimanı  St. No: 4, Üsküdar
(216) 495 70 00

Elite World Hotel
Şehit Muhtar St. No: 42, Taksim
(212) 313 83 28

The Ritz-Carlton İstanbul
Süzer Plaza, Elmadağ
(212) 334 44 44

Dalyan Club
Atlıhan Sok. No: 3/5, Fenerbahçe
(216) 348 58 41

The Marmara Istanbul
Taksim Square, Beyoğlu
(212) 251 46 96
 
Ajia Otel
Ahmet Rasim Paşa Yalısı Çubuklu St. No: 27, Kanlıca
(216) 413 93 00

Sürmeli Hotel
Prof. Dr. Bülent Tarcan Sok. No: 3, Gayrettepe
(212) 272 11 61

Coliseum
Acarlar Mah. Acarkent 3. Kısım 9. St. No: 2, Beykoz
(216) 538 38 38

Novotel Istanbul
Kazlıçeşme. Kenedy St. No: 56, Zeytinburnu
(212) 414 36 00

Swissotel
Bayıldım St. No: 2, Maçka
(212) 326 11 00

Hillside
Etiler
Alkent Sitesi Tepecik Road No: 22/14
(212) 352 23 33

İstinye
İstinye Park Alışveriş Merkezi Pınar Mah. İstinye Bayırı St.
(212) 367 20 00

Trio
Trio Konutları No: 85/2 Kozyatağı
(212) 324 11 11

Written by: Türkmen İşcan
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