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Chalet Garden venue
Maçka · Beşiktaş

Chalet Garden

Live Music Venues

Opening hoursTue–Sun: 17:00–01:00, Mon: Closed
Price level$$$
Entry & reservations
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Restaurant tables and event tickets may be separate; verify both in advance.

Google rating
4.5 / 5 · 1,092 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

Chalet Garden is a seasonal event garden in the greenery of Swissôtel The Bosphorus, bringing dining, live music, DJs and festivals into one outdoor space. It offers a city center summer option for meals and concerts among trees.

Music & programme

The official weekly lineup lists a Greek night, 1990s Turkish pop, themed live music, and DJ and live performances Friday through Sunday; jazz and festival dates are also held. The program changes seasonally, so use the calendar for your date.

Atmosphere

The Swissôtel garden's dense greenery and open space feel restful without events and elegant with festival energy on stage nights. Weather, crowd and the specific event change the character.

Concept

Bar snacks, pizza, salad, seafood and a broad drinks list alongside open air concerts, jazz and themed festivals. Restaurant and event space operate around a seasonal calendar.

Guest profile

Adults and groups of friends who want outdoor concerts, festivals or jazz with good food and drinks.

Dress code

Dress comfortably but with care for an outdoor event: shoes for concerts and a light layer for cool evenings. A smart casual touch suits themed nights or hotel restaurant bookings.

Customer Review Summary

Chalet Garden offers a cool escape within the city, featuring lush greenery in the Swissôtel gardens, soothing background music, and attentive outdoor service. The fondue, well-balanced portions, and Kerem’s meticulous approach are generally well-received, while the entertainment program adds a lively touch to the atmosphere. However, price transparency is compromised by the fact that the same order can result in different totals across separate visits. Issues such as long waits with only bread and wine despite having a reservation, guests having to pour their own water, and inadequate service have been reported. There is also criticism regarding the menu's heavy reliance on burgers and pizza—contrary to expectations of Swiss cuisine—and the mediocre quality of the fondue. The garden setting is superior to the food itself.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For summer visitors wanting food, concerts, DJs or festivals in a green open air space near the city center.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

A broad green outdoor event space in central Istanbul, a program spanning live music, jazz, 1990s nights, DJs and festivals, and Swissôtel food and drink service.

NOTE

Before your visit

Chalet Garden is seasonal. Check weather, event setup and ticket terms ahead. Some concerts may be standing only and 18+; booking a table may not include an event ticket.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

Vişnezade Mahallesi, Acısu Sokak 19, 34357 Beşiktaş, Maçka. From central Beşiktaş via local buses and, where useful, a short taxi ride.