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Taksim Prelude Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Taksim Square

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Executive lounge
Executive lounge
Reception
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Senior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 47 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Kuloglu Mah. Sadri Alisik Sk. No: 26, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34435

What's nearby

  • Taksim Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galata Tower - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Taksim Station - 8 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 14 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yazın-Sanat Rakı Balık - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Babel Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Çukurcuma - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sahra Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beirut Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Taksim Prelude Hotel

Hotel near Taksim Square
Located close to Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Palace, Taksim Prelude Hotel provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A free shopping centre shuttle, self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a TV in reception and concierge services
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Taksim Prelude Hotel have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Russian, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per night); discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 60 metres
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 50 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per night (328 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1610

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is Taksim Prelude Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Taksim Prelude Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Taksim Prelude Hotel located?

Located in Taksim, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Taksim Square, Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Palace. Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square are also within 3 mi (5 km). Taksim Station is 8 minutes by foot and Tophane Station is 10 minutes.

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Taksim Prelude Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 192 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Mayur

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

8/10 Good

Mark

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

André

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room service was not cleaning up the rooms and needed to be reminded again and again. Otherwise okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Omeed

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

4/10 Poor

Givi

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

8/10 Good

TOMOO

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mehmet

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

yusuf

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buz gibi

Aşırı soğuktu. Ama öyle normal değil. Montla yattım. İstediğimiz bi yatak ve sıcak oda yaa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Berkay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pelin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roshika

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

8/10 Good

Ahmet

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

Otopark biraz sıkıntılı

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asif

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aziz

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

grace

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

4/10 Poor

Berkan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ümmühan

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

6/10 Okay

Virginia

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

10/10 Excellent

Gönül

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fausto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024