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Taksim Prelude Hotel

3-star hotel near Taksim Square

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Executive lounge
Reception
Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Kuloglu Mah. Sadri Alisik Sk. No: 26, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34435
  • Place, Istiklal Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Taksim Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Galata Tower
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Senior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Senior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View

  • 510 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Taksim hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Taksim Square and 2 miles (3 km) of Galata Tower. Dolmabahçe Palace and Grand Bazaar are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Istiklal Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Demiroren Istiklal - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Taksim Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pera Palace Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galata Tower - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taksim Station - 7 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 13 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪NEVET - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taksim Cocorico Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Viola café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Art İstanbul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Neva Bar / Taksim - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Taksim Prelude Hotel

3-star hotel near Taksim Square
As a guest of Taksim Prelude Hotel, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 60 meters and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Taksim Prelude Hotel also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a fireplace in the lobby. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1895
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Taksim Prelude Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per night); discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 60 m
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children

Things to do

  • Library
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Taksim Prelude Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 60 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per night (328 ft away)

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; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 2022-34-1610

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Karakol
Karakol Hotel
Stories Hotel
Taksim Prelude Hotel Hotel
Stories Hotel Karakol Istanbul
Stories Karakol
Stories Karakol Istanbul
Stories Apart Karakol Hotel Istanbul
Taksim Prelude Hotel Istanbul
Taksim Prelude Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Taksim Prelude Hotel to the airport?

Taksim Prelude Hotel is 26.3 mi (63-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Taksim Prelude Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Taksim Prelude Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 60 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Taksim Prelude Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 14.3 mi (39-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Taksim Prelude Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Taksim Prelude Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night.

Does Taksim Prelude Hotel have a pool?

Taksim Prelude Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Taksim Prelude Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Taksim Prelude Hotel to downtown Istanbul?

Taksim Prelude Hotel is 1.7 mi away from Istanbul.

Taksim Prelude Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 201 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, good service

Great location, close to everything we needed. Staff were always available and very helpful. We had to ask a couple of times for a kettle and a hairdryer, but eventually we got them and everything else was provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohannad, Folsom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

It’s near the taksim square so many things to do around and not bad for the price. Overall ok stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

icen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRENO

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

Uma ótima opção de custo-benefício

O hotel nos atendeu perfeitamente bem, principalmente em termos de localização, ficando próximo da Praça Taksim e numa região central de Beyoglu, ficando fácil de caminhar para bares e restaurantes na região, assim como outros bairros como Galata e Karakoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asif

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samira

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

Best service, best location 10/10

The hotel was up to my expectation in terms of the location, comfort , safety and being taken care of by the amazing customer service staff Mr. Valat and Mr shafaq are the best. They go above and beyound to assisst the customers.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

ghada

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very small rooms, old and not well maintained and very noisy but has a perfect location and helpful staff at least one of them.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ümmühan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Buen Hotel pero le falta mantenimiento

El Hotel esta bien ubicado, tiene todo lo necesario, la gente muy amable, pero pienso que lo han descuidado de mantenimiento y necesitan mejorar el tema de la limpieza.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Givi, Tbilisi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty room and towels they did not clean my room for 2 days
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location for a short trip. Super helpful staff and clean and tidy rooms. Recommended
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall very well. Very nice staff. A little noisy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tamourtebir

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Omeed

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service

Not friendly staff

We checked out and my friend asked if she could use the bathroom and they said since you checked out you cannot. Using bathroom was right after checkout was over.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mayur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Colorado Springs

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful front desk service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kalifa

2/10 Terrible

Faisal Amur Said

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-Nothing was good about it. - The staff were rude.. except one - no cleaning services - Bed was very dirty and make noise all the time.. we asked for Solving the problem but they didn't do anything. - The area is very noisy until 4 o'clock in the mornings.. the windows of course are not soundproof - The area is very crowded and the driving option is unlikely - the staff are limited and most of the hospitality services are not provided - It is not preferable place for families - I don't recommend this place at all for anyone - مكان سيء للغايه ولا يعكس التعليقات التي قرئتها عنه سابقا - لا يوجد اي معايير للناظفه ابدا - طاقم غير متعاون ولا يقدم خدمات الاساسيه للعملاء - الاسره قذره والملايات ممزقه وعلاوه على ذلك السرير قديم ويصدر اصوات وعند طلب حل المشكله لا يقوم القائمون على الفندق بأي مبادره - المكان مزعج ويوجد مراقص قربه والازعاج وصوت الاغاني الى الفجر مع العلم لا يوجد نوافذ عازله للصوت في المجمل المنطقه مكتضه وخيار قياده السياره صعب جدا - لا يصلح ابدا للعوائل ولا انصح به لاي احد اذا اراد الراحه - خدمه الواي فاي سيئه للغايه ولا تغطي جميع الغرف
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Hesham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Lejla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feras the front office manager who was trying his best to provide all helps related to our stay or in general . Good hotel, will decorated, even if the area is not that perfect but so close to Istiklal well known street . Thanks a lot .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019