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The Gift Hotel

3-star hotel near Galata Tower

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Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View | Room amenity
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Family Room, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Yolcuzade Iskender Cd. 22, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421
  • Place, Golden Horn
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Istiklal Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galata Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (SAW-Sabiha Gokcen Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony view

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Sea Or City View Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Sea Or City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Budget Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Istanbul City Center hotel, you'll find Galata Tower and Bosphorus. Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Golden Horn - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pera Palace Hotel - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galata Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bosphorus - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 2 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 11 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dar'inn Restaurant Meze&Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vavelya Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nehir Nargile Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dönerci Engin'in Yeri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nan Şişhane - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Gift Hotel

3-star hotel near Galata Tower
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly The Gift Hotel also features a porter and an elevator.

This 3-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Gift Hotel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 8 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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 The Gift Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 8 per day(230 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 25654

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

The Gift Hotel Hotel
The Gift Hotel Istanbul
The Gift Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Gift Hotel to the airport?

The Gift Hotel is 38.1 mi (57-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Gift Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Gift Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 55 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Gift Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 13 mi (28-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does The Gift Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Gift Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Gift Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Gift Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Gift Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Gift Hotel have a pool?

The Gift Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Gift Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Gift Hotel to downtown Istanbul?

The Gift Hotel is 1 mi away from Istanbul.

The Gift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sirui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great view of Istanbul old city from breakfast terrace. The rooms have very good sound proofing despite facing busy street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elsa, Poughkeepsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atousa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evgeniia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hakan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extrem nettes Personal. Standort ist atemberaubend und sehr nah am Galataturm. die Bahnhaltestelle ist sehr nah und somit von überall sehr gut erreichbar. Frühstück und Aussicht am Morgen wunderbar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right away, we were treated with respect and kindness, and given a glass of water after the long and hot journey from the airport. We stayed in a beautiful room with a lovely view of the water. The breakfast was delicious. We would gladly return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ayad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very friendly staff excellent breakfast best location for public transportation
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Server

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious and nice however it was first floor and it was next to the road. Therefore you could hear all the noise from outside. But the room itself was nice and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Well placed close-by Galata and not far from the Sultan palace and all the ferry boats. The room was comfortable clean and well equiped. The hotel itself is small but nice and well maintained. Breakfast is ok, it maybe be better with little but is fair and the terrace where it is served is really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , exceptional service, breakfast was great looking across the golden horn. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing experience! Boutique Hotel steps from Galata Tower, central to everything. I’ll try to be detailed but brief. And for reference when deciding if you would pick this place, I will give you a reference point. Mentally Im Ritz Carlton (lol), financially Hilton Garden Inn (ok, moving on) So overall, yes, we enjoyed our stay and would stay again. (and yes- this was our first time to Istanbul) Gift Hotel Centrally located-Euro side Staff: Outstanding, friendly, helpful (small treats everyday at checkin) Breakfast daily 8-10am: Delish + sufficient. We felt full everyday. Fresh everything! Room: tidy, clean, plenty of room for us two Bed comfort: ok, a bed topper would help Pillows: clean, comfortable (I need a good pillow) Bathroom: not huge-but shower was a nice size, water pressure-amazing, got hot fast, clean and cute. No bad water smells and wasnt afraid to brush my teeth with it. Towels: Big, clean, a little worn, non issue. Wifi: good+pretty fast Wet bar with cokes, water bottles, coffee + quality teas. Quiet streets, AC cold at 23°c with the fan on max, then would raise to 24 for comfort. They handled our private airport transfers for 90euro (total) roundtrip Metro 5 min walk (but we always walked 10 min to Karakoy by the water to get to Asian side), Galata Tower few minute walk (5min). We really didnt need a GPS bc the tower is your landmark, once you orient yourself its super easy to get around. I definately reccommend the Gift Hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vusisizwe

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

Location is key

An excellent location with most sites within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Imad

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a hotel, just a bed and miserable breakfast. Don’t believe reviews saying breakfast was good etc… your breakfast at home is much better
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful boutique hotel nestled right on the edge of Beyoglu. Everyone on staff present was respectful and polite. The property was well maintained and incredibly charming. One thing to keep in mind is they tend not to answer the phone, so if you book through Expedia the airport transfer may be difficult to schedule preemptively.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

NICOLE

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is very small and old. The first room that we settled wasn’t good at all. It was small, dark, humid, no air, no window and overpriced. The location was right on the street and taxi couldn’t park there because there wasn’t any parking spot. The walking path around the hotel was terrible. It had broken stones and unsafe. The staff was nice. The breakfast didn’t have much choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent warm hospitality. The rooms are compact but modern and chic. My only complaint was the sound isolation between rooms and corridors. Breakfast is very good overlooking a seeworthy view across the golden horn. Hotel is located on a slightly steep road in case you walk there with luggage otherwise the metro is quite close.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed for 15 days (September 2024) at this hotel and we liked it a lot. I selected a room with bay window for an additional fee and was very happy. T tis hotel is conveniently located within 10 minutes walk of the famous Istiklal Caddesi (Independence street) where lots of good shops are located. The area is safe even late at night. The staff was friendly and helpful. The manager Gokhan Ozcetinkaya greeted us on arrival as we got out of the car. I also met the owner of the hotel and had a nice chat with him. The building has been fully renovated a year and a half ago, and is earthquake proof and offers all amenities. The shower is amazing. The breakfast is served daily from 8:30 am to 11 am and I found it to be healthy and delicious. It is served on the 6th floor which has a very nice view of Halic. I recommend this hotel to any traveler to Istanbul who does not want to spend a lot of money but who wants quality and convenience, especially for first time travelers.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was an amazing find and would definitely stay again! It’s in a convenient area for shopping, tourist attractions, ferries/metro, and walking around to explore. It’s on a main road but the room was so quiet and had a great view of the water. The staff were so sweet and helpful, offered to call us taxis whenever they saw us heading out for the day, helped us find the nearest metro and gave suggestions of things to do. Also helped us send out our laundry as we’d been traveling for awhile and it was very affordable. Big breakfast spread in a rooftop cafe with beautiful views. The room was super clean, quiet, and very comfortable. Also the hotel is just beautiful design-wise; tons of cool art on the walls and tasteful decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024