Experience Istanbul from its most dynamic and culturally rich vantage point.
Settle into the neighborhood vibe just steps from Taksim Square and Istiklal Street. Explore nearby favorites like the Galata Tower, Pera Museum, Atlas Cinema Museum, St. Antoine Church, and the vibrant streets of Pera, Galata, Cihangir and Karaköy neighborhoods.
Stroll to the Bosphorus shoreline, Galataport, and Dolmabahçe Palace, or easily take a short ride to iconic landmarks including Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and the Spice Bazaar.
Back at the hotel, enjoy all-day dining with local touches, try our exclusive wines at our winehouse located inside a renovated heritage building and unwind at our welcoming wellness center.
"The hotel's check-in time is after 3 PM. If you want to check in earlier, the front desk will tell you there are other room types available, but they come with an extra charge. I had read reviews saying that street-facing rooms were noisy, so when I checked in, I asked if they could assign me a quiet room. Again, they said it would cost extra. Basically, everything I asked for came with an additional fee. I calculated that it would have ended up costing almost 1200 a night, which felt like a complete lack of service.
The hotel doesn't provide bottled water. On my first day, I was super tired from not sleeping much on the plane and didn't notice the water refill station near the elevator. I initially thought the hotel was so stingy that the reusable glass bottles provided were all empty…
Upon check-in, they required a 7500 Lira deposit, which they said would be automatically refunded 1-2 weeks after check-out.
The hotel's location is decent, near Taksim Square. Just across the street are Istiklal Avenue and Galata Tower. After Galata Tower, it's less than a half-hour walk to Galata Bridge, and then you're in the Old City. There's an M2 metro station and bus stops nearby. It felt like most of their main attractions, like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace, are all clustered together.
Breakfast was partly self-serve, but you had to order coffee, drinks, and omelets from a waiter. I couldn't quite figure out what else was available for breakfast. After eating the same breakfast for five days, I couldn't stomach it anymore.
The street-facing rooms were indeed quite noisy. Besides the mosque's call to prayer, there were constant ambulance or police sirens, car horns, and the sounds of people having fun at bars. If you're a light sleeper, I'd definitely recommend choosing a courtyard-facing room. 😂"