Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site. Valet parking is also offered.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 18 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets or service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge of EUR 47 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4). Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities. Step-free entrances are available.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Istanbul, just a 4-minute walk from Taksim Square and 7 minutes by foot from Istiklal Avenue. It is approximately 1.5 miles from Galata Tower and 1.7 miles from the Bosphorus.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool available. Pool access is available from noon to 8:00 PM, and guests are required to wear swim caps, which can be purchased on-site.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 6 years old or younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of EUR 45.0 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required for availability.

Elite World Istanbul Taksim - 5 Star Hotel in Istanbul

Average nightly price at Elite World Istanbul Taksim by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$102
February	$96
March	$85
April	$100
May	$129
June	$120
July	$108
August	$112
September	$160
October	$127
November	$108
December	$120

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Elite World Istanbul Taksim is praised for its central Taksim location, friendly staff, and useful wellness facilities like the spa, pool, and gym, while feedback on room quality, maintenance, and air conditioning is more mixed.

Many guests find rooms comfortable and some spacious, but others report dated decor, noise or smoke smells, small sizes, or issues with broken fixtures and temperature control. Cleanliness is often commended, though housekeeping can be inconsistent, with occasional reports of dirty carpets, odors, or missed replenishment. Breakfast is frequently described as varied and tasty, yet several mention disorganization, repetitive options, or items running out near closing. Expect a convenient base with strong service and facilities, but room experiences can vary.

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Facilities

Guests frequently praise the spa, indoor pool, hammam, sauna, and gym; a few note dated areas and the need to buy a swim cap. Parking and valet are mentioned as available, though the area traffic is busy.

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aline

Feb 13, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Amenities. Nice pool sauna gym breakfast buffet.

10

Michael

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Virkelig fint SPA område som vi havde helt for os selv. Hvilken luksus! Morgenmad super god. Vi kom tidligt, så var der ingen kø. Kort afstand til Taksim pladsen hvor der er transport muligheder. Vi nød opholdet!

8

ILYA

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are spacious and quite nice. Interior of the hotel is a bit tired. For example the sauna and swimming pool areas are dark and dated. Location is central. If you’re driving, it’s a little tricky to get to it but once you’ve gotten a hang of it, it’s fine. Valet parking is fine; the area is crowded and a bit loud but that’s the downside of being in the heart of the city. Staff was a mixed bag - some were friendly and helpful and others rude and self-serving. Overall good experience. 4 stars.

10

Yusuf

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I don’t understand some of the bad reviews of this hotel, to me it was excellent all the way. Staff were excellent, very helpful. Only thing i was not happy about it was they made bone wear in the pool mandatory however you have to purchase it which is no big deal. They have a very nice hamam, sauna, steam room etc. Very close to Taxim Square, in fact next to it. I am glad i chose this hotel and I believe some of the bad reviews are not realistic.

10

sakinah

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely place great location, close proximity to restaurants shops atms. Traveled as solo female did not feel unsafe at all. Lovely pool, just didnt like the fact that not only did I need to wear a pool cap I had to purchase one there and it kept slipping.

10

vafa

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

I liked pool and location

10

Hakan Tuncay

Mar 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom and room was very comfortable. Spa area, fitness center and staff good.Cleaning service perfect.

10

Klaus

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very good checked in and check out. Staff is very good. Clean and comfortable room. I enjoyed from Restaurant, bar, breakfast, swimming pool and gym.

10

Vanja

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent Staff, specially lady concierge, so helpful indeed. Good rooms, excellent position, pool and spa area, proper breakfast too.

10

Andre Nanda

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Family hotel. Clean room. Free otopark. Good breakfast. Nice lobby.Nice value for money. Check in and check out was express. Staff good and helpful.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews highlight very clean rooms and attentive housekeeping, but others report inconsistencies such as dirty carpets, mold or odors, and missed supplies or servicing.

