Bali Star City Hotel

Hotels
10 (72 reviews)
Koca Ağa Sokak No 3 , Istanbul , TR

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (Taksim / Istiklal)
Good price / suitable for short stays
Small and (for some) comfortable rooms
Close to transport and central attractions
One staff member (Emir) noted as helpful/competent
Cons:
Very poor cleanliness (dirty bedcovers, floors, towels)
Unhelpful / poor service and reception
Terrible breakfast quality
Room problems: AC issues, shower leaking, unsafe window
Amenities issues: Wi‑Fi problems, slippery/inadequate slippers
Insufficient or reused towels

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Multiple guests report very poor cleanliness: dirty bedcovers and pillows, floors, towels reused, rooms not cleaned properly, strong reports of overall filth and even cancellation due to unclean rooms.
Service
10
Several reviews describe unhelpful or poor service (receptionist issues, cleaning staff not available or not thorough), though one mention praises an employee (Emir) as competent.
Location
10
Consistently praised as excellent — described multiple times as the best location in Taksim/Istiklal and ideal for short stays; proximity to central square/transport is a clear strong point.
Room Quality
10
Rooms reported with problems: dysfunctional AC (temperature swings), shower leaking/poorly working, unsafe window, insufficient towels, and generally dirty furnishings.
Amenities
10
Amenities are weak: reported Wi‑Fi connection problems, slippery/inadequate slippers, malfunctioning AC and shower; common complaints across reviews.
Value for Money
10
Mixed but several guests highlight a good price and suitability for very short stays; given the low cost and central location some guests consider it strong value despite other issues.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast criticized as poor quality: stale/old vegetables, minimal selection (egg and bread), watery coffee and unhygienic kitchen area reported.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment is mixed-to-negative: strong negatives around cleanliness and service, but excellent location and low price make it acceptable for some short-stay guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-21 02:35

Property Description

Central Location in Istanbul
Located in the heart of Istanbul, Bali Star City Hotel offers easy access to popular landmarks such as Istiklal Street, Taksim Square, and Dolmabahce Palace.

Comfortable Accommodation
The hotel provides air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, minibar, and a private bathroom. Guests can also enjoy free WiFi throughout the property.

Convenient Services
With a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and room service, Bali Star City Hotel ensures a hassle-free stay for its guests.

Experience the best of Istanbul at Bali Star City Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 72 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Roger Violinist • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Access to the centre.

Cons:

doesn't have proper separate toilet and bathroom facilities and working fridge.theu don't provide hand towels and enough bath towels.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Islam • couple • kz
1
Pros:

Ничего

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The hotel staff are very nice and polite

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Lasha • couple • ge
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Bentara • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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ISMAIL • solo_traveller • ma
7
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Dmitrii • extended_group • ru
7
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Adil • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Nice small but Clean and comfortable. Best location in Taksim square. Good price

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Aleks • family_with_children • ca
1
I will never gonna come back in this property ever again
Pros:

First of all this place, it was not clean at all. The stuff are sitting and not doing anything. I was placed in the third floor and people they are smoking. I tried to open the window to get some fresh air. The window was almost to fall out thankfully, I have a strong hands I was able to hold in my hands. Staff was not very helpful and approachable or to ask to follow up with you if you need anything or assist you with anything. I end up using the same towel for almost a week. They provide me two towels, not even extra for the face the last day. I asked somebody if I can come clean my room the guy when he came to clean the room he didn’t even clean properly. The location was OK. It was close to Taxi Square but anything else no breakfast was terrible tomato which was probably cut night before and cucumber not even fresh one boiled egg and some bread. What kind of breakfast is that?. very poor and discharged for a breakfast. The coffee was a pure water even when you sit at the kitchen was not even clean and it smells. The cleanliness was the big part for me was not clean at all.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Monika • couple • es
1
Pros:

Nada, el hotel más sucio que he visto en mi vida. El trato del recepcionista fue tan pésimo que cancelamos nuestra estancia, perdiendo lo que habíamos pagado. La entrada olía a tabaco. Los otros huéspedes que había en la recepción estaban quejándose de lo sucias que estaban las habitaciones y pedían que se limpien y cambien las sábanas y toallas. EL PEOR LUGAR PARA ALOJARSE, sin duda.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Tarik • couple • sa
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • ph
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Seyedeh Sepaseh • solo_traveller • it
7
Cons:

The wifi connection

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Batuhan • couple • sg
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Anesa • extended_group • us
5
For those who plan to stay short and just sleep in, this is the right place to be at.
Pros:

I liked the location of the place and breakfast offer.

Cons:

The bedcovers and the pillows were black dirty. So was the floor. There were three beds and only two towels. When we asked for one more, they said the cleaning person is not there and they have no access to the towels and so. The AC was not working properly it was switching from 26 to 18 to 26 degrees, quite weird. When you use the shower, the water is all over as the shower is not working properly. The hotel had slippers for the room, but they were too slippery for the bathroom and not appropriate.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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KHALID • couple • sa
10
Pros:

Best location in istiklal street. Nice small and perfect choice for City triko

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • sa
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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kesraoui • extended_group • tn
4
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Andrey • family_with_children • kz
9
Pros:

Месторасположение просто супер!

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Baktyiar • solo_traveller • kg
10
Pros:

Emir👍хороший персонал. Знает свою работу.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee