TAKSIM LARISSA RESIDENCE in Istanbul
✅ Multiple guests praised the hotel's cleanliness and very good service, with one review rating Wi-Fi as excellent. ✅ The location near Taksim Square and Istiklal Street was highlighted as convenient for sightseeing and dining. ✅ Several reviewers noted the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff, with one guest mentioning warm hospitality including a hot herbal tea served when unwell. ✅ Rooms with balconies offered good views of Istanbul, including sunset vistas on higher floors. ✅ The availability of air conditioning and some rooms equipped with jacuzzis were positively mentioned. ❌ One reviewer reported the room was extremely small with a very low ceiling, describing it as uncomfortable and poorly cleaned during the stay. ❌ Another guest criticized the room's window view being blocked by a nearby building and noted unpleasant odors and poorly maintained fixtures like a flimsy hot tub edge. ❌ A few reviews questioned the accuracy of photos in relation to the actual room conditions, mentioning cramped and depressing interiors. ❌ One negative comment suggested avoiding low floor rooms due to lack of balcony views.
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Description
TAKSIM LARISSA RESIDENCE is a small 3-star hotel located in Istanbul's Beyoglu district, offering 12 rooms in a single building. The hotel provides air-conditioned accommodations with a range of room types including Deluxe Studio with City View, Family One-Bedroom Apartment, and Deluxe Room with Jacuzzi. Guests can expect free Wi-Fi and a reception desk available for assistance. Although breakfast is not provided, the hotel is close to cafes and restaurants. Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:30. The hotel received an overall rating of 8.9/10, with high marks for cleanliness, amenities, location, and service. The rooms vary in size and style; some feature balconies or jacuzzis, and one review notes a spacious room for two. The hotel caters mainly to adult guests, with a minimum check-in age of 18. Pets and service animals are not allowed.
Location
TAKSIM LARISSA RESIDENCE is situated 420 meters from Taksim metro station and just 430 meters from Istiklal Avenue, a major pedestrian street. The hotel is about 1.4 km from the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and 1.7 km from the Galata Tower, providing easy access to key cultural sites. Guests will find the Galata Bridge 2.4 km away. The closest airport is Istanbul Ataturk Airport, approximately 15 km from the hotel. Nearby attractions include ARTER contemporary art museum (313 meters) and the Republic Monument in Taksim Square (368 meters). Several dining options are within 300 meters, including a restaurant 143 meters away and the Nippon Hotel café 284 meters from the property.
Tips
- Aim for a room on a higher floor to enjoy balcony views of Istanbul, especially for sunsets.
- Consider bringing your own breakfast or plan to visit nearby cafes, as the hotel does not provide breakfast.
- If traveling with children, confirm with the hotel about fees and crib policies, as extra beds cannot be added.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. 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, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
- Breakfast: Breakfast not provided
- 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: JSB, MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress, DinersClub
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Shuttle service
- Taxi booking service
- Restaurant
- Lockers available
- Concierge service
- VIP check-in service
- Express check-in and check-out
- Safe at front desk
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up call
- English
- Turkish
- Persian
- Arabic
- Convenience store/kiosk
- Smoking area
- Garden
- Elevator
- Ventilation system
- Handrails on stairs
- Visual alarm devices in hallways
- Accessible rooms available
- Intruder alarm
- Smoke detector
- CCTV in public areas
- First aid room
- First aid kit
- Fire alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Security personnel
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 9730 m. It takes 146 minutes To the beach!
The distance to the sea is 1090 meters
Hotel view
Video: Taksim Larissa hotel suites | İstanbul, Turkey | Hotel Review 🛏️
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Reviews
The hotel initially attracted me with a low price and good ratings, but the reality was completely different. The room was extremely small — honestly more like a “bird room” than a proper hotel room. The ceiling was also very low, making it uncomfortable to even stand straight.
Another major issue was housekeeping. During my entire stay, no one came to clean the room, which is unacceptable for a hotel.
Overall, this was a very poor experience and did not match the expectations set by the rating and photos. I would strongly recommend that new travelers avoid this hotel and consider better options in the area.
Highly not recommended.
