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GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM

Central hotel with 2 restaurants connected to the convention center in Istanbul

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Exterior
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, 3 treatment rooms, massages
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Corner | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM places you in Istanbul's historic heart. Enjoy massages, dine at two restaurants, and get free daily breakfast. Relax in the indoor pool after visiting Galata Tower and Topkapi Palace. Shopping and tour assistance available.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View, Sea Facing | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 51 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Corner | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Corner

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Double Bed, 5 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Siraselviler street, Istanbul, Beyoglu, 34433

What's nearby

  • Taksim Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galata Tower - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taksim Station - 4 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 19 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Grand Star - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪City Center Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Çiçek Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taksim Steakhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cokolâda Beyoğlu - ‬1 min walk

About this property

GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM

Hotel near Taksim Square
Located close to Galata Tower and Topkapi Palace, GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM provides free full breakfast, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and a banquet hall
  • Wedding services, a water dispenser, and a porter/bellhop
  • A gift shop, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as fireplaces and heated floors, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and highchairs

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator (79 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 6)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 9040

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM Hotel
GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM Istanbul
GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Does GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM located?

Located in Taksim, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Taksim Square and Bosphorus. Galata Tower and Grand Bazaar are also within 3 mi (5 km). Taksim Station is only a 4-minute walk and Findikli Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

GRAND STAR HOTEL PREMIUM Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

4.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Roberto Luis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff and breakfast was good. Staff went out of their way to treat us right. The location was great. Now the bad. 1 out 3 elevators were working. Construction and water damage in the terrace area. I was supposed to have a king bed, it was more like a small queen. No sound proof walls, you can hear the hallway and next door. The hotel is not 4 star, maybe 2 and 3 on a good day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shakila

Not really good . Average..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ehsan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far, this was one of the worst hotel experiences I have ever had. Although I do not blame the hotel staff in general, I hold EXPEDIA responsible for recommending this place and giving it a rating of over 8/10. In my opinion, this hotel does not even deserve a 5 or 6. What I liked: The hotel staff were polite. The location is very close to the Taksim area. That’s it. Everything else belongs in my “dislike” list. The experience was so bad that I checked out after just one night and booked another hotel — fully aware that I would lose the payment for my remaining three nights. What I disliked: This place is NOT suitable for you or your loved ones if you want a relaxed, clean, and enjoyable stay. The property was dirty, crowded, smelly, old, and unwelcoming. We were five people in two rooms, both extremely small — barely enough space to walk. The power outlets were broken and unsafe. The bathroom light flickered constantly. The elevators were tiny, had no ventilation, and we often waited over 5–10 minutes for them. Most of the time, we used the stairs, which themselves were unsafe and frightening to use. The smell of burning wires, smoke, and cigarettes was present throughout the building. The breakfast dining area was crowded, dark, smelly, and unpleasant. The pool, other elevators, and common areas were under construction — with no safety signs. The safe box in our room was broken and required repair. Final verdict: Just don’t go there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Huelya

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virtue

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

Very good

First of all, it has a wonderful view of the Bosphorus and Maiden's Tower. Our room was clean. The staff helped us in every way and we felt special having breakfast on the terrace. We couldn't use the Spa because we didn't have time. I will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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