This public square is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Taksim. But Taksim Square isn't the only highlight in the area. Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace are some other interesting sights close by.
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Richmond Istanbul
Taksim
Price was $1,015, price is now $425 per person
$425
per person
Dec 25 - Dec 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)
17.6/10 Exceptional! (962 reviews)
The room was clean and very comfortable. The breakfast was substantial and had lots of variety. The staff were pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
Sultanahmet
Price was $1,866, price is now $574 per person
$574
per person
Dec 31 - Jan 4
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)
19.2/10 Exceptional! (605 reviews)
Hotel was clean, was in a wonderful location, and the staff was helpful (although English challenged). Hotel was quiet and very clean. Surrounded by wonderful restaurants.
Breakfast was extensive and although not to OUR tastes was well liked by all other guests.
Had a heating problem with our room which was fixed by the next night. Would certainly stay again.
Suggestion: Do NOT book the night dinner cruise on the Bospherous. Bad food but good entertainment. Expensive. Take a day cruise instead.
We booked an official Turkish guide through the hotel and were very satisfied with him and official Turkish guides are highly regulated and VERY knowledgable.
In all of our travels on the Med. we liked Istanbul the best over Rome, Barcelona, Lisbon (although all of those are world class cities).
NOTE: Change money in Turkey. Evidently everybody does and the exchange rates are MUCH better than we got with our bank and there appear to be currency exchange kiosks with 4 on every block. Almost everybody LOVES dollars or Euros but carefully note the exchange rate that merchants are giving. Turkey appears to be a bargaining culture and tips are appreciated although not expected.
We found Turkish merchants to be persistent but NOT objectionable. Turkey is NOT a touching culture.
Arrange airport pickup through the hotel. The "new" Istanbul airport is large and modern with a LOT of walking and poor English signage. Note that Turkey is not an EU country with significant passport procedure
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Gleam Collection Hotel
Şişli
Price was $1,126, price is now $460 per person
$460
per person
Jan 5 - Jan 12
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)
18/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Staff was wonderful, one of the best stays ever, I would definitely recommend again and will be back in the future
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
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Reviews of Taksim Square
4.3
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Melissa
Fun to see people from all over the world getting along. Cute animals, too!
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Not too much to see, a little overrated and too touristy for my taste.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Amazing for people watching and shopping down side streets.
4/5 - Good
SalemKallel
Food is excellent in Istanbul. Stay away from hotel staff recommandations, you end up paying a lot more for less. Sultan Ahmet fish house is a must, great food and service, All the old Mosques are a piece of art, TopKapi is a must visit. Several malls to choose from, from middle of the road to the best name brands. Grand Bazar is an experience not to be missed.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Lovely place and hectic place
4/5 - Good
Mz
Good
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The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6 Istanbul

The Marmara Taksim
Taksim Square Istanbul Istanbul

InterContinental Istanbul by IHG
Asker Ocagi Cad No: 1 Taksim Istanbul Istanbul

Titanic City Taksim
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CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul
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