The hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Area | Price level | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pera Palace Hotel | Pera, Beyoğlu | €€€ | Historic hotel, see our page |
| The Marmara Taksim | Taksim Square | €€€ | Beside the M2 metro and İstiklal Avenue |
| Radisson Blu Pera | Pera, Tepebaşı | €€ | Chain hotel, near Pera Square |
| Cihangir Hotel Bosphorus | Cihangir | € | One aggregator listed it at about $69 to $79 a night, date unknown |
Which area for whom?
Transport and nightlife. Taksim Square, with the M2 metro. Historic charm. Pera and Tünel: see the Pera Palace and Beyoğlu and Taksim. Calm and cafés. Cihangir, a few minutes on foot from Taksim.
Transport, noise, safety
The M2 metro serves Taksim, the F1 funicular links Taksim to Kabataş (T1 tram), and the Tünel funicular goes down to Karaköy. The streets near İstiklal are noisy at night: ask for a high floor or a courtyard room. The avenue is very busy; watch your bags and phones.
Which hotel to choose?
- Small budget: a Cihangir hotel such as the Cihangir Hotel Bosphorus.
- Comfort and location: the Radisson Blu Pera.
- In the heart of Taksim: The Marmara Taksim.
- A legendary stay: the Pera Palace.
Frequently asked questions
Is Taksim a good area to stay? Yes for transport and going out; less so for calm.
How much does a hotel cost? We give price levels rather than rates.
Taksim or Sultanahmet? Taksim for modern life, Sultanahmet for monuments: see the best hotels in Sultanahmet.
Going further
See where to stay in Istanbul, where to eat near Taksim and the best hotels by budget.
