Faros Hotel Taksim

Hotels
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Independent
Taksim Caddesi No. 55, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34437 , Istanbul , TR

Facilities

Elevator
Conference space
Fireplace in lobby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
Library
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in lobby
Porter/bellhop
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good location
Cons:
Noise from disco

Categories

Cleanliness
7.88
The room was really clean with clean sheets and free water.
Service
8.35
Staff is helpful, smiling, and welcoming.
Location
8.39
Nice boutique hotel located near Taksim Square.
Room Quality
7.34
The room was comfortable but noise from the disco affected sleep.
Amenities
7.37
Provided coffee and tea in the room; basic amenities were satisfactory.
Value for Money
7.83
Good standard for the price considering location and services.
Food and Beverage
7.38
Breakfast was okay with fresh fruits, eggs, and salads.
Overall Experience
7.85
Overall, a great experience despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:31

Property Description

Breathtaking Views and Modern Amenities
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a cozy fireplace in the lobby.
Culinary Delights and Refreshing Drinks
Indulge in international cuisine at Faros restaurant or opt for room service. Don't miss the bar/lounge and the coffee shop/cafe for snacks and drinks.
Convenience and Comfort
Benefit from a business center, express check-in/out, and conference space. Relax in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms with LCD TVs and rainfall showers.
Contact us now to book your stay at Faros Hotel Taksim and experience the heart of Istanbul's vibrant city life.

Important information:

  • One child 9 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • 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.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 7.88
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.39
Room Quality: 7.34
Amenities: 7.37
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 7.38
Overall Experience: 7.85
G
Googling • Business • Istanbul
10
Great accommodation
Pros:

Great place to stay welcomes you all verry friendly staff

2026-03-11 • via Tripadvisor
7
735meralg • Family
10
Best option for accommodation in Taksim
Pros:

I have been Faros Hotel Taksim with my family, the staff is very helpful and so friendly. The hotel breakfast is delicious with variety of foods. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Highly recommend the hotel.

2026-03-06 • via Tripadvisor
I
ingie2026 • Couples
10
Very nice hotel
Pros:

Very good Location near taksim square and the metro
Excellent service
Excellent breckfast resonable prices
The room is clean

2026-01-22 • via Tripadvisor
W
William_ANZ • Family • South Africa
6
Average but good for a night or two.
Pros:

This place was well organized, good friendly staff it was by Taksim square and istikal street.

The hotel had 8 levels and a basement, guess what we were in the basement! No windows but so much street noise! The room was quite fancy and clean except for the beds, i hate to be fussy but there was a small brown mark on the sheet.

The room was quite average for the price a small minibar, a safe, hangers... It was good just for sleeping there.

The breakfast wasn't bad, again average. Yet there were quite little tables, and the room was quite loud filled with other guests.

Rapping it up, it was okay not bad rooms not bad breakfast not bad location, but i forgot to mention how bad the Wi-Fi was IT WAS NON EXISTANT!!!!!

2026-01-02 • via Tripadvisor
2
2gillr • Couples • Forres, Moray, Scotland
2
Noisy , in a bad area
Pros:

In a bad area just off Taksim Sq, A very very noisy night club opposite so no sleep. Air conditioning did nt work so v hot. Breakfast weird. Fairly clean but room very small.

2025-11-14 • via Tripadvisor
A
alisonhF668GA • Couples
4
FOR THE ATTENTION OF IGLU CRUISE CUSTOMERS
Pros:

Note to IGLU cruise customers Do not let them put you in this hotel if you are staying in Instanbul following a cruise. This hotel is definitely not a 4 star hotel. The rooms are very small. We stayed there for 2 nights following a weeks cruise on queen Victoria and with 2 suitcases there was no where to put them. The wardrobe had no full length hanging space and the floor in the bedroom was cracked and peeling. On one side of the bed there was a chair, no bedside table and on the other side a stool. The view from our window was of a completely decaying derelict building. The other window had a curtain drawn over it and when opened it was just boarded up with plyboard.

2025-11-09 • via Tripadvisor
C
connect2afshan • Friends getaway • Karachi, Sindh Province
8
Decent clean 3 star hotel
Pros:

Faros hotel is 2 to 5 minutes walk from Taksim. It is more like a decent clean 3 star hotel where some very basic amenities (suitcase stand, body lotion, iron) were missing. There was no closet but small shelves. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Bathroom shower had good hot water with proper drainage. Daily Housekeeping facility with two complimentary water bottles.
Hotel staff were always cooperative & helpful.
Buffet breakfast was indeed good. No restaurant on site or room service. But there are nearby eating places.
Outside hotel was very dirty & roads were broken with construction work ongoing. But the whole scenery changed 100 meters ahead.
Daily loud music at nearby building during our 5 night stay caused disturbance in sleep.

2025-10-30 • via Tripadvisor
N
nesrinemab • Solo travel • Sousse, Sousse Governorate
8
It was a great experience
Pros:

It’s been years kow that o stopped boking hotels and started taking airbnb instead, this year i had a busniness trip that was canceled last minute so i just bookee faros hotel in istanbul last minutes.. honestly it’s a good hotel, staff is helpfull smiling, welcoming and they speak arabic and english, my room was really clean, clean sheets, paper toilet, water eveyday was free and cooffe and tea was given everyday in a little kitchen in your room, the only problem i facedis the disco under the hotel that plays music until 5 am,, rhe first two days it was hard to sleepbut then i got used and because i was tiredi fell asleep,, breakfast was okay also fresh fruits, eggs, coffee salads, veggies etc
I will be back for sure to this hotel

2025-07-31 • via Tripadvisor
C
Caleb
10
Pros:

Nice boutique hotel located near taxis square. Rooms are chic and staff is very friendly. They have a really good breakfast as well.

2025-07-16 • via Nuitee
S
Shehryar • family
6
Pros:

Good location. Very walkable. Helpful staff.

2025-07-04 • via Nuitee
S
Syed • family
10
Pros:

Excellent places to live. Very courteous and friendly staff

2025-05-11 • via Nuitee
S
Salah • friends
10
Pros:

Not the first time will always come back

2025-03-30 • via Nuitee
F
Flyer48987901022 • Family
2
BAD AND POOR MANAGEMENT!
Pros:

Very bad management and doesn't care about guest satisfaction, we booked and paid in advance for 5 nights 5 guests, we faced a problem in the airport and couldn't travel and we asked for cancelation refund, we asked to deduct for one night due to date of arrival passed already and refund the other 4 nights, they refused to assist us with a definite NO! Very poor way to deal with guests that lost every amount they spent on their short vacation! Never booking again its terrible management we spoke to the manager himself and he said ABSOLUTELY NO!!

2025-01-19 • via Tripadvisor
S
sahar • family
2
Pros:

I was appalled by this place. After staying at over 10 hotels in the last 2 months I couldn’t believe it. The staff are so rude. I pointed out problems with the room such as holes in the floor, dirty beds and a strong smell - however, the staff were so rude to laugh and not take any responsibility. Not only this but they were talking about us in a rude and impolite manner to each other - not knowing we speak fluent Turkish and can know exactly they are saying. I reccomend everyone avoids this place

2025-01-08 • via Nuitee
M
Mehdi • family
6
Pros:

It was not as clean as expected.

2025-01-06 • via Nuitee
D
Danielle
2
Pros:

Don’t do it, terrible hotel

2024-12-30 • via Nuitee
M
Mehdi • family
6
Pros:

Average and old building.

2024-12-24 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • family
2
Pros:

There's a lot of music sounds coming all night,
Breakfast not fresh.
My biggest problem You can easily hear the sounds in the next to you other room,
Location very good close 5 min walk taksim.
For family not good because to many Arabia people walk in otell, but for single person fine cheap anyway
Thank you.

2024-12-11 • via Nuitee
S
Shamaila Ali • family
2
Pros:

I asked for a refund and they refused. So I booked somewhere else.
I thought Taksim was far so booked another hotel in Sultanahmet.
The hotel didn't even refund despite us not coming to the hotel and informing them way in advance.

2024-12-10 • via Nuitee
S
s_sharif67 • Couples • Luton, Bedfordshire, England
8
Very good
Pros:

Good location. Excellent customer service. Rooms are quite big size. High speed WiFi. Taksim square and Istiklal street are just 3 minutes walk. Breakfast is average though. Metro station is 5 minutes away. For the price, it’s worth staying there.

2024-11-04 • via Tripadvisor