Accommodation

Hotels in Beyoğlu

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All hotels are conveniently located in Beyoğlu, right in the city center, 5 minutes' walking distance from the university. The luxurious, tranquil, and hygienic hotels provide single and shared rooms with comfortable beds, desks, and wardrobes. Daily room cleaning and unlimited high-speed internet services are provided for free. Room type and roommate preferences must be indicated on the application form.

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*Minors (age under 18)

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The minor participant who participates in the festival must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All accompanying adults must join the Auditor program to be eligible to stay in the festival and to attend all activities with the participants.

If a parent or guardian is not able to accompany the participant, please contact istanbulpianofestival@gmail.com for a matching guardian (Chinese, Korean, Turkish available). 

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Lunch Plans

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Traditional Turkish full - breakfast will be provided by the hotel every day.

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Participants are encouraged to join our lunch plans which include an exclusive lunch every day with the artist faculty members. Prepared by nutritionists at the university, the meals are healthy and balanced (special dietary options available). During lunch hours, students will socialize and network with the faculty members and other participants.

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* Those who select +Dinner Plans (3 courses) will join the same table with the faculty members and festival guests.

 

 

Practice Rooms

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All participants can use 12 practicing piano studios at Bahçeşehir University on a daily sign-up basis.

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Local Restaurants and Shopping Center

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Near the waterfront, located minutes walking distance from the university, there are many delicious Turkish, Italian, Austrian, and Asian restaurants. Various souvenir stores, banks, and post offices are located near the university.

 

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Health Center

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There are a number of pharmacies and the university health center near the university. For insurance purposes, participants’ Turkish ID Number should be submitted on the application form.

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International participants are suggested to apply for international health insurance prior to their arrivals, and email istanbulpianofestival@gmail.com about the insurance information.