The Story Hotel Pera

Hotels
9.5 (1924 reviews)
Kumbaracı Sk. No 66 Taksim Beyoglu , Istanbul , TR
+90 212 292 29 80

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Noise from nearby clubs
Beds too hard for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
Guests praised the staff for being friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
10
Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent and convenient location.
Room Quality
8.8
Some reviews mentioned the comfort level, but also noted issues with bed firmness.
Amenities
9.3
Basic amenities were offered, with wireless internet provided for free.
Value for Money
9.8
Positive feedback on the overall value, with some highlights on room upgrades.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Nearby food options were abundant, but no significant dining was offered at the hotel.
Overall Experience
10
Overall, guests enjoyed their stays and noted a very positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 06:40

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Free WiFi and Flat-Screen TV
Experience comfort and convenience in our modern rooms equipped with complimentary WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Unwind after a day of exploring Istanbul’s vibrant Beyoglu district.

Elegant Decor and High Ceilings
Indulge in luxury with our air-conditioned rooms featuring elegant dark wooden furniture and high ceilings. Relax in style during your stay at The Story Hotel Pera.

Convenient Amenities and Prime Location
Enjoy amenities such as a minibar, tea/coffee facilities, and a work desk in every room. With a kitchenette available in select rooms, feel right at home. Explore nearby attractions like Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace with ease. Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Story Hotel Pera.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 1924 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 9.8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 10
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Brian • couple • au
10
Great location
Pros:

Excellent hotel in a great location. Very close to shops and restaurants

Cons:

No breakfast

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • couple • gr
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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ray • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Excellent communication leading up to and during our stay in a brillant and vibrant location. Mustafa and his team could not do enough for us.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • ca
10
Fantastic find we’ll be staying again on our way to Asia in December.
Pros:

Very quiet,close to restaurants and metro from airport.

Cons:

All good

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • in
8
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Khulod • couple • sa
8
الموظفون الاستقبال رائعون
Pros:

الموقع

Cons:

صغيره الغرفه

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Petio • couple • bg
10
Pros:

The hotel is located very close to metro station Sishane on line M2. It is close to Istiklal Street too. The staff is very polite and helped me to accommodate earlier .The room was spacious with two separate beds. I highly recommend that hotel for short stay

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Samer • couple • us
10
The one hotel I come back to every time. Couldn't be happier.
Pros:

I come through Istanbul at least twice a year and I stay here every single time; by far the best value for your money you can get anywhere in the area. Gorgeous hotel with beautiful, high ceiling rooms, wonderful amenities, and the friendliest staff in the city, all in an ideal location right off Istiklal and the metro.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
J
Jordie • couple • au
8
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • extended_group • gb
10
A great overnight stay before cruise.
Pros:

Very clean, great location, close to cruise port, very friendly and good value for money

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Palina • couple • us
9
Nice stay in the heart of everything
Pros:

It is in a great location, near the busiest street in Istanbul, but it was quiet in the room. The room was spacious and clean.

Cons:

The mattress is a little rough.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • solo_traveller • nl
10
Perfecte keuze voor een stedentrip naar Istanboel
Pros:

Uitstekende ligging, prachtige en comfortabele kamer , gastvrij personeel

Cons:

Niets

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Edgaras • couple • lt
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
M
Mark Spring • family_with_children • nz
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Karl • couple • au
10
Wonderful well run hotel, staffed very well, in a great location, that is comfortable, clean, safe and quiet, at a good
Pros:

Great hotel, run by competent helpful staff that want you to enjoy your stay. Centrally located near to transport options, Bosphorus, Taksim Square, Galata Tower etc and plenty of eateries and shops and bars around. Hotel is clean, safe, comfortable and quiet. Beds are very comfortable. Great shower facilities, wifi, tea and coffee making facilities, room safe, friendly staff.

Cons:

They only flaw was no breakfast facilities provided but any kind of breakfast is easily available nearby.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Tanis Marion • family_with_children • eg
10
Excellent location, with so much of central Istanbul walkable from the door
Pros:

Excellent location, nice view from the balcony room. Restaurant recommendations,

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Hasnain • extended_group • us
10
Great stay at The Story Hotel Pera, amazing location and a really friendly front desk team. We’d definitely stay here ag
Pros:

The location was unbeatable, right on İstiklal Street, so we were steps from all the shops, cafes, and nightlife, and just a short walk to Galata Tower. Perfect base for exploring on foot. The front desk staff were also great, quick with check-in and check-out, happy to help with recommendations, and just really friendly.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
K
Karl • couple • au
10
Perfect spot to stay while visiting Istanbul. Very well run, clean, comfortable and safe hotel staffed by competent and
Pros:

The Story is a wonderful small hotel located in the heart of Istanbul. The location is great and despite the hustle and bustle in the surrounding area, the rooms are quiet, comfortable, clean and safe. The guys at reception are so helpful and informative. If we return to Istanbul, we would stay here again.

Cons:

Everything was so enjoyable staying here. It really is a very well run compact hotel. There was nothing to dislike.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Dannielle • couple • au
9
Perfect location for a quick stay, staff were wonderful and exceptionally helpful (Thanks MK!)
Pros:

Location was excellent, room was quiet, staff were excellent.

Cons:

Nothing. All was great.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee