Grand Star Hotel Bosphorus & Spa

Hotels
6.9 (530 reviews)
Siraselviler Cad. No:45 Taksim , Istanbul , tr
+90 212 252 70 70

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Misleading room descriptions
Bad food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
4.56
Multiple reviews indicated poor cleanliness and issues with housekeeping.
Service
8.53
Some reviews mentioned friendly staff, but overall service was inconsistent.
Location
9.57
Many reviews highlighted the great location of the hotel.
Room Quality
5.52
Numerous complaints about small, outdated, and misrepresented rooms.
Amenities
6.55
Basic amenities available, but frequently not meeting expectations.
Value for Money
6.51
Most reviews suggest the hotel did not provide good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
5.56
Consistent complaints about the quality of breakfast and food options.
Overall Experience
8.43
The overall sentiment reflects a blend of positive experiences and significant dissatisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:46

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Grand Star hotel, located on Taksim Square, offers spacious rooms with modern amenities like free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and stunning sea views. Each room includes a built-in closet for convenience.

Dining with a View
Indulge in regional delicacies at Dion Bar and Restaurant while enjoying panoramic views of the Bosphorus. From lamb stews to local spirits, the restaurant offers a culinary experience like no other.

Convenient Location
Situated just a stone's throw away from Taksim Metro Station, the hotel provides easy access to Istanbul's popular attractions. Whether you're visiting the Blue Mosque or heading to the airport, Grand Star Hotel's location makes travel a breeze.

Experience luxury, fine dining, and convenience at Grand Star Hotel. Book your stay now to elevate your Istanbul experience.

Important information:

Please kindly inform the hotel for your mini-bar menu upon arrival.

It is not allowed to bring food and beverages from outside to the hotel.

Guests are kindly requested to show the credit card used for reservation upon check-in.

Please note that children under 15 years old are not allowed to use swimming pool.

A swimming cap is required in order to use the hotel's swimming pool. It can also be bought on site.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for € 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 530 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.56
Service: 8.53
Location: 9.57
Room Quality: 5.52
Amenities: 6.55
Value for Money: 6.51
Food and Beverage: 5.56
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Bhavesh • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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george • extended_group • kw
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Mehmet • solo_traveller • nl
10
8 dagen leuke personele
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nabil • couple • eg
10
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Nermin • couple • de
1
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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TRKY_22 • extended_group • sa
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Ibrahim • family_with_children • eg
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Youssef • solo_traveller • ma
4
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Dmitry • couple • ru
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel with a perfect location. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Hoda • extended_group • eg
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Grand Star Hotel.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
اشراق • couple • sa
6
Pros:

الاسره صغيرة وقصيرة والإضاءة ضعيفه وليست كما في الصور وفراش السرير سي لايوجد اي ضيافه حتى الماء

Cons:

لم يعجبني ضيق الغرفه والأثاث غير جيد

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Awf • couple • ae
10
Pros:

The rooms were clean, the breakfast was delicious, and the view was amazing. The hotel’s location made it easy to explore the city. Special thanks to the staff for their kindness and professionalism.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Leonardo • couple • uy
7
Good value for money hotel in central Istambul
Pros:

The hotel is large, close to Taksim square, just 2 blocks away from Istiklak Caddesi. 24-hour front desk.

Cons:

The coffee at breakfast was impossible to drink

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Maral • couple • de
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Dlman • couple • de
9
Pros:

The hotel has a great location and the staff are welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Mir Mosharof • solo_traveller • bd
8
Pros:

Good place

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Inamedin • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Cigdem • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • lb
9
Pros:

Good bosphorus view , location is excellent

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Heba • couple • eg
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee