Taksim Sem House

Hotels
6.9 (295 reviews)
Şehit Muhtar Mah.Taksim Yağhanesi Sok.No5 :Beyoğlu/İSTANBUL , 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
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (Taksim / Istiklal)
Friendly and helpful staff
Good value for money / price-performance
Convenient for shops, restaurants and events
Cozy rooms for the price
Cons:
Serious cleanliness issues reported (odors, mold, dirty linens/bathroom)
Thin walls / street noise and poor sound insulation
Small / cramped bathrooms and room maintenance issues
No elevator
Occasional language barrier with staff

Categories

Cleanliness
3
Multiple reviews report severe cleanliness problems (strong odors, mold, hair, very dirty bathrooms and linens); several guests described the room and bathroom as unacceptably dirty.
Service
8.8
Staff frequently described as friendly and kind; some language barriers noted (staff not fluent in French/English) but guests used translators and found reception helpful.
Location
9.3
Consistently praised for excellent, central location near Taksim/İstiklal and close to shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
5.5
Mixed: some called rooms cozy and acceptable, others reported very small/ cramped bathrooms, poor maintenance and strong odors or smoking smells; soundproofing is weak.
Amenities
6.5
Limited amenities noted (no elevator mentioned, basic hotel offerings); balcony/fixtures sometimes in poor condition — overall basic but functional for the price.
Value for Money
8.5
Multiple guests explicitly state good price/quality ratio and good value for money.
Food and Beverage
6.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
6.7
Overall mixed impressions: many praise location, staff and value, but significant negative experiences focused on cleanliness and noise reduce the overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-30 15:09

Property Description

Central Location in Istanbul
Located in the heart of Istanbul, Taksim Sem House offers easy access to iconic landmarks such as Istiklal Street and Taksim Square, all within walking distance.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Experience comfort and convenience in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like a coffee machine, fridge, and flat-screen TV. Some rooms even feature a kitchen for added flexibility.

Convenient Services and Facilities
Enjoy a hassle-free stay with 24-hour room service, a shared kitchen, and free WiFi throughout the property. Take advantage of our ironing service and business facilities during your stay.

Book now and indulge in a memorable stay at Taksim Sem House, where convenience meets comfort in the heart of Istanbul.

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: 12:30 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 295 reviews
Cleanliness: 3
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 6.9
Overall Experience: 6.7
R
Randjelovic • solo_traveller • rs
10
Pros:

The location is absolutely fantastic,just a 3-minute walk to the metro, Taksim Square, and Istiklal Street. The room had a nice balcony, excellent air conditioning, and a very comfortable bed. I also really appreciated being able to make tea and coffee at the reception. Lastly, the host was always available, responsive, and very helpful.

Cons:

Nothing, everything was great!

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Hellenbárt • couple • hu
8
Megfelelő szálláshely, ha Isztambulra vagy kíváncsi, és kell egy bázis
Pros:

A szállás nagyon közel van közlekedési csomóponthoz, metró-és buszvonalak mellett található, csendes utcában. Az általunk foglalt szoba tágas volt, és tartozott hozzá egy kellemes kis terasz is, ami nagyon jó volt. Az ágyak kényelmesek és tiszták voltak, a fürdőszoba funkcionális, de jó. A szobában volt hűtőszekrény, mosógép, vízforraló és egy főzőlap is. Kiemelném a személyzet kedvességét, rugalmasságát és segítőkészségét. Bármiben fordulhattunk hozzájuk, segítettek megoldani.
Mi Isztambul miatt mentünk, az volt a fontos,hogy legyen egy megbízható bázisunk, ahonnan minden nap elindulhatunk várost nézni, a szálláson legyen terasz, saját fürdőszoba, légkondi és hűtőszekrény, és lehessen nyugodtan pihenni- ennek mindnek megfelelt a szállás.

Cons:

A szoba felszereltsége kissé hiányos, például nincs a mosogató mellett egy edényszárító, kevés az evőeszköz, tányér, vagy nincs hajszárító a fürdőszobában, ezeket érdemes lenne pótolni. Ráférne egy karbantartás is a szállásra, például a zuhanyzóban hiányos a csaptelep

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jan • solo_traveller • nz
5
Friendly people
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

When I arrived shower wasnt connected and air conditioning didnt work - they did change me to another room

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
M
Mohameed • couple • iq
1
احقر سكن في حياتي
Pros:

ولا شي عجبني مكان حقير جدا

Cons:

صاحب الفندق وضعني في اعلى طابق رغم اني عمري 60 سنه والسلم متعب وسيء

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
Şakir • couple • tr
7
Pros:

Taksime yakın sessiz bir sokakda olması

Cons:

Asansör yoktu.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
D
Dirk • extended_group • de
10
Preis-Leistung passt
Pros:

Preis-Leistung passt

Cons:

-

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
B
Babayeva • family_with_children • az
10
Çok güzeldi
Pros:

Hepsini

Cons:

-

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
S
selma • extended_group • fr
5
Passable
Pros:

Espace dans la chambre, assez propre. Hotel basique pour cette rue. Les réceptionnistes très sympa.

Cons:

Salle de bain/WC trop à l'étroit mais passable, trop de bruit dans la rue, music venant de tout les cafés longent la rue. Je pense que c'est un hotel pour les plus jeunes.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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RADHIA • family_with_children • dz
8
Un bon séjour
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel et l emplacement de l hôtel près de l avenue Istiklal et magasin shok et les restaurants

Cons:

Le personnel ne comprend pas ni français ni anglais mais heureusement qu il y avait traducteur Google, j ai pu leur parler

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
J
Jose David • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

Todo perfecto

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
M
Mazhar • couple • gb
2
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
C
Christos-Rafael • solo_traveller • gr
7
Just about satisfied.
Pros:

Incredible and convenient location. Really good value for money. Very friendly stuff, cozy room. I booked four days just a few days before I went to Istanbul for a concert and it was a really good price. If I visit Istanbul again I would come to this hotel once again.

Cons:

The bathroom needs some better maintenance.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
H
Horobets • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
J
Jose David • couple • es
9
Pros:

Todo bien

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
M
Mohammed • couple • be
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Zeina • extended_group • lb
2
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Thomas Emanuel • couple • it
10
Confortable y satisfactoria
Pros:

La ubicación y el servicio

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
D
Dmitrii • solo_traveller • ru
9
Pros:

Отличное месторасположение, соотношение цены и качества, приветливый персонал, поддерживают беседу! Всё отлично!

Cons:

Очень сильная слышимость между номерами

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
T
Tural • couple • az
1
Pros:

I wrote to u everything all my complains.We didnt even stay in that hotel.So dirty,smelly.We want our money back.We didnt stay in that hotel.When we entered to room immediately left the hotel.Pls pay back our payment back.Its too shame being that hotel in booking.com.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
A
AMEER • family_with_children • iq
4
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee