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The Marmara Taksim

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool
Flying Carpet Suite, Lounge Access | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Executive lounge
Bosphorus Suite, Lounge Access | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
The Marmara Taksim overlooks the Bosphorus, offering a sophisticated retreat with spa services, fitness classes, and yoga. Guests love the seasonal outdoor pool, rooftop terrace with panoramic views, in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Spa
Treatment room

Spa

The on-site spa has a variety of ways to relax and unwind. The hotel's spa offers massages as well as pampering treatments such as aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials, and hydrotherapy. Other on-site facilities include a steam room and a sauna.

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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room Bosphorus view

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Corner City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Flying Carpet Suite, Lounge Access | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Flying Carpet Suite, Lounge Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2015
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Club Corner City View, Lounge Access

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bosphorus Suite, Lounge Access | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Bosphorus Suite, Lounge Access

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, Lounge Access | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, Lounge Access

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Corner Bosphorus View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Club Room, City View, Lounge Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Club Corner Bosphorus View, Lounge Access

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2015
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Club Room Bosphorus View, Lounge Access

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Club Room Bosphorus View, Lounge Access

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Taksim, a neighborhood in Istanbul, The Marmara Taksim is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Istiklal Avenue and Grand Bazaar are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bosphorus and Florya Beach. Vialand Tema Park and Istanbul Expo Center are also worth visiting.
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Taksim Square, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34437

What's nearby

  • Taksim Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galataport - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dolmabahçe Palace - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Galata Tower - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Taksim Station - 1 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 19 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hafız Mustafa 1864 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Çılgın Dürüm - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taksim Tepe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Marmara Taksim

Luxury hotel near Istiklal Avenue
Located close to Taksim Square and Galata Tower, The Marmara Taksim provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a facial, a body scrub, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Tuti, serves breakfast. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the gym; The Marmara Taksim also has dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a business center. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a steam room and a sauna.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, an elevator, and massage treatment rooms
  • A gift shop, a porter/bellhop, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 388 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tuti

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • 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
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 20 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 1 to June 1:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 88 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 1124

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 25 to September 20
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Marmara Hotel
Marmara Hotel Taksim
Marmara Taksim
Taksim Marmara
Marmara Taksim Hotel
The Marmara Taksim Hotel Istanbul
The Marmara Taksim Hotel
The Marmara Taksim Istanbul
The Marmara Taksim Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does The Marmara Taksim have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 1 to June 1.

Is The Marmara Taksim pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 88 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at The Marmara Taksim?

Self parking is available for EUR 12 per day.

What time is check-in at The Marmara Taksim?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Marmara Taksim?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Marmara Taksim located?

Located in Taksim, this luxury hotel is steps from Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square. Bosphorus and Galataport are also within 15 minutes. Taksim Station is only a 2-minute walk and Findikli Station is 9 minutes.

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The Marmara Taksim Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1009 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Basher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with excellent location close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdulaziz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location and very good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Snezana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great from the staff, great location amazing service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umar

Excellent Customer Service and Hight Level Attention to every guest.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Preferred hotel in Istanbul whenever I come, great hospitality and guest relations management.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spotless, the bathroom is modern with contemporary look. Very nice, loved the stay recommend it and will stay again in the future, the only thing is the breakfast was repeated with no new verity, but still not bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Fatih

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alsharifa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A great hotel in all aspects
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is 5 star. Located in the best part of the City.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, helpful and nice employees to welcome to the guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a5 star
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved our stay at Marmara. The room was clean everyday. The staff were kind & helpful. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet, it had many options to choose from.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely hotel! I love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very attentive staff. Always willing to help. This will be my hotel of choice if I return to the beautiful city of Istanbul. You are not going wrong with this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I celebrated my birthday here. The hospitality was amazing. The room, breakfast and staff were all great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing as usual wonderful location great hotel & amazingly fantastic breakfast indeed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a very great hotel and location Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maral

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very luxurious and clean hotel. Staff are very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

loida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location. Rooms are clean. Hotel restaurant and breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! I would definitely stay here again.
Rooftop club view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huseyin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose to visit Istanbul to celebrate our 47th anniversary, and our experience in this magnificent city has been truly unforgettable. Our stay at The Marmara hotel was exceptional, and we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Sena at the reception for her outstanding service. Without a doubt, The Marmara hotel will be our first choice for our next visit to Istanbul. Best Regards Huseyin Simsek
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, wonderful view, tasty breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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