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Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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50-inch Smart TV with cable channels
Restaurant
Restaurant
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Guests relax in Lokalist's garden retreat or walk to nearby Dolmabahçe Palace. The Istanbul property offers practical amenities: free WiFi, an on-site gym, professional babysitting, and knowledgeable concierge staff with local recommendations.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Taksim, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square are notable landmarks and Ataturk Kultur Merkezi is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium.
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Mete Cad. 28, Taksim, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34437

What's nearby

  • Taksim Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tupras Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dolmabahçe Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galata Tower - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station - 3 min drive
  • Taksim Station - 4 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ginza İstanbul - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tarihi Beyoğlu Kurukahvecisi Tramway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gezi Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hacıoğlu Taksim - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gezi Parkı Çay Bahçesi - Beltur - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Luxury hotel near Istiklal Avenue
Located close to Taksim Square and Tupras Stadium, Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and babysitting.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, a living plant wall, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and free newspapers
Room features
All 61 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Rainfall showers, eco-friendly toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of EUR 50
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 33.6 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 28 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: EUR 50.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus EUR 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 33.6 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Property Registration Number 13346

National rating

The Turkish Ministry of Tourism assigns an official classification for accommodations in Türkiye. This Hotel property is awarded the following classification: Special Class.

Property is also known as

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Istanbul Avantgarde Hotel Taksim Square - Special Class Hotel
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Lokalist Istanbul a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of EUR 50 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 65 per vehicle applies.

Where is Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel located?

Located in Taksim, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Istiklal Avenue, Taksim Square, and Tupras Stadium. Dolmabahçe Palace and Istanbul Congress Center are also within 15 minutes. Taksim Station is only a 4-minute walk and Taşkışla Cable Car Station is 8 minutes.

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Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arialdy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was perfect funcio
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

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

Great stay

Great location and room is in excellent condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shubhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was our stay at this Property and we liked it. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arialdy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an exceptional stay, the hotel is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Memorable Trip

Excellent Location and very convenient Hotel & clean/good rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mazen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel ever in istanbul
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, comfortable hotel with very friendly staff and close proximity to Taksim Square. I highly recommend this boutique hotel. Lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yousef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, the staff were really helpful. Clean rooms, few steps to Taksim square .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Lokalist Istanbul was great and the Bosphrous view room was more amazing than I imagined. I had a great time there, would definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ebrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff were extremely helpful and polite. The location was amazing, within walking distance of Taksim Square. Amazing hotel to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haydar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Walk to metro, airport shuttle, & shopping. Very clean hotel, nice breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Duraid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, professional and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ziad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is cosy and location is perfect. The staff is very helpful and also the breakfast staff. The breakfast is good but not too much variety and same everyday. The room is small but overall the experience was good and the location wins.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful made our stay very enjoyable. Nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, friendly people! Special shout out to Emir and Fakran for their help and recommendations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larritha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciate the quality of service from everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is not even close to a 5 star maybe a low end 4 star. It was nice and moderne but a cheap noisy modern. Water pressure was uneven and would be hot and cold fluctuating. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nestled just beside the lush expanses of Gezi Parki in Istanbul, Lokalist emerged as a boutique luxury gem that provided a tranquil retreat in the heart of this bustling city. As a solo female traveler, finding a safe, well-located, and welcoming accommodation is paramount, and Lokalist surpassed my expectations, offering a sanctuary with its verdant views and exceptional service. The service at Lokalist was notably distinct from the formal hospitality one might expect at luxury properties. Here, the atmosphere was one of friendly, calm, and caring interactions. The staff’s recommendations were spot on, guiding me to a local fish kiosk for a delightful cured salmon sandwich and to the oldest candy shop nearby for some exquisite marzipan. These suggestions not only satiated my culinary curiosities but also enriched my cultural experience in Istanbul. Although Lokalist is a newcomer in the hospitality scene, it was evident that meticulous thought had gone into selecting the finest elements to create an environment that transcends mere accommodation. From its prime location next to Gezi Parki to the attentiveness of its staff and the quality of its services, Lokalist stands out as a beacon of boutique luxury.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr sauberes Hotel. Super Service. So stell ich mir ein Hotel vor. Alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Man fühlt sich sehr wohl.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mekalia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gyselda C E S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incrível
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, very clean and attentive from everyone. Definitely highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A Fresh Newcomer to Istanbul’s Hotel Scene

Lokalist Istanbul is a welcome addition to the city’s hospitality landscape, offering a modern and refreshing alternative to the older, well-established luxury hotels that are starting to show their age. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with a warm and professional welcome at the reception desk, which is conveniently located right at the entrance. The staff were exceptionally polite and service-minded, setting a high standard for hospitality. The room was spotless and felt brand new, which is not surprising given that the hotel is only a year old. The large, comfortable bed ensured a great night’s sleep, and the complimentary minibar—stocked with refreshments and snacks—was a thoughtful and convenient extra that added to the overall value. The hotel exudes the energy and ambition of a newcomer determined to challenge the status quo, and this dynamic atmosphere is reflected in its excellent service and attention to detail. Breakfast was another highlight, with an impeccable selection of food served in a stylish and inviting setting. Overall, Lokalist Istanbul is one of the best new hotel choices in the city right now. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a modern, well-run hotel with excellent service and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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