Taksim Galatist Hotel in Istanbul
✅ Staff are described as very friendly, communicative, and helpful by multiple guests. ✅ Rooms are cleaned daily with toiletries replenished regularly. ✅ Location close to public transportation, shops, and restaurants is consistently praised. ✅ Guests highlight free Wi-Fi, comfortable beds, and availability of tea and coffee 24 hours. ✅ Breakfast is generally noted as good with a variety of options and friendliness from breakfast staff. ❌ Several guests mention noise disturbances from nearby nightclubs and pubs, especially late at night. ❌ Some rooms have issues with cleanliness under furniture and dust accumulation as reported by one guest. ❌ The elevator is described as narrow and small, which may be inconvenient. ❌ One review reports poor early check-in experience and unclean room conditions contrasting with photos. ❌ There are complaints about the hotel management's refund policies and customer service in some cases.
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Description
Taksim Galatist Hotel is a small hotel in Istanbul featuring 19 rooms across several types including Deluxe Triple, Deluxe Double, Family, and Deluxe Family rooms. The hotel building is renovated but older, offering ergonomic rooms with daily cleaning services where toiletries like shampoo are replenished. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and a restaurant on site. The hotel provides practical conveniences such as laundry and dry cleaning services for a fee, currency exchange, and free parking. While it welcomes families, pets are not allowed. Payment by credit card is possible but not always guaranteed, so cash is recommended. The staff are frequently praised for being friendly and helpful, though some guests have noted noise from surrounding nightlife and occasional maintenance issues.
Location
Located in Istanbul, the hotel is 41 km from Istanbul Airport and 15 km from Ataturk Airport. It stands just 330 meters from Taksim metro station and only 170 meters from Istiklal Avenue, a major pedestrian street. Nearby landmarks include the Museum of Modern Art at 900 meters, Galata Tower 1.3 km away, and Dolmabahce Palace at 1.4 km. The hotel is about 750 meters from the sea. Nearby dining options within 300 meters include the Nature & Peace restaurant and two cafes rated around 7/10. The hotel’s central location allows easy access to public transit and the vibrant local area.
Tips
- Bring cash to pay at the hotel because card payment might not always be accepted.
- Expect some noise from nearby nightlife venues, especially on weekends, so request a room away from the street if sensitive.
- Use the Taksim metro station nearby for quick and easy access to the city center and other attractions.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
- Breakfast: Continental Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, AmericanExpress, UnionPay, MasterCard, DinersClub, JSB
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:30.
Services and facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoking areas
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Security guard
- Ticket assistance
- Express check-in/check-out
- Family room
- Accessibility features
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- Russian
- English
- Arabic
- Turkish
- Tour assistance
- Parking
- Free parking nearby
- Doctor
- First Aid Kit
- Pets Not Allowed
The distance to the sea is 750 meters
Hotel view
Video: Taksim Galatist Hotel, İstanbul, Turkey | Geeta Travel Gallery
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Reviews
receition are very friendly and helpful, farhat is a great an he help us in a lot of informationa and the morning man (i don't remember his name) but he is very helpfull
breakfast was very nice with good vretiy, chay and coffee is available 24hrs
rooms are clean and they clean it on daily basis and refell the shampoo and all stuff you need.
This can't be called a hotel. We had to live a nightmare for 5 nights only because our money was non refundable
We arrived at the hotel 6 am. The sleeping guy at the front desk didn't want us in and was the rudest ever. He asked for the reservation which I showed him and he said check in is at 2pm and the hotel is full. I told him I emailed you and you said you will do your best to check us in early. Then I asked if we could stay at the reception which is 3 tables with their chairs and two armchairs. 5 minutes later I think because he wanted to continue sleeping he said I will check you in but you can't have breakfast we said sure. N.B breakfast is served in this so called reception which is the mini entrance of this so called hotel.
Room was horrible nothing compared to the pictures but we were tired and happy to be checked in early.
Under the bed was full of dust not cleaned for long months. Put the luggage on the wardrobe because you can hardly move in this small room became all full of dust. The freezer was full of ice to put a bottle. Air conditioner smelled bad when I looked at the filters they were covered in dust and I had to wash them. The room looked at dirty stairs and this was the view of the room. We had to keep the curtains closed because the view was so scary especially that the hotel was in a street full of pubs which are so loud at the weekend and sure not safe to walk alone
They didn't clean the room and when we asked they only put a towel for each of us and not even cleaned the bathroom
This was really my worst stay ever in a hotel. Not recommended at all
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Frequently asked questions about Taksim Galatist Hotel
What types of rooms are available at Taksim Galatist Hotel?
The hotel offers Deluxe Triple rooms, Deluxe Double rooms, Family rooms, and Deluxe Family rooms.
Is breakfast included and what is it like?
Breakfast is continental and is not included in the room price; it must be paid separately at the property. Reviews mention it as good with a good variety.
Can I pay by credit card at this hotel?
Payment by credit card is accepted but may not always be available, so guests are advised to bring cash.
Are pets allowed at this hotel?
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Taksim Galatist Hotel.
How close is Taksim Galatist Hotel to public transportation?
The hotel is 330 meters from Taksim metro station, making it convenient for reaching other parts of Istanbul.








































































