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Medar Hotel

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Istiklal Avenue

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Terrace/patio
Hallway
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Turkish cuisine
Hallway
Front of property
Experience the vibrant energy of Istanbul at Medar Hotel, where you can unwind on the rooftop terrace or dine on local cuisine at the restaurant. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, a business center, luggage storage and concierge services available to help plan your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Economy Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Asmali Mescit Mah. Nergis Sokak, No:4, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34340

What's nearby

  • Istiklal Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Galata Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galataport - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Taksim Square - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station - 2 min walk
  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miss Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Asmalımescit Dürümcüsü - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Petra Şişhane - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Noir Pit - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Antiochia Concept - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Medar Hotel

Hotel near Istiklal Avenue
Located close to Galata Tower and Taksim Square, Medar Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, concierge services, and a living plant wall
Room features
All guestrooms at Medar Hotel offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and daily housekeeping

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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 10 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 9:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 20 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Rooftop 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

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (656 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 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 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 cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0452

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

MEDAR OEL
MEDAR HOTEL
MEDAR HOTEL Hotel
MEDAR HOTEL Istanbul
MEDAR HOTEL Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Medar Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Medar Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Medar Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Medar Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Medar Hotel located?

Located in Taksim, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Istiklal Avenue and Pera Palace Hotel. Galata Tower and Bosphorus are also within 15 minutes. Beyoglu Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is 2 minutes.

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Reviews

Medar Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were all great
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Moyses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Right by Istiklal Street: less than a block away by staircase. But not in a quiet part of the neighborhood. Nonetheless, a decent hotel I would stay at again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Long Duc

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

Good choice

Nice boutique hotel next to train station. Helpful reception
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Funda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I truly like my stay. I pick this hotel as it i lived in the neighborhood for a few years. Its clean, neat, secure and very accessible hotel. Plus on my arrival i was having some problems and they were extremely helpful. Maybe if possible windows can be isolated a bit to prevent the noise but as im used to this it was not a big deal for me. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay! The room was perfect with a little balcony. It is in a great location, a block of the main strip so it is quiet but convenient. Also, it had good water pressure, which makes for a great shower after a long day checking out the city. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful! I had to make some travel changes and they helped me call the airlines and figure out flight changes. Highly recommend staying at the Medar Hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: The hotel is positioned near Galata Tower so it allows you to go everywhere by walking. Stuff was super nice, helpful and friendly. Cons: the hotel is entirely built in wood which made our room a little bit dated and dark - a little renovation is needed Overall the experience was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at Medar Hotel! The staff were all exceptional and made us feel super welcome and taken care of. The location is perfect - close to all the main attractions and lots of options for things to do in Taksim Square. The hotel itself was decorated nicely and the building and the room was super nice as well. We did have to ask them to change our sheets when we first arrived but besides that, everything was clean and comfortable and felt homely. The restaurant was closed but the meal options for room service were great, convenient and quick. Overall, amazing hotel to stay at in Istanbul!

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel close to best restaraunts and shops, there is an amazing view from a rooftop bar they have. Cutest rooms with everything needed, there is an elevator too. My room had a cute balkony with table and chairs outside. Gorgeous design and super attending staff! Would definitely come back! My family and friends have stayed at Medar many times, all are happy. Very clean, only one thing that was unpleasant is little mold in the shower which I'm sure they are working on. Thank you Medar Hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly I like this property but was surprised because when i booked for my room it was supposed to be bed and breakfast and upon arrival I was surprised that there was no breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

NV

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

Great little hotel!

The Medar is a very nice little hotel. I had a great room, very clean,comfortable bed. Super shower. The staff were very nice. Very happy. One thing I will say for less mobile visitors is the entrance to the hotel is more or less in the middle of some steep steps. I had no problem at all but if you have mobility issues perhaps this would not be a good choice for you. But in fact the Galata area has some very steep streets so keep that in mind. But I was very happy with my stay at the Medar. I had a view of a stunning mosque across the Golden Horn from my balcony. Lit up at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Maria

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

Hotel sucio y viejo. No corresponde a calificación

Hotel sucio. No corresponde a la calificación que otorga Hoteles.com. Pésimo servicio de limpieza, simplemente dejaban las tazas de café sin lavar. Sábanas y toallas viejas y con mal olor. No recomendable. Para acceder al hotel hay que subir escalones desde la calle y con maletas es muy pesado.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

IREM

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

Tertemiz bir otel

Otel çok temiz, kliması çok iyi. Personel çok ilgili. Kaliteli bir oteldi. Yine geleceğiz
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khawla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff is really kind, the location is good also
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, clean rooms and the good location close to the Taksim square makes this hotel very affordable and very suitable for foreign visitors. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Maurizio

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
L'hotel è carino ma la stanza era freddissima. Ho provato ad accendere il clima ma era impostato solo su raffreddamento e non era possibile cambiarlo. Ho chiamato la reception per segnalare la cosa ma mi è stato detto che non si poteva cambiare e che piano piano la stanza si sarebbe riscaldata 🙄 Naturalmente non è successo e siamo rimasti al freddo. İnoltre all'arrivo ci hanno subito chiesto 30 euro come cauzione per il minibar (cosa mai vista in nessun hotel) ma alla mia risposta che non intendevo pagare non hanno fatto storie. Un conclusione un posto carino gestito molto male.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

abdulkadir

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

konumu güzel temizlik kötü

Genel olarak oda güzeldi ancak temizlik konusunda özensizdi toplamda 5 gece kaldık çarşafların değişmesini ve odanın temizlenmesini istediğimde aynı çarşafları sadece düzelterek koydular. Konumu ve odanın içi güzeldi tek sıkıntı temizlik.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zafar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean comfortable room, nice staff, good value
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Burçin

Ortalama

Rezervasyon yaptığım sırada 2 kişilik kahvaltı satın almama rağmen otel bunun sadece bir kişilik ödeme olduğunu iddia etti, eğlenmek için yaptığım küçük seyehatte keyfimi kaçırmamak için durumu uzatmadım fakat çok çirkin bir durum olduğunu belirtmek istiyorum. Onun dışında ekonomik olmasına rağmen güzel bir otel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emirhan

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

Medar Hotel

Konum olarak mükemmel, karşılamada gayet kibar ve iletişime açıklar. Odalar temizdi, otel genel olarak sessiz ve huzurluydu. Biz çok mutlu kaldık.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Deependra

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

V goof

The hotel is small with leas rooms. Not many amenities but the staff is really good. Very helpful and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great location, great service, always recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

The hotel was really very nice and in a beautiful location. The room was lovely and had beautiful views of the city. There was a terrace at the top of the hotel with great views. The whole stay was however tainted when we checked out and were accused of drinking from the minibar in our room and they tried to charge us for this. We explained that we hadn’t (We don’t even drink fizzy drinks!), they seemed quite angry and did not apologise to us for their mix up. All in all was quite awkward and left a sour taste on what would otherwise have been a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

reat place!

Best service, comfortable room, in the center ot the city, has balkony.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

TAYFUN

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

Harika bir otel

Kesinlikle kapıdan girdiğiniz andan itibaren müthiş ilgili ve samimi sıcacık karışlama odaların tertemiz ve dizayn olarak sizleri mutlu ediyor. Manzarası ise tek kelime ✌️🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room and the service were amazing. I would totally pick this hotel again😀
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

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