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A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a view of the outside.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kuloglu Mah. Sadri Alisik Sk. No: 26, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34435
  • Place, Istiklal Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Taksim Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pera Palace Hotel
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Senior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a door in the background.

Senior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding and a white towel on the bed. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a telephone on one side.

Superior Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden cabinet.

Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 510 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double city view king bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double economy

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Taksim within a short walk of Taksim Square, Taksim Prelude Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Galata Tower. Each of the 16 rooms at this 3-star hotel includes a sitting area, a minibar, and an electric kettle.

What's nearby

  • Istiklal Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Demiroren Istiklal - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Taksim Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pera Palace Hotel - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Galata Tower - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Taksim Station - 7 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 13 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪NEVET - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dürümce - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taksim Cocorico Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Viola café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Asmin Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Taksim Prelude Hotel

A local mainstay since 1895, Taksim Prelude Hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library, and express check-in. If you drive, self parking is EUR 15 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 60 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include sitting areas, minibars, and electric kettles.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per night); discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 60 m
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 60 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per night (328 ft away)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1610

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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 a free cancellation option available at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

Taksim Prelude Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taksim Prelude Hotel on Aug 31, 2026 start from $96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to Taksim Prelude Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Taksim within a 10-minute walk of Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square. You'll also find Bosphorus and Galata Tower less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 15 per night.

Does Taksim Prelude Hotel have a casino?

No, Taksim Prelude Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including premium bedding and a minibar in each guestroom, and some feature sea view.

Does Taksim Prelude Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Taksim Prelude Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Taksim Prelude Hotel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Taksim Prelude Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Taksim Prelude Hotel.

Does Taksim Prelude Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Taksim Prelude Hotel?

The closest major airport to Taksim Prelude Hotel is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is 26.3 mi away (63 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 24.1 mi away (42-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a furnished balcony/patio and a terrace where guests can enjoy sea views.

Taksim Prelude Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 208 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cindy

It’s near the taksim square so many things to do around and not bad for the price. Overall ok stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

Great hotel, good service

Great location, close to everything we needed. Staff were always available and very helpful. We had to ask a couple of times for a kettle and a hairdryer, but eventually we got them and everything else was provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mayur

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for the price. Toilet was stained on the outside. Lamp was flickering.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shamim

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location of the hotel was truly excellent. It was very close to everything — restaurants, boutiques, the metro and bus stations — which made getting around super easy. Unfortunately, our experience inside the hotel was not as positive. There was a constant smell of cigarette smoke throughout the hotel, even inside our room. We mentioned this to the reception, but nothing changed — in fact, we even saw hotel staff smoking in the lobby several times. The bathroom was not clean at all and definitely didn’t meet our expectations for hygiene. Also, the walls were very thin and not soundproof. Even though we’re not sensitive to noise, we were constantly woken up at night when guests in the neighboring rooms came back late, talked, or closed their doors loudly. Overall, the location was great, but unfortunately, the service and conditions inside the hotel didn’t live up to what we were hoping for.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Murat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es sind viele Sehenswürdägkeiten des historischen Istanbuls sehr gut zu Fuß oder mit Bus und Bahn zu erreichen. Essen und Trinken ist in allen Variationen in der naqhen Umgebung vorhanden.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Oda temizdi, çalışan personel nazik ve yardımcı idi. Lokasyon olarak istiklal caddesine çok yakındı bu hem avantaj hem de gürültü açısından biraz dezavantaj. Yine de tek kadın olarak güvenle konakladım.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rüstem ismail

Liked: Cleanliness
Fena degildi temiz di tv calışmıyordu sadece o kadar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nastos

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

Nie wieder… mit Abstand das schlechteste Hotel

İch habe die panorama suite gebucht.. es war ein alptraum! Das Zimmer hatte einen offenen zugang zu einem anderen raum mit zwei betten wo auf den betten dreckige Kleidung lag… Das Bett, daß als Queen Bett bezeichnet wurde war ein altes Bett daß bei der kleinsten Bewegung gequietscht hat und die Matratze vielleicht aus dem Müll geholt wurde. Der Boden war dreckig. Vier Übernachtungen, es wurde nicht einmal gereinigt oder ein Wasser im Zimmer gebracht.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness
Bien
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BRENO

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

Uma ótima opção de custo-benefício

O hotel nos atendeu perfeitamente bem, principalmente em termos de localização, ficando próximo da Praça Taksim e numa região central de Beyoglu, ficando fácil de caminhar para bares e restaurantes na região, assim como outros bairros como Galata e Karakoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Temiz DeÄŸil

İçerisi çok eski ve her şey dökülüyordu. Otelin karşısında bir bar vardı ve çok gürültülüydü. İçerisi çok temiz değildi. Giriş esnasında klimanın nasıl çalışacağı ve wifi şifresi iletilmiyor. Telefon dan tahmini olarak 0 a basıp resepsiyonu şans eseri arayıp wifi şifresi sordum. Klimayı zar zor kendimiz çalıştırdık. İçerisinde kahve makinesi var ama kahve kapsülü yok. Anlayacağınız beyoğlu nda kalacaksınız kalacağınız yer burası olmamalı derim.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ahmet

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

Otopark biraz sıkıntılı

İstiklal caddesine yakın, konumu mükemmel. Temizlik ve konfor yeterli. Ancak otopark var olarak gösterilmemeliydi, dışarıdaki ücretli otopark oda fiyatına yakın tutuyor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALVARO FRANCISCO

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

Un lugar ideal por el precio

Buen lugar, el callejon tiene mucha actvidad durante el dia y la noche, muy cerca de la calle mas turistica, varias opciones de comida accesibles caminando
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr netter Empfang und nette Mitarbeiter. Immer hilfsbereit die Jungs. Gerne wieder :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024