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Seminal Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, 4-minute walk to Taksim Square

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Seminal Hotel stands in the heart of Istanbul offering a peaceful haven with its indoor pool, separate children's pool and garden. The sun-filled terrace provides a perfect spot to unwind, while the onsite spa earns enthusiastic praise from previous visitors.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Connecting Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Corner Suite ( Connecting to Suite Room)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Connecting to Corner Suite Room)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sehit Muhtar Cad. No:23-25, Istanbul, 34437

What's nearby

  • Taksim Gezi Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Taksim Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bosphorus - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Galataport - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station - 2 min drive
  • Taksim Station - 4 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Falafel House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zwina Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gold bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Restaurant Fish and Kebap House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Boss Fish and Kebob - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Seminal Hotel

Hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Taksim Square
Close to Istiklal Avenue and Galataport, Seminal Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • An area shuttle, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • 2 meeting rooms, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 93 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like safes and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (TRY 250 per day)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 11 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - April 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 300.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 250 per day(3 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 300.0 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, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

Pool access available from noon to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Seminal Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from noon–6:00 PM.

Is Seminal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Seminal Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Seminal Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Seminal Hotel located?

Located in Taksim, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue. Bosphorus and Galataport are also within 1 mi (2 km). Taksim Station is only a 4-minute walk and Taşkışla Cable Car Station is 11 minutes.

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