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Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with a steam room, steps from Pera Museum

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Breakfast served
Suite (Corner) | Living area | 40-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV
Reception
Front of property
Royal Suite with Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class offers a luxurious retreat in central Istanbul. Guests enjoy rooftop terrace views and can book treatments at the Turkish bath. The property offers high-speed WiFi throughout and features an indoor pool, all just steps from Taksim Square.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room With Additional Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite (Corner) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite (Corner)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Royal Suite with City View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Royal Suite with City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Room, Connecting Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Royal Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pacha Site with Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Pacha Site with Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Taksim, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class is in the entertainment district and by the sea. Pera Museum and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Galata Tower and Taksim Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tupras Stadium or Rams Park.
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Asmali Mescit Mh.Mesrutiye Caddesi. N85, Taksim-Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400

What's nearby

  • Pera Palace Hotel - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galata Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taksim Square - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station - 5 min walk
  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 5 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corridor Pera - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mikla - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pattiserie De Pera - Pera Palace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cecconi's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Abone Pera - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Galata Tower
Located close to Pera Museum and Taksim Square, Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class provides a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam or steam room, and indulge in a massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
  • 1 meeting room, coffee/tea in the lobby, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 79 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and children's slippers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (861 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services
  • Turkish bath

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

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1895
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express 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
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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 cash
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 11597

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class?

Valet parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Palazzo Donizetti 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 Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class located?

Located in Taksim, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pera Museum and Galata Tower. Taksim Square and Hagia Sophia are also within 3 mi (5 km). Beyoglu Station is only a 5-minute walk and Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is 5 minutes.

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Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 617 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 617 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 617 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 617 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 617 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

riyam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thuy Giang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and very nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Konumu çok iyi
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina

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

Excellent

Clean rooms Generous breakfast Excellent food Very good service
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Hamed sayed Mohammed

Liked: Amenities
Very good location to stay and comfortable room , clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bechir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel a l'écoute est très respectueux,je recommande vivement cet hôtel,j'ai passer une semaine au top
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kidest w

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Convenient to every thing you want to experience in Istanbul
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

serdar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were happy with our stay and would recommend it. If you cant afford to stay at Pera Palace across the street this is a good alternative.Thank you for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Room, very authentic and clean, the staff are friendly, enjoyed staying there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Die Unterkunft ist sehr Zentral für Leute ohne Fahrzeug. Allgemein ist das Hotel zufriedenstellend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeynep

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

çok beğendik

Otelin konumu gayet iyiydi. Otelin atmosferi, otantik dekore edilmesi çok hoşumuza gitti. Tekrar tercih edilebilecek bir otel 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was nice and smooth.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bilal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic hotel with terrible views out the window

Basic hotel in a good location - but overlooks a construction site that is full of rubbish
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Clean property Great location No second thoughts !
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel hat uns sehr gefallen. Wir werden definitiv wieder kommen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff that were extremely helpful and kind. Excellent staff on breakfast shift also. Lovely room with view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Definitely Stay Here.

I visit Istanbul often and I thinknI have found my new go-to hotel. The room was spacious, clean and well-appointed. It is just minutes from Istiklal Avenue and there are many good restaurants in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Arash

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was good but very busy in night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cengiz

Liked: Staff & service
Otelin konumu, rahatlığı, ambiyansı gayet iyi. Odalardaki kötü koku hepsinin önüne geçti sadece
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good customer service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Palazzo. Staff were very welcoming and the room was like the photos. We got an early check-in which was much appreciated as we were so tired. It was really lovely staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
C’était génial!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

izzet umut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Çok şık ve kaliteli bir otel. Pera tarzını çok iyi yansıtmış. Kendinizi eski bir italyan otelinde hissediyorsunuz
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

juan

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

Good location and comfy rooms

Good location, in Pera. Room was quite nice and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abderrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly satisfied
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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