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The Gift Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Galata Tower

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Restaurant
Hallway
Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Superior Sea Or City View Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
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

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

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
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Balcony view

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
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
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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

  • Istiklal Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galata Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taksim Square - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min drive - 1.9 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
  • ‪Helvacı Ali Galata - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vavelya Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dönerci Engin'in Yeri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Addis Ababa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Gift Hotel

Hotel near Galata Tower
Close to Pera Palace Hotel and Istiklal Avenue, 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), a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk and an elevator
  • 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

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

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Pedram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was overall a good stay. No big complains. The hotel's staff was indeed friendly and helpful. Loved the location and easy access to Metro and buses, plus close to historic Galata tower and Taksim area. The room we stayed was "standard room" and I think it's not spacious enough for two people and even can say it was small, however could be enough for single person reservations. The breakfast wasn't as special as people said in other comments or rated on the websites, but certainly was high quality but could improve with more variety and inclusion of fresh breads and sweets. The staff in charge of breakfast salon could be more professional but no big concern there. Overall, it certainly worths to stay and recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing experience! Boutique Hotel steps from Galata Tower, central to everything. I’ll try to be detailed but brief. And for reference when deciding if you would pick this place, I will give you a reference point. Mentally Im Ritz Carlton (lol), financially Hilton Garden Inn (ok, moving on) So overall, yes, we enjoyed our stay and would stay again. (and yes- this was our first time to Istanbul) Gift Hotel Centrally located-Euro side Staff: Outstanding, friendly, helpful (small treats everyday at checkin) Breakfast daily 8-10am: Delish + sufficient. We felt full everyday. Fresh everything! Room: tidy, clean, plenty of room for us two Bed comfort: ok, a bed topper would help Pillows: clean, comfortable (I need a good pillow) Bathroom: not huge-but shower was a nice size, water pressure-amazing, got hot fast, clean and cute. No bad water smells and wasnt afraid to brush my teeth with it. Towels: Big, clean, a little worn, non issue. Wifi: good+pretty fast Wet bar with cokes, water bottles, coffee + quality teas. Quiet streets, AC cold at 23°c with the fan on max, then would raise to 24 for comfort. They handled our private airport transfers for 90euro (total) roundtrip Metro 5 min walk (but we always walked 10 min to Karakoy by the water to get to Asian side), Galata Tower few minute walk (5min). We really didnt need a GPS bc the tower is your landmark, once you orient yourself its super easy to get around. I definately reccommend the Gift Hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Miguel

Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Hakan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extrem nettes Personal. Standort ist atemberaubend und sehr nah am Galataturm. die Bahnhaltestelle ist sehr nah und somit von überall sehr gut erreichbar. Frühstück und Aussicht am Morgen wunderbar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otel konum olarak çok merkezi ve hemen karşısında katlı otopark mevcut, park sorunu da yaşamıyorsunuz. Çalışanlar güleryüzlü ve yardımcı. Biz aydınlığa bakan, küçük bir odada kaldık fakat problem olmadı. İyi dekore edilmiş, son derece sessiz, yatağı rahat, banyosu geniş, sorunsuz, yeterli bir oda idi. Ben pek temizlik açısından rahat edemem otellerde fakat bu otel beni bu konuda çok iyi hissettirdi. Gördüğüm en temiz otellerden biriydi. Kahvaltısı da başarılıydı. Hem kahvaltıyı yaptığınız teras katın manzarası çok güzeldi hem de kahvaltısı sıcaklar , soğuklar ve içecekler olarak lezzetli ve yeterliydi. Biz son derece memnun kaldık. Teşekkür ederiz.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Roberto

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

Istambul magica

Hotel tipo butique, moderno e bonito, serve um bom café da manhã no ultimo andar com linda vista da cidade. Agua e café nespresso no apartamento de cortesia diariamente. Otimo banheiro e cama confortável.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

Meral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich hatte einen tollen 8-tägigen Aufenthalt im The Gift. Das gesamte Personal war äußerst freundlich, aufmerksam und stets darum bemüht, meinen Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Das gesamte Hotel ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet, modern ausgestattet und schön sauber. Das Frühstück war super lecker. Die Auswahl war groß und abwechslungsreich und alles war frisch zubereitet. Auch das Personal im Restaurant war überaus zuvorkommend und hat jederzeit für eine angenehme Atmosphäre gesorgt. Die Lage des Hotels ist ebenfalls ideal. Besonders hervorzuheben ist der exzellente Service, der sich durchgehend durch meinen Aufenthalt gezogen hat. Das gesamte Team war jederzeit ansprechbar, herzlich und professionell. Ich habe mich wirklich willkommen gefühlt und kann das Hotel uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen. Ich freue mich schon auf meinen nächsten Besuch! Danke an alle vom Team für diese wunderschöne Zeit bei euch!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

İyi bir deneyim

Fiyat performans olarak en ideal otel diyebilirim, konumu ve kahvaltısı güzel,aile ile kalınabilir bir otel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel très propre, bien aménagé Seul bémol, situé sur une rue très passante et bruyante
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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