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CAHIT CAGLAR

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Oda temiz değildi. Cam tam kapanmadığı için Yağmur içeriye yağdı. Sabah kahvaltı da poşet çay standı olmayan konakladığım tek otel. Çalışanlardan bir poşet yeşil çay istedim, 10 dk. Sonra elime ulaştı. Eğitim toplantısı bu otelde olduğu için mecburen konakladığımız ancak çok kötü bir deneyim idi.

2

Gökay

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Otelin hijyen sorunu var. 2 gecelik konaklamada 3 kere oda değiştirdik. Klima çalışmıyor. Oda da cam yok. Ailemle gitmiş olduğum oda da iki adet tek kişilik yatak bulunuyordu. Buradan satın almış oda ile bana verilen odanın hiç bir alakası yoktu.

10

Belal

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Clean rooms, friendly staff and amazing experience

6

Mikal

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Cleaning rooms were very poor,no tissues, sometimes no toilet paper, room was is poor condition

10

Nazif

Feb 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. The breakfast was very nice. The person was very friendly specially the reception personal I enjoy the and next time in Istanbul I will stay in the same hotel again

6

Riaz

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Toilets not cleaned well.

2

AZER

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Oda küçük ve baskındı buyuk yatak yazıyordu ama normal orta boy yatak vardı temizlik gerçekten kötü sıradan basitti. Bilmiyorum ama. Banyoda hala baskalarından kalma kıl tuy vardı mide bulandırıcı

10

Karvar

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The cleaning service was very high quality. Our room was cleaned and furniture was changed every day. The reception staff was helpful and you can get all the necessary information from them. The breakfast was very nice and varied.

10

Fatima

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean. Housekeeping is very careful and meticulous. Breakfast was varied and delicious. I loved this place

10

Kerem

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Elite World İstanbul Taksim oteli mükemmel. Lüks, odalar rahat, hem duş hem banyo vardı. Şehir manzarası süperdi. Günlük temizlik kusursuz. Wifi kuvvetli ve sorunsuz. Spor salonu çok iyiydi. Artı konumu süperdi: Taksim Meydanına bir kaç dakikalık yürüyüş. Resepsiyon/Lobi'de görevli Yusuf Bey bize çok iyi baktı ve tavsiyelerde bulundu çok memnunuz.

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Rooms

Rooms range from comfortable to small; decor can feel dated with occasional noise or smoke smells. Several guests report maintenance and climate control problems, plus issues with windows, tubs, phones, or jacuzzis.

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shamsighanbar

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not spacious

2

Javed

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

I would not recommend this hotel, I’ve stayed at many five star hotels and this is 100% not a five star hotel, maybe it was 15 years ago, but not today. To start off I’d like to say all the staff are lovely and great. 1) First night we checked in, me and my wife got a room with two double beds pushed together. We couldn’t sleep all night as the centre of the beds kept dipping and splitting. Additionally, I hurt myself on the headboard as it dips in the middle. The duvet was also too small. 2) The second the day, reception finally moved me into the right room. This time the A/C doesn’t work. Again with no sleep or rest, we had to deal with it for another 24 hours until they finally moved us again. They said the AC system is old and on some of the floors not good. Not an issue you should face in a five star hotel. 3) 3rd day, we moved into a room with working AC and correct bed. This time there is no shower, just a bath. It did had a shower head but it was broken. After telling reception they suggested they move us again. But this time we had no sleep, wasted 30% of our holiday and tired from the nonsense. So we decided to accept that there is no fully working shower and deal with it. 4) Out of the 10 days, our room was only cleaned twice. Even after multiple complaints, house keeping don’t the clean rooms. The two times they did clean the room, we were left with dirty towels and missing towels. They had changed the beds with dirty bedding with stains on the duvet cover. N

8

Dogacan

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Yeri süper, odalar konforlu rahat, ACnin çalışması bence sıkıntılıydı hava soğudu ve içerisi sıcak değildi ACyi sıcak çalıştıramadık. Ses izalasyonu odakar arası iyi değil diğer odalarda kalanlar ses yaptıpında rahat duyuluyor. Taksimde olduğumuz için kahvaltı yapmadık hotelde. Otopark olması süper, hotel görevlileri nazik ve ilgililer. İstanbul yapıcak olursak yine burda kalırmıyız evet kesinlikle.

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yanee

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Needs repair jacuzzi tub and should have it done before check in. Telephone out of services has to get it done during staying can’t call for room services. Things for uses in the bathroom such as glass shower caps towels should have enough for 2 people or an extra in the single room but staying 2 prs and paying Superior

8

ILYA

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are spacious and quite nice. Interior of the hotel is a bit tired. For example the sauna and swimming pool areas are dark and dated. Location is central. If you’re driving, it’s a little tricky to get to it but once you’ve gotten a hang of it, it’s fine. Valet parking is fine; the area is crowded and a bit loud but that’s the downside of being in the heart of the city. Staff was a mixed bag - some were friendly and helpful and others rude and self-serving. Overall good experience. 4 stars.

2

Moayyed

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room has a bad odor, loud noises, a/c difficult to set and control

2

ardalan

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Our window was broken and we couldn't close it We couldn't sleep because of the Street soud

10

David

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Excellent hotel with great views of the city.

6

Niloufar

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

Hotel was ok but definitely not 5 stars hotel. There was no air conditioning in the bathroom. Also the cooler in the room did not work and room was so hot. Jacuzzi did not work properly.

6

Rocco

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very nice and helpful however the rooms with a tub are very dangerous for elderly people to get in and out of the shower also the AC wasn’t working during our stay and this was very uncomfortable

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, with standout staff and smooth check-in/out, though some guests faced rude or unresponsive interactions and mishandled requests.

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Geraldine

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Some of the staff was courteous. Hotel didn’t reserve transportation from airport on time as requested. As a result, I ended up spending about two hours waiting for the hotel to resolve the issue. Finally they got me a dingy old beat up van to pick me up from the airport, and I had to pay $70 for the ride. They argued that I didn’t reserve transportation on time, but I had provided proof of screen shots of text conversations. Secondly just as a heads up to any booking this hotel. Pay attention to the room size. The rooms sizes are smaller than anticipated. Didn’t have a microwave in my room. Refrigerator was so small couldn’t hold leftover meals.

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Raheela

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

I will say this hotel is so terrible for a trip to Turkey. The staff here is so rude and not accommodating, i don’t know if it’s because of the language barrier but they do not clearly tell you any information you should know or that would help during your stay. They never informed us that they can help us get a taxi while we had several bad experiences using the app Bitaksi. The iron in the rooms burned our shirts, the breakfast they offer is very mediocre, and when you try to inform them of any wrong doing or mishaps they will try to brush it off and talk to you like you don’t know anything. I repeat do not stay at this hotel, there’s a very nice hotel down the street Occidental that really seems to know how to treat their guest as we did visit for a Turkish Hämam as the elite prices were far too expensive for thirty minutes only. Save your time and money with these people.

2

Reyhana

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This property was truly one of the worst I’ve experienced in Istanbul even though I’ve been here several times. The staff were some of the rudest people I’ve come across and very in your face type. I went to the front desk staff to address my concerns about our room regarding the cigarette Oder the staff told me that they were sold out and couldn’t accommodate my request. I requested to speak to management and was told that the GM of the hotel was on a 10 day vacation and they did not have anyone else to have taken a leadership role. I will never visit this location ever again.

10

Maryam

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We've been coming to this hotel for 5 years, and this year was hands down the best! The customer service was top-notch. The receptionist and all the staff were amazing. Special shoutout to Hengameh for being great. We're so satisfied with the service and can't wait to come back!

10

Roy

Feb 28, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent hotel! Located 2 minutes walk from Taksim square, metro station and Istkalal street. Very good service. tasty and varied breakfast. There is a Turkish hamam in the hotel swimming pool. Amazing staff especially guzel who always made sure everything was fine. She sent a WhatsApp message before we arrived and was always available for everything.

6

Farzad

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our stay at this hotel was very disappointing. The room view was terrible, facing another building. The hotel and service were far from a five-star hotel experience. The second shift reception staff were rude and unhelpful, which ruined the stay. Hengameh at the front desk was polite and tried to help, but even with her assistance, it could not make up for the overall bad experience.

