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The Gift Hotel

Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast buffet at this Istanbul hotel where attentive staff anticipate needs throughout the stay

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The Gift Hotel sits in Istanbul's center, serving a warm breakfast buffet each morning. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi while the 24-hour front desk team stands ready to assist with any requests. The hotel's airport shuttle makes arrivals and departures hassle-free.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Sea Or City View Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Sea Or City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Budget Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 41 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Yolcuzade Iskender Cd. 22, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421

What's nearby

  • Golden Horn - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pera Palace Hotel - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galata Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bosphorus - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 2 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 11 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dar'inn Restaurant Meze&Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dönerci Engin'in Yeri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vavelya Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nehir Nargile Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Helvacı Ali Galata - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Gift Hotel

Hotel near Galata Tower
Close to Istiklal Avenue and Eminönü Square, The Gift Hotel provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A porter/bellhop and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Gift Hotel include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 8 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 8 per day(230 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 25654

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

The Gift Hotel Hotel
The Gift Hotel Istanbul
The Gift Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gift Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gift Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Gift Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Gift Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Gift Hotel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Golden Horn and Galata Tower. Istiklal Avenue and Bosphorus are also within 15 minutes. Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is only a 2-minute walk and Karakoy Tünel Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Gift Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and kind people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sirui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great view of Istanbul old city from breakfast terrace. The rooms have very good sound proofing despite facing busy street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ayad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very friendly staff excellent breakfast best location for public transportation
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , exceptional service, breakfast was great looking across the golden horn. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right away, we were treated with respect and kindness, and given a glass of water after the long and hot journey from the airport. We stayed in a beautiful room with a lovely view of the water. The breakfast was delicious. We would gladly return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vusisizwe

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

Location is key

An excellent location with most sites within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Well placed close-by Galata and not far from the Sultan palace and all the ferry boats. The room was comfortable clean and well equiped. The hotel itself is small but nice and well maintained. Breakfast is ok, it maybe be better with little but is fair and the terrace where it is served is really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice butique hotel just few minutes walking distance to/from GalataTower. Area full with coffee shops and small restaurants. The area was very save and vibrant all day. Hotel is really nice, clean, and well equipped. We liked it very much. We had a bigger room 26/27 m2 with a view. The room is spacious enough for 2 people. Breakfast at the hotel was quite fine and enough to start you day with. The staff is super friendly, welcoming and willing to help. Thank you so much Fatih. It was very nice meeting you!! We can recommend this hotel and will stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Server

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious and nice however it was first floor and it was next to the road. Therefore you could hear all the noise from outside. But the room itself was nice and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ARNUB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent new hotel in a nice part of the city

10/10 Excellent

Luis Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has an excellent location near bars, cafes, restaurants and shopping stores. Also is near Galata Tower and many other attractions. The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Imad

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a hotel, just a bed and miserable breakfast. Don’t believe reviews saying breakfast was good etc… your breakfast at home is much better
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at The Gift. The rooms are exactly as pictured on Expedia, the staff were super friendly, the breakfast offered was good. The area itself is very nice, close to the ferries that can take you to many varied districts in Istanbul. We were there for six days and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very nice and helpful. My room in excellent condition, like brand new. Breakfast is good in the rooftop with a very nice view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming staff and a great location with good interior design and an amazing view for breakfast. There’s no bar but you can take drinks up to the roof terrace to watch the sun go down.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful boutique hotel nestled right on the edge of Beyoglu. Everyone on staff present was respectful and polite. The property was well maintained and incredibly charming. One thing to keep in mind is they tend not to answer the phone, so if you book through Expedia the airport transfer may be difficult to schedule preemptively.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent warm hospitality. The rooms are compact but modern and chic. My only complaint was the sound isolation between rooms and corridors. Breakfast is very good overlooking a seeworthy view across the golden horn. Hotel is located on a slightly steep road in case you walk there with luggage otherwise the metro is quite close.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel is a gem! The rooms are very comfortable. They are well designed. The staff are extremely helpful. The location is excellent--it is close to Galata tower and many good restaurants. It is close to both the subway and tram. It was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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