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Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class

Baroque hotel with 3 restaurants connected to a shopping center in Istanbul

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Double Twin Bed Room, Park View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Located near Taksim Square, Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class offers a quiet escape in Istanbul. Relax in the garden, dine at three restaurants, or sip coffee in the welcoming lobby. The hotel's library and attentive staff help visitors unwind and plan their city explorations.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Twin Bed Room, Park View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Twin Bed Room, Park View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe No View 1 French Bed Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe No View 1 French Bed Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe French Bed Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe French Bed Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Bed Room, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Bed Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Taksim neighborhood, Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class is connected to a shopping center. Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Galataport and Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre. Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Cumhuriyet Caddesi No.7, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34437

What's nearby

  • Taksim Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dolmabahçe Palace - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Galataport - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Galata Tower - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station - 2 min drive
  • Taksim Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hacıoğlu Taksim - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gezi Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Falafel House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Italiano - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Çıtır Börekçi - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class

Hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Taksim Square
Located close to Istiklal Avenue and Dolmabahçe Palace, Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Concierge services, a living plant wall, and a computer station
  • A TV in the lobby, a banquet hall, and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class feature thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Germir Palas
  • Palas Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 861 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Baroque architecture
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2001
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - February 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 8225

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Germir Palas
Germir Palas Hotel
Germir Palas Hotel Special Class
Germir Palas Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Germir Palas Special Class
Germir Palas Special Class Istanbul
Germir Palas Istanbul
Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class Hotel
Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class 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 Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class located?

Located in Taksim, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Taksim Square, Istiklal Avenue, and Dolmabahçe Palace. Galataport and Galata Tower are also within 2 mi (3 km). Taksim Station is 9 minutes by foot and Taşkışla Cable Car Station is 10 minutes.

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Germir Palas Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location & friendly staffs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location lots of good restaurants, nearby friendly staff, clean, comfortable rooms. Excellent breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

hanan

Good location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is awesome, located in the center of Istanbul, walking around Taksim and close to all transportation stations, clean and awesome staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Centrally located, Great service especially the manager in the afternoon
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anowar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location . Friendly and helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Grate location. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not my first time here and as always my stay was very pleasant…nice confortable rooms…good breakfast and very nice service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paulina

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

Excellente Location and Service

The location was perfect, just in front of Taksim Square, the service in general was excellent, very friendly personel. Love the decoration of the lobby and room. The breakfast was boring, we stay 5 days and was almost the same.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Khaled Mohammad Al

Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Mounika

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

Home away from home

Ali was such a great help. I love this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy logistics from the airport by bus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nurullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Süper
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed there last year and happy to go there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent boutique hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, 5 mins to airport bus and metro. Room is classic and well maintain.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing location and in the center of Istanbul in Taksim square , walking to most locations around and to main transportation stations.the staff are very friendly and helpful, you will always get help , and the location is very safe. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a couple of times, very central to all transportation. Nice place very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for Taksim & Havaist bus to & from IST airport. I’ve stayed here before. I love the soft bed & pillows. Everything is clean in the room. I will stay here again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy transportation and clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing. From the moment we entered all of the staff were friendly and welcoming. This was our home for two weeks and it was very comfortable. The location is perfect and in walking distance to some of the great attractions and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Mounika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my home away from home. I always tell the front desk that they should wright room 602 under my name, because I always stay in the same room. Love the staff & their service as well as the great location & convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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