4

FLAVIA

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

O hotel é bom e bem localizado, mas o quarto e todo o andar fedia a cigarro. Equipe do hotel pouco simpática. Estava dormindo às 8h da manhã, com a placa de “Do not Disturb” na porta, e entraram no nosso quarto. Desagradável.

10

stella

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was our pleasure to meet one of the employee name Hengameh which she helped us throughout our staying made sure we enjoyed our staying.

10

Vanja

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent Staff, specially lady concierge, so helpful indeed. Good rooms, excellent position, pool and spa area, proper breakfast too.

10

Jim

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

From the moment I arrived, the service at this hotel was absolutely five-star. Every staff member I interacted with was kind, professional, and went out of their way to make sure I had a great experience. I especially want to give a huge shoutout to Aziz – your warmth and attention to detail truly stood out and made a lasting impression. You went above and beyond, and it didn’t go unnoticed. Also, a special thank you to the incredible person working in the café by the lobby. You brought such a friendly and welcoming energy every day. Whether it was a coffee, a snack, or just a kind word, you always made the experience feel personal and positive. Both of you are absolute stars, and this hotel is lucky to have you! Highly recommend staying here – I’ll definitely be coming back.

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Location

Consistently central and walkable near Taksim Square, metro, and airport buses; handy for restaurants and sights, though the immediate area can be busy and noisy.

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Mohamed Rafick

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Strategic location, friendly reception and service staff and comfortable room. all in walking distance to Metro and Tram station. Enjoyed my stay. Good Job to Elite World Hotel Taksim personnel.

10

Yonca

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast and Spa very good. Location is the best. Staff very friendly

8

Young hoon

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to Taksim plaza and good price

10

Payam

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Delicious breakfast. Everything is great

10

Imad

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

10

Daniela

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, very conveniently located and great value!

10

Mehrdad

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel in a central area, you have everything you need in a minute walk, Taksim square and all the Istiklal street 5 minutes walk, try the Turkish Hammam for sure.

10

Mohammad

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Location

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Asmaa

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a nice stay. It has a great location.

8

Zein

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Recommended for a quick stop in Istanbul with walking distance to Istiklal Street and easily accessible by taxis and uber

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised as varied and tasty, but several reviews note mediocre or repetitive options, disorganization, and items running out near closing time.

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Makam

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, rich breakfast. We had a great experience with the caring staff.

8

aline

Feb 13, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Amenities. Nice pool sauna gym breakfast buffet.

10

Fatima

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

كان الإفطار متنوعًا ولذيذًا. كان فريق العمل ودود ويقظ. فندق لطيف للغاية.

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Ray

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

The breakfast was good but it was missing lox, cream cheese, onsite she's preparing your eggs and it also lacked meats. The quality of coffee was not too good and it was self service.

10

Nazif

Feb 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. The breakfast was very nice. The person was very friendly specially the reception personal I enjoy the and next time in Istanbul I will stay in the same hotel again

10

Sara

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service and breakfast. Close to Taksim square. Clean rooms.

8

cigdem

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Otel güzeldi, temizdi. Ancak kahvaltısını hiç beğenmedim, kahvaltı alanı kişi sayısına göre çok yetersiz, garsonlar bile rahat hareket edemiyorlar, çeşitlilik ve lezzet de kötüydü. Bence kahvaltı satın almaya asla değmez.

10

Karvar

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The cleaning service was very high quality. Our room was cleaned and furniture was changed every day. The reception staff was helpful and you can get all the necessary information from them. The breakfast was very nice and varied.

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Mohammed

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel has one of the best locations and offers excellent service with the most professional and fast staff you can find in Istanbul. The overall experience was great, and the service was outstanding. My only note is about the breakfast — it was not very well organized, and not everything was available. If you go down about half an hour before closing, most of the items are already finished.

10

Christian

Feb 21, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre parfaite spacieuse avec bain à remous Très bon petit déjeuner accueil VIP Bon rapport qualité prix

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Elite World Istanbul Taksim

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Superior Room with 2 Single Beds

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Premium Oda, 1 Buyuk (Queen) Boy Yatak

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