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Taksim Prelude Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Taksim Square

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Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed | View from room
Executive lounge
Reception
Executive lounge
In the heart of Istanbul, Taksim Prelude Hotel offers a warm welcome with its cozy fireplace in the lobby and a library perfect for unwinding. Enjoy convenient amenities like free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-in and check-out, tour/ticket assistance, porter/bellhop service and access to free newspapers.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Senior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Senior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Taksim, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Taksim Prelude Hotel is on the Strip and by the sea. Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Mall of Istanbul. Taksim Square and Dolmabahçe Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Kuloglu Mah. Sadri Alisik Sk. No: 26, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34435

What's nearby

  • Taksim Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galata Tower - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taksim Station - 8 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 14 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Kahvaltı Mutfağı - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪49 Çukurcuma - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Babel Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Corinne Hotel & Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gramaj Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Taksim Prelude Hotel

Hotel near Taksim Square
Located close to Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Palace, Taksim Prelude Hotel provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a free shopping center shuttle, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and free newspapers
  • An elevator, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Taksim Prelude Hotel offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per night); discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 60 m
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 60 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per night (328 ft away)

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; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1610

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Karakol
Karakol Hotel
Stories Hotel
Taksim Prelude Hotel Hotel
Stories Hotel Karakol Istanbul
Stories Karakol
Stories Karakol Istanbul
Stories Apart Karakol Hotel Istanbul
Taksim Prelude Hotel Istanbul
Taksim Prelude Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Taksim Prelude Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Taksim Prelude Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Taksim Prelude Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Taksim Prelude Hotel located?

Located in Taksim, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Taksim Square, Galata Tower, and Dolmabahçe Palace. Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square are also within 3 mi (5 km). Taksim Station is 8 minutes by foot and Tophane Station is 10 minutes.

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