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Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has announced Wyndham Garden Istanbul Tuzla Marina, a 93 room hotel expected to open in October 2026 that will mark the brand debut in Istanbul, according to the company announcement carried by HospitalityNet in September 2026.
Travelers planning October trips to Istanbul gain a new midscale booking option on the Anatolian side near Tuzla Marina, so compare it with established districts in our Where to Stay in Istanbul guide before locking in dates.
- Opening: Wyndham Garden Istanbul Tuzla Marina is expected to open in October 2026, as announced in September 2026.
- Size: The hotel will have 93 rooms, three meeting rooms, a spa and an on site restaurant.
- Location: The property sits near Tuzla Marina on Istanbul Anatolian side, 300 metres from Guzelyali Marmaray station and 12 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
- Booking move: Travelers considering October stays near Tuzla or Sabiha Gokcen should watch Wyndham channels for opening dates and introductory rates.
Where the Hotel Sits in Tuzla
The new hotel extends the Wyndham Garden presence into Istanbul Anatolian side, an area the announcement describes as closely connected to maritime, business and leisure activity. Restaurant India, reporting on the expansion on September 25, 2026, confirms the Istanbul property is scheduled for October 2026 with 93 rooms alongside the newly opened Wyndham Garden Antalya Konyaalti.
The site is a short drive from Viaport Marina and Tuzla Shipyard, which puts guests near waterfront leisure and shipyard business traffic alike. For first time visitors, that setting differs from the Sultanahmet and Beyoglu bases most itineraries use, so read our 3 day Istanbul itinerary to see how an Anatolian side stay fits your plan.
Guzelyali Marmaray station stands just 300 metres from the hotel, giving rail access to other parts of the city. That connection matters because Tuzla sits well east of the historic core, and the Marmaray line lets guests reach central Istanbul without relying only on road traffic.
Rooms, Dining and Meeting Space
The 93 room count places the property in the compact full service bracket, suited to business overnights and short leisure stays rather than large conferences. Wyndham Garden is the group midscale brand, and this opening brings that tier to Istanbul for the first time.
An on site restaurant serving international cuisine anchors the food offer, which simplifies arrival night dining for late landings at Sabiha Gokcen. Guests who want a wider culinary tour can pair the stay with our things to do in Istanbul picks across both continents.
Three meeting rooms give the hotel a small events footprint for corporate day meetings and training sessions. Combined with the spa, Turkish bath and sauna, the mix targets work trips that add an evening of wellness rather than resort style holidays.
How to Reach the Property
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport lies 12 kilometres from the hotel, which makes the property one of the closer branded options for early departures and late arrivals on the Asian side. Travelers connecting through the European side should allow for cross city transfer time when comparing airports.
The 300 metre walk to Guzelyali Marmaray station is the headline access fact for rail users. From there, Marmaray services link the Asian and European shores through the Bosphorus tunnel, opening day trips to Eminonu, Sirkeci and the historic peninsula.
Road access runs through the Tuzla corridor toward Viaport Marina and the shipyard zone. Drivers should check live traffic on arrival day, since weekday peaks around Istanbul industrial districts can extend short distances into long transfers.
Booking the October Opening
The announcement dates the opening to October 2026 without naming an exact day, so travelers should treat early October check in dates as provisional until Wyndham lists the property as bookable. Watch the brand booking pages and confirm that your selected night shows the Tuzla Marina address before paying.
Opening month stays carry the usual new hotel trade offs of fresh rooms against bedding in service. Flexible rates make sense for the first weeks, and business travelers with fixed meetings should keep a cancellable backup until opening is confirmed.
Steel Ant Grup Yapi Sanayi ve Ticaret will own and operate the hotel under a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. That structure is standard for the brand, with the global reservations system handling bookings while the local owner runs daily operations.
Istanbul Hotel Openings This Season
The Tuzla Marina debut arrives in a busy Istanbul hotel season. Hilton recently opened a 485 room airport hotel on the European side, as covered in our Hilton Istanbul Airport report, which gives arriving passengers a direct comparison between an airport base and a marina district base.
Wyndham is expanding on two Turkish fronts at once, with Antalya Konyaalti already open and Istanbul Tuzla Marina to follow. Travelers pairing a beach week with an Istanbul stopover can now keep one brand across both legs, subject to dates and rates.
For October visitors, the practical choice is corridor against core. Choose Tuzla Marina for Sabiha Gokcen access, Marmaray links and marina surroundings, or choose a central district for walking access to the main sights. Either way, book refundable nights until the October opening date firms up.
| If you… | What to do |
|---|---|
| Fly into Sabiha Gokcen in October | Shortlist the 93 room Tuzla Marina property for its 12 kilometre airport distance once bookable. |
| Need Marmaray rail access | Use the 300 metre Guzelyali station link to reach central Istanbul from Tuzla. |
| Want central sightseeing on foot | Stay in a core district from our Istanbul lodging guide instead of Tuzla. |
| Book the opening weeks | Choose a flexible rate until Wyndham confirms the exact October opening day. |
October 2026 is the opening gate. Do not book nonrefundable early October nights at this hotel until Wyndham names the exact opening day.
September 2026 announcement is the watch gate. Monitor Wyndham booking channels through September for the property listing and introductory rates.
Arrival day is the transfer gate. Confirm Marmaray timings and road traffic before choosing between Tuzla Marina and a central base.
When does Wyndham Garden Istanbul Tuzla Marina open?
The hotel is expected to open in October 2026, as announced by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts in September 2026.
How many rooms will the hotel have?
The property will have 93 rooms plus three meeting rooms, a spa with Turkish bath and sauna, and an on site restaurant.
How close is the hotel to Sabiha Gokcen Airport?
The hotel sits 12 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, with Guzelyali Marmaray station 300 metres away.
Is this the first Wyndham Garden in Istanbul?
Yes. The Tuzla Marina opening marks the Wyndham Garden brand debut in Istanbul, alongside the new Antalya Konyaalti property in Turkiye.
