Hotels near Cihangir Square, Istanbul

"My fifth stay at this beautiful hotel, and I can honestly say that I never think of staying anywhere else whenever I visit Istanbul. It has truly become my home away from home. From the moment I arrive, I am always welcomed with the same exceptional warmth, genuine hospitality, and attention to detail. This time, I was especially touched to find such a thoughtful gesture of hospitality waiting for me in my room before my arrival. It was such a beautiful surprise and made me feel truly valued and appreciated. The location is simply unbeatable just steps away from Galataport and perfectly situated close to Istanbul’s most beautiful attractions, restaurants, cafés, and all the services you may need. What truly makes this hotel special, however, is the people. The service is exceptional, the reception team is incredibly welcoming, the hotel is spotless, and every member of the team goes above and beyond to offer help with genuine kindness and care. My heartfelt thanks to the hotel management and to every single member of the team, without exception. And a very special thank you to Ayaa for her kindness, warmth, and wonderful hospitality. Your efforts and attention to detail truly make a difference, and they never go unnoticed. Thank you for always making me feel at home and for creating such a warm and memorable experience every time I stay. I am already looking forward to my next visit. You have a truly wonderful team, and you all deserve the very best. ❤️"

"This hotel is absolutely fantastic! First off, the location is superb – super close to the tram, bus, metro, and even the ferry terminal to cross over to the Asian side. Incredibly convenient! Also, Sam was incredibly welcoming and hospitable, and the rest of the hotel staff were very friendly too! The front desk guy on our second morning even recommended a great breakfast spot to us!"

"The location is fantastic, right by the Bosphorus strait port, so you can easily take a boat to the Asian side. However, all the best attractions are on the European side. The hotel's breakfast restaurant offers amazing views of the strait and stunning sunrises, which was a really comfortable experience. The downsides are that the hallways are very dim and the soundproofing isn't great."

"The hotel left me with mixed feelings. On its own, it's genuinely good: spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, daily housekeeping, no issues with shower water, and stable Wi-Fi throughout the property. The staff is very polite and responsive, and there are Russian-speaking employees. When we asked to change rooms, it was done quickly and without any hassle. However, there's one huge drawback that ruined the entire stay. For the first three nights, we stayed in room 1001 on the first floor. Directly beneath the windows is the 'Gagarin' bar, where music and noise continue practically until five in the morning. It was impossible to sleep, even with earplugs. Furthermore, due to its proximity to the reception, everything happening in the corridor was perfectly audible. In the room itself, the toilet was also slightly leaking. After moving to a different building, it became noticeably quieter, but complete silence was still elusive. For those who come for an active vacation and just want a good night's sleep in the evening, this could be a serious problem. The breakfasts are quite decent, but without much variety – a solid 4 out of 5 in my opinion. Overall, I'd rate the hotel a 4 out of 5. It has an excellent location, good rooms, and wonderful staff. But I personally won't return for one reason only: I couldn't get a decent night's sleep here. It's a real shame, because in all other respects, the hotel truly deserves a high rating. The photos only show the bed from the first room, it's definitely half a meter high, very tall and comfortable 😅 and everything else is from the other building, right next to the descent to the dining hall, where all the cooking was perfectly audible from around 6 AM :("

"I rarely write reviews, but the gap between expectation and reality here was just too wide. We were assigned a room on the first floor overlooking a construction site or a work yard, where staff were fixing things, making it impossible to open the window. But the worst part was the complete lack of soundproofing in the room! We could hear the service staff talking in the hallway and our neighbors checking out and closing their doors. The bathroom door was also just for show; you could hear every movement. And considering the toilet broke on the second day and started leaking water, we slept to the sound of running water. Neither the toilet lid, nor two towels placed on it, nor even a closed door helped to muffle the sound. The BIGGEST disappointment was that the hotel advertises breakfast on the terrace, but in reality, when we went to get our plates to go out to the open summer terrace, the staff told us we couldn't have breakfast there and they don't serve it there. When I asked 'why?', the manager replied that 'everyone would want to go there then.' I said, 'Great, it has a beautiful view!' to which I was told, 'It's against the rules, we don't serve there.' At the reception, they just shrugged, as if to say 'we don't know anything, take it up with the restaurant manager.' Overall, I do not recommend this hotel. The only pleasant things about it are its view and location."

"I was worried the hotel wouldn't be great after reading some negative reviews, but it actually turned out fine! My friends and I stayed for 5 days, and here's what we liked: First, the location. We hadn't been to Istanbul before and accidentally picked this area, and it turned out to be super easy to get to all the main sights, plus there's a metro nearby. Very convenient. We also enjoyed the breakfasts; I thought there was a good variety, although there weren't many protein options (just eggs). The coffee was delicious though! The rooms are clean, and everything gets tidied up. Everyone was very sweet and pleasant. We asked for a packed lunch for our journey since we were leaving early and would miss breakfast, and they gave us sandwiches. Turns out there was a spa too, but we didn't get a chance to enjoy it. The only thing I didn't like was that there wasn't much light in the room, otherwise, everything was super."

"This was my second time staying at this hotel, once on the 1st floor and now on the 5th. The family room is great; it has one entrance but leads to two separate rooms, one with a king bed and one with twin beds, which gives us some much-needed private space with the kids. The rooms are also very spacious. However, since it's located in the bustling city center with a vibrant nightlife and lots of shopping, if you prefer quiet, I'd recommend bringing earplugs. The breakfast on the rooftop terrace is lovely! P.S. I've included a photo of a seagull I snapped at breakfast on the day we checked out."

"My favorite hotel in Istanbul, I stay there more than 10 times and every time I will visit Istanbul I will book the same hotel. Very nice stuff, location amazing in the middle of taxim street. Clean breakfast is nice All is ok"

"I chose this hotel for its excellent location, being close to Taksim Square and just off Istiklal Avenue. The room was much cleaner than I expected, and it was great that there was still plenty of space even after opening two suitcases. The shower pressure and temperature were perfect, allowing me to warm up and sleep soundly even during a very cold, rainy winter in Istanbul. The complimentary coffee and chai available in the ground floor cafe were also a huge plus. I'm 99.9% satisfied! My only minor complaint is that the elevator doesn't stop exactly on the floor, so you have to use the stairs for a short bit. However, this wasn't a significant issue."

"We booked a deluxe room with a balcony and everything was absolutely perfect. We were given a room on the fifth floor with a view of Taksim Square and the mosque. The room was cozy and clean, the bathroom was spotless, and the interior was beautiful with plenty of mirrors, all conveniently arranged. Breakfast is served in the adjacent building on the 4th floor. The breakfast area has amazing veranda seating with views of the Catholic cathedral and the mosque in Taksim Square – it’s truly incredible and very atmospheric. The hotel staff are all very pleasant. The friendly male manager in the breakfast area will look after you and chat kindly about various things. Overall, in our case, it's definitely recommended; I can happily recommend this hotel and this room."