The 114-room Vienna House by Wyndham Istanbul Bahçelievler marks the brand’s debut in Türkiye, taking Wyndham’s local portfolio to 12 brands and strengthening its presence in one of the country’s key hospitality markets.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has introduced its Vienna House brand to Türkiye with the opening of Vienna House by Wyndham Istanbul Bahçelievler, marking a significant addition to the international hotel group’s portfolio in the country.
Located in Istanbul’s Bahçelievler district on the European side of the city, the newly opened property brings Vienna House’s contemporary European-inspired hospitality concept to the Turkish market for the first time. The opening takes Wyndham’s brand portfolio in Türkiye to 12, further strengthening its presence in a market with growing demand for lifestyle-oriented accommodation.
Operating under a franchise agreement with long-standing partner ARES İstanbul Turizm, the hotel is positioned to serve both business and leisure travellers. Its location provides access to Istanbul Airport, the Istanbul Expo Centre and the commercial and business districts surrounding the Basin Ekspres corridor.
Contemporary accommodation and lifestyle facilities
According to Wyndham’s opening announcement, the property features 114 guest rooms, comprising Superior and Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, two accessible rooms and spacious 65-square-metre Vienna Suites with separate living areas.
The hotel combines contemporary European design with local influences, reflecting the Vienna House brand’s focus on destination-inspired hospitality and personalised guest experiences.
Facilities include a meeting room with capacity for up to 30 guests, a fitness centre and a dedicated spa offering a traditional Turkish bath, sauna, steam room and seven treatment rooms.
Dining is centred around the Vienna Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and can accommodate up to 130 guests for dining and social gatherings. The combination of accommodation, wellness and meeting facilities is designed to cater to both short-stay visitors and guests seeking extended stays in Istanbul.
Strengthening Wyndham’s presence in Türkiye
The opening reflects Wyndham’s strategy of expanding its brand portfolio across high-growth hospitality markets while offering hotel owners access to internationally recognised brands.
Commenting on the launch, Arcan Bayraktaroğlu, Country Director for Türkiye at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said the opening reflected the company’s confidence in the long-term potential of the Turkish hospitality market.
He noted that Istanbul was particularly suited to the Vienna House concept because of its cultural diversity, historic character and appeal to travellers seeking distinctive experiences. The addition also expands the accommodation choices available to visitors while providing hotel owners with another internationally established brand.
Wyndham currently operates approximately 140 hotels across Türkiye, including more than 40 properties in Istanbul. Its portfolio spans economy, midscale, upscale and lifestyle accommodation, with approximately 40 additional properties in development across the country.
Long-standing partnership with ARES İstanbul Turizm
The Istanbul opening further develops Wyndham’s relationship with ARES İstanbul Turizm, which began in 2019 with the opening of La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul Güneşli. The property was the first La Quinta hotel to open outside the Americas.
ARES İstanbul Turizm also owns and operates Days Inn by Wyndham Istanbul Bomonti, giving the company experience across multiple Wyndham brands in the city.
Tamer Çiçek, CEO of ARES İstanbul Turizm, described the partnership as an important step in expanding the company’s hospitality offering. He said Vienna House’s European-inspired style complemented Istanbul’s dynamic character and would introduce a distinctive lifestyle hospitality concept to the local market.
Istanbul’s growing appeal as an international hospitality destination
The introduction of Vienna House comes as Istanbul continues to attract international visitors through its combination of historic landmarks, cultural attractions, shopping, gastronomy and business opportunities.
The city welcomed nearly 20 million international visitors in the previous year, according to Wyndham’s announcement, reinforcing its position as a major global tourism destination.
With its location near commercial districts and exhibition facilities, Vienna House by Wyndham Istanbul Bahçelievler is positioned to benefit from both corporate and leisure travel demand.
The opening also reflects a broader trend in Türkiye’s hospitality sector, where international hotel operators are expanding their portfolios through lifestyle brands and franchise partnerships.
For Wyndham, the launch represents another step in its Turkish expansion strategy. For Istanbul, it adds a new internationally branded accommodation option catering to travellers seeking a combination of contemporary design, business convenience and wellness-focused hospitality.
