Occidental Taksim

Family-friendly stay near Grand Bazaar

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Exterior
Suite Deluxe | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Spa

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Topçu Caddesi No:19, Taksim, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34037
  • Taksim Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Dolmabahçe Palace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Galata Tower
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior DBL with Terrace

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Presidential Suite

  • 1938 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite Deluxe

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite with Terrace

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Superior

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Terrace

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • 1938 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Taksim stay.Your stay at this Taksim hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Dolmabahçe Palace and Galata Tower. Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Taksim Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dolmabahçe Palace - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Galata Tower - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station - 2 min drive
  • Taksim Station - 5 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tebek Korean Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Douwe Egberts Café / Avantgarde Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe La Dolce - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Boss Fish and Kebob - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Restaurant Fish and Kebap House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Occidental Taksim

Family-friendly stay near Grand Bazaar
Occidental Taksim offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. A children's pool, a sauna, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Occidental Taksim. An area shuttle within 53 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Beaux Arts Istanbul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 149 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1999
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Occidental Taksim offers 149 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

Arabic, English, Farsi, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 53 km
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: TRY 470 to 500 for adults and TRY 235 to 250 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (78 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (30 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (30 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways (44 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (45 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height bed (26 inches high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (31 inches high)
  • Low-height desk (31 inches high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Roll-in shower (85 inches wide)
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Occidental Taksim

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 1350.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 470 to 500 for adults, and TRY 235 to 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 4500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 1350.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 9038

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Larespark
Larespark Hotel
Larespark Hotel Taksim
Larespark Taksim
LaresPark Hotel Taksim
Occidental Taksim Hotel
Occidental Taksim Istanbul
Occidental Taksim Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Occidental Taksim to the airport?

Occidental Taksim is 29.1 mi (70-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Occidental Taksim?

As of Aug 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Occidental Taksim on Aug 30, 2025 start from $123.55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Occidental Taksim have an airport shuttle?

Occidental Taksim offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of TRY 4500 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Occidental Taksim to the beach?

This hotel is 14 mi (32-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Occidental Taksim offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Occidental Taksim, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between TRY 470 and 500 for adults, TRY 235 and 250 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Occidental Taksim?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Occidental Taksim?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Occidental Taksim?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Occidental Taksim have a pool?

Occidental Taksim features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Occidental Taksim have a restaurant?

Occidental Taksim is home to Portofino Restaurant, which features Mediterranean cuisine.

Does Occidental Taksim have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, facials, and aromatherapy.

How close is Occidental Taksim to downtown Istanbul?

Occidental Taksim is 2.1 mi away from Istanbul.

Occidental Taksim Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 469 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a 4 star

This hotel is definitely not 4 star. The room was dated, the bathroom door was rotted from water damage, they didn’t refill the body wash in the shower for our entire stay. The local area is so noisy at night with street vendors setting up to sell bootleg items at 11pm. My next visit to Istanbul will be at a different hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Azizullah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They upgraded us to a 5 star hotel for one night as there was a fire alarm issue at the hotel. They also gave us free dinner and free breakfast every morning. Staff on the front desk were very helpful getting us cheaper cab ride to helping us navigate Istanbul. Rooms were decent size, very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bukhari Amro

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ALEXEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nader

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very well managed hotel, great service and polite staff. Please check your internet connection on this property, as it was not very stable in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Usama

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SLIM BECHA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ulla Dorthe

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Good location, very noisy

Location close to Taksim square and surrounding area with almost 24/7 shopping and easy access to transport excellent. Rooms somewhat “worn”, but clean and bed comfortable. Had “superior room” with balcony (806). Balcony spacy and sunny in afternoon. Nice big fridge. VERY noisy from neighbor rooms, walls are paperthin and even low voices can be heard easily. In next door room had family with screaming kids (and parents) past midnight, and hotel apparently couldn’t move us to other room with balcony, were very reluctant to ask for them to try to lower the noise level and didn’t offer any consolation (we didn’t ask). Maybe noise problem only on 8. balcony floor which seems to have different layout than other lower floors. Pool small but clean, same goes for spa/sauna area. Staff ok friendly but as mentioned could/would not fix biggest issue. Breakfast was poor but of course convenient to have in house. Considering overall price level in Istanbul could probably have found cheaper with same amenities, but location was good and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dariush

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Location, Nice Staff

One night for business and seeing friends. Great location. Good choice. Lobby is 3*, rooms are 3.5*. Not luxurious but clean enough and easy to get in and out. Great if you like crowds and Istikal St. Next time Nisintasi
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Occidental is an amazing hotel and will be my number one hotel of choice on future visits to Istanbul. I was greeted warmly at reception and offered refreshments on arrival. I was then upgraded to a wrap around balcony suite. The suite was very large and was spotlessly clean. There was a gift of complimentary chocolates. There was a slight issue with the tv not working and someone arrived within a few minutes to rectify it. I was impressed. There is an amazing pool and jacuzzi. There are massages available at very reasonable prices. Breakfast was absolutely amazing, freshly baked breads replenished every 10 minutes, ginger shots, a variety of egg dishes, omelettes cooked to order, hot and cold buffet, churros and more. Delicious! It was my birthday during my stay and even though I did not mention this, the staff surprised me with a birthday cake and card delivered to my room. One of the staff also gave me chocolates. At checkout I was also given a token gift. All the staff went above and beyond to make my stay in Istanbul special, were super friendly and professional. A wonderful hotel in the heart of Taksim.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, a little dated decor but otherwise very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the location. But their prices aren’t worth the hotel stay. They try to take advantage of their pricing. As far as allowing a guest to your room etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohammed hussein wafic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Udey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedram

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast experience was terrific, with quality food and a nice sitting area. Our room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Husam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Davar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom and room need an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reza, Coquitlam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good price, good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024