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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Tulip City Hotel & SPA
Taksim
Price was $1,360, price is now $461 per person
$461
per person
Apr 11 - Apr 18
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)
6.6/10 (245 reviews)
The stuff we’re really nice, the hotel is from a close distance to everything, 2 minutes walk to the metro and 5 to taksim street.
The rooms could’ve been slightly cleaner, we blocked the door with a towel to stop the smell of cigarets coming from the next room.
But it’s okay if you’re there just to sleep not spending a lot of time at the hotel.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2021
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
Sultanahmet
Price was $2,981, price is now $878 per person
$878
per person
Apr 11 - Apr 18
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (605 reviews)
The hotel was fine and the staff was excellent BUT when they arranged the transport to the airport for our flight they did not ask us which airport (Istanbul has 2 large airports, IST and SAW) . We did not know this, we were delivered to IST (the wrong airport - and we had showed them the tickets) and had to rush by taxi to the SAW and missed the flight and luckily were able to purchase tix to another flight that day. This error/oversight cost us about $700 and could have been elevated had the hotel simple asked "which airport."
Other then that, I would give the hotel a solid 4 star
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
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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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