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Hotel The Public

Hotel The Public offers a luxurious retreat from Istanbul's energy, where travelers can start their day with an exceptional breakfast near the city's vibrant center

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Just steps from Taksim Square, Hotel The Public combines luxury with convenience. Enjoy international cuisine at 1901 Cafe and Bistro, sip drinks at two bars, or find quiet moments in the library. Istiklal Avenue's shops and cafes are within walking distance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

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  • Sleeps 2

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Grand Junior Suite

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Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Budget Room

Budget Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Royal Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Roof Suite (Low Ceiling)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Senior Suite (Istiklal View)

Senior Suite (Istiklal View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Urban Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Senior Suite With Istiklal View

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Roof Suite Low Ceiling

  • Sleeps 2

Budget Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in Taksim neighbourhood, Hotel The Public is connected to a shopping centre. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium, or consider a night out at Volkswagen Arena. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Kuloglu Mah. Turnacibasi Caddesi No:1, Istiklal Caddesi / Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34433

What's nearby

  • Istanbul_IstiklalAvenue_6067969_04
    Istiklal Avenue
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul, Turkiye
    Pera Palace Hotel
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Istanbul_TaksimSquare_508029_05
    Taksim Square
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • View from Galataport overlooking Bosphorus strait with sailing ferry boat and Topkapi Palace in the far end before sunset, Istanbul, Turkey
    Galataport
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Demiroren Istiklal
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Taksim Station
    8 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station
    12 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Baydöner
    1 min walk
  • Urban
    1 min walk
  • Altın Balık Fish House
    1 min walk
  • Otantik Türkü Bar
    1 min walk
  • Lezizâne Lokantası
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel The Public

Luxury hotel near Taksim Square
Near Istiklal Avenue and Galataport, Hotel The Public provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine bistro, 1901 Cafe and Bistro, offers breakfast and lunch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a 24-hour business centre.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-in
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
  • Concierge services, 1 meeting room and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 52 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • LED TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1901 Cafe and Bistro
  • 1901 Lobby Lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • 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

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1883
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • IPod dock
  • LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
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); 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
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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 for adults and from EUR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 120 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day (328 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 15720

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Public Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Public Special Class Istanbul
Occidental Public Hotel Istanbul
Occidental Public Hotel
Occidental Public Istanbul
Occidental Public
Allegro Istiklal The Public Special Class
Occidental The Public Special Class
The Public Hotel Special Class
Ikonik The Public
Hotel The Public Hotel
Hotel The Public Istanbul
Hotel The Public Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel The Public pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel The Public?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel The Public?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel The Public provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel The Public located?

Located in Taksim, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Istiklal Avenue, Taksim Square and Galata Tower. Bosphorus and Galataport are also within 1 mile (2 km). Taksim Station is 8 minutes by foot and Tophane Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel The Public Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 305 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

murat

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

Excellent

Amazing friendly and helpful staff, nice breakfast and clean rooms .everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn L Artis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Attending to every request properly. I couldn’t have dreamt of a more perfect Hotel to stay at. Best location in this area. Thanks for making my vacation unforgettable.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

gareth

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

Excellent hotel and great value

Great location, very friendly staff. The hotel was very clean and had a great breakfast selection although those expecting a full English will be disappointed but they cater to the international traveller. Extremely good value for money. The location is also excellent upon arrival our concerns where it may be noises however the room was extremely quiet and great air con too. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best location, Friendly staff, Clean but a little too small room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly, nice? Great breakfast, rooms small but functional. Location excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location Friendly staff and good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Navid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay! The location was perfect — very central and easily accessible to all the main attractions in Istanbul, whether on foot or by public transport. The hotel staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything I needed. A special shoutout to Emin, Mert, and Nihat — they truly went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable and enjoyable. Their kindness and professionalism made a big difference. The price was also very reasonable for the quality of service and location, which made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Istanbul, and I’d happily stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is loud late into the evening, but nothing we couldn't solve with some earplugs. staff was very courtious and helpful. very professional. we would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

chandirah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is fabulous, great location, very modern design throughout, staff were so friendly and helpful, and lots to do around the area. Fantastic value for money!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lina

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

Great Location

Great location. Close to many restaurants. Great service. Breakfast was included and was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Noisy hotel

Rooms although a good design are very tired and need a face lift. Shower head in my room needs a proper clean and descale. Breakfast is very average at best. Staff helpful at reception. The nearby nightclub is very noisy with thumping music making sleep difficult!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Wonderful Staff!

Great hotel, awesome location - the room was well appointed and clean. A good breakfast served each morning of our stay. the staff were excellent and very helpful, particularly assisting us recover a passport left in a taxi on arrival. Will definitely stay again when next in Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brionna

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

Book Here!

Amazing experience staying at Hotel The Public! The service was amazing, and they have a great breakfast offering. The location is perfect and a short walk from Taksim square. We felt very safe, and would like to extend a huge thank you to the gentlemen that work there. When we come back to Istanbul, we will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ben

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the staff name call NG He is super nice n friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Laszlo

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

Nice hotel - noisy main street

The hotel is really nice and the staff is friendly but I stayed in two separate rooms, both facing the main street and you’ll need ear plugs for sleeping for the ones on the upper floors. Breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diego

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

Great quality-price service

i had a positive experience. great location, the rooms are a bit small but it's something in common with all the other hotels around taksim. fully renovated, very comfortable beds, great breakfast, and in the middle of the hustle and bustle. the rooms are quiet thanks to the very thick windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
PROS -Hotel is nicely decorated, they gave us a beverage upon check-in and communication was great between us and the hotel -Rooftop room was spacious and we surprisingly never hit our heads on any beams -Great location for shopping CONS -Bed was supposed to be a king, but it was not. It was bigger than a queen but it was an odd size. -Bathroom/shower area was VERY small. Could barely turn around inside the bathroom. Water leaked out from the shower into the toilet area. Detachable shower head was broken and had a leak between the handle and where the hose connected so it never worked. Smallest bathroom I've ever seen -Hotel did arrange our airport transfers but never let us know that it would need to be cash only when departing for our outbound flight the next morning. They did work with us but it would have been great to know this in advance since our transportation leaving for the airport was at 5 AM. -NOISE! Noise from the street below continued well into the night and this was on a weekday. It was mostly music from somewhere on the street (we were on the 5th floor) and it did keep me up throughout the night. -Rooftop terrace doesn't have too great of a view, but I expected that. The tiles could be cleaner out there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in Greta area Clean . Standard room is too small Shower very tiny. it's taking space from the room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

María del Socorro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended in a very good location, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RABE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good choice
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amirabbas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, and we were given a complimentary room upgrade. Breakfast was good. The area around the hotel is full of attractions and busy streets with a lively, energetic vibe, especially for young people. The hotel design is nice, although it used to be better in the past. Parking is very difficult to find, and even taxis can only wait a few seconds for you because the area is so crowded. The staff were helpful, but their service could have been more professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

M.Mezher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location - clean rooms - Very good and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018