Even though the room has a window, the building is so close that all you can see is a tall, gloomy structure. It's a little building with really depressing rooms. In comparison to what is depicted in the photographs, the sink was horrendous compared to what is shown on the pictures. Edge of the hot tub was flimsy and some part shows odd replacement of odd woods which was really tacky.
The toilet would give a sense of horrible sewage smell through out the day.
The staff were extremely kind, helpful, and professional. Even when my travel plans changed and I had to cancel my reservation, they were very understanding and handled everything politely, and I even received a refund without any issues.
Overall, a great experience. Highly recommended for anyone staying near Taksim.
The location is perfect, right in the heart of Taksim — close to restaurants, cafés, and all main attractions.
The staff were extremely friendly, professional, and always helpful.
Everything was super clean, and the rooms were comfortable and well-organized.
Highly recommended for anyone visiting Istanbul 🇹🇷
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الموقع خرافي، في قلب تقسيم وقريب من كل شي — المطاعم، الكافيهات، وشارع الاستقلال.
تعامل الموظفين راقـي جدًا، مبتسمين ومتعاونين على طول.
النظافة ممتازة والغرف مريحة ومرتبة.
أنصح فيه وبقوّة لكل اللي ناوين يزورون إسطنبول! 🇹🇷✨
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Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
I stayed at Nippon Hotel during the end of the year and New Year period. The hotel was fully booked, including many families, yet the overall experience was very good.
The service was excellent, the room was clean, spacious, and comfortable, and it fully matched my expectations. Housekeeping and staff support were professional and responsive.
Breakfast offered a good variety of options, and if something was not available, the staff were willing to accommodate special requests, which was appreciated.
The location of the hotel is also very convenient, with easy access to exchange offices, supermarkets, restaurants, and shisha cafés. Overall, it was a pleasant and comfortable stay.
I wish the hotel continued success.
I have stayed at three other hotels in Turkey during this trip, and all of them were good. Only Nippon Hotel made my holiday incomplete. I really regret choosing Nippon Hotel; if I had read other guests’ reviews on Google more carefully, I would not have made this booking.
The breakfast was fair, with a reasonable selection. One of the strongest aspects of the stay was the team at the reception; they were always attentive, responding to guest requests promptly and professionally.
Overall, a comfortable stay with great service and good hospitality. I would happily consider returning.
Thanks to Nancy from the reception she is so helpful and collaborative! Without her the issue was not solved.
I just arrived today at 2 PM, and the room was extremely hot. I asked the reception to check the air conditioning, and they told me it was fixed. I trusted them and went out for the day. When I came back around 10 PM, the room was even hotter!
I called the reception again (different shift this time), and the person told me there’s no cold air, only heating, because the entire building uses central AC. Seriously? Every guest has to accept the same temperature? What if someone wants a cooler room? This makes absolutely no sense.
I told him that if they cannot provide cold air, then please refund my money so I can move to another hotel. He told me to contact Booking.com. I did, and Booking informed me that the hotel just needs to send a confirmation email to approve a refund. However, the reception refused, saying that only the reservation team can do that — and they don’t work on weekends! So now I have to wait until Monday, meaning I’m forced to spend two nights in a room at 29°C!
This is completely unacceptable. Poor management, poor communication, and zero care for guests’ comfort. I am stuck here suffering because of their unprofessional system.
Avoid this hotel unless you enjoy sleeping in a sauna!
Frequently asked questions about TAKSIM LARISSA RESIDENCE
What types of rooms are available at TAKSIM LARISSA RESIDENCE?
Room types include Deluxe Studio With City View, Deluxe Quadruple Room, Deluxe Studio Suite With Balcony, Family One-Bedroom Apartment, Deluxe Room With Jacuzzi, Studio Room With Jacuzzi, Deluxe Studio, Deluxe Suite With City View, Economy Twin Room, Economy Room, Design Studio, and Luxury Room.
Is breakfast included in the stay?
Breakfast is not provided at TAKSIM LARISSA RESIDENCE.
How far is the hotel from major Istanbul attractions?
The hotel is 430 meters from Istiklal Avenue, 1.4 km from the Museum of Modern Art, 1.7 km from Galata Tower, and 2.4 km from Galata Bridge.
Are pets allowed at this hotel?
Pets and service animals are not allowed at TAKSIM LARISSA RESIDENCE.
What is the check-in and check-out time?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:30.
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