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05 Apr 2025
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Hotel Description

With a stay at Seminal Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, within a 5-minute walk of Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue. This spa hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Galata Tower and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Bosphorus. Make yourself at home in one of the 93 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.

Hotel policies

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Professional property host/manager

Pets not allowed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Check-in from: 2:00 PM
Check-in by: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 12:00 PM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Important information

You need to know
  • Pool access available from noon to 6:00 PM.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Instructions
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 250 per day(3 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 300.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Spoken Language

Arabic

English

Farsi

Turkish

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Dining services

Concierge

Laundry

Spa

Entertainment

Smoking areas

Childcare

Business facilities

Transportation services

Accessible facilities

Other

Concierge services

Laundry facilities

Television in common areas

Garden

Library

Children's pool

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Spa services on site

Multilingual staff

24-hour front desk

Porter/bellhop

Full-service spa

Steam room

Sauna

Designated smoking areas

Assistive listening devices available

Area shuttle (surcharge)

Number of restaurants - 1

Number of meeting rooms - 2

Number of indoor pools - 1

Snack bar/deli

Turkish bath/Hammam

Number of bars/lounges - 1

Terrace

Distance from property (ft) - 3

Distance from property (meters) - 1

Lot hours - 24 hours

Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk

Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms

Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Visual alarms in hallways

Handrails in hallways

Handrails in stairways

Wheelchairs available on site

Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel reviews

6.2
Fair113 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness6.6/10
Service6.4/10
Comfort6.6/10
Condition6.0/10
location10/10
Neighborhood8.2/10
Amenities5.4/10
2/10
Poor
Amna, 31 Aug 2024
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The rooms were very small AC was not working rooms were hot in August and they didn't give me a fan

6/10
Fair
Hafza, 22 Aug 2024
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I booked this hotel because of the pool. But the pool opened at 12pm and it was very uncomfortable swimming in the pools as the staff kept telling us to be quiet as people were having messages. Even though we were not even making any noise. We felt like we was not wanted. Some days they opened the pools at 1pm. Which wasted all our morning.

2/10
Poor
Haytham, 11 Aug 2024
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It’s so bad service

6/10
Fair
Mehrnaz, 14 May 2024
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No air conditioning , too much noise in room! Fine breakfast, nice staff , walkable to taksim square! Small rooms

2/10
Poor
Amanj, 24 Nov 2023
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Very dirty not clean at all all inside interior is very very old and the power cut off. Suddenly I called them please my powers off and he’s upset so I’m not gonna recommend for anybody. I hope your website take out this hotel from your list because it’s gonna be Affecting your website thank you

2/10
Poor
SAVVAS, 30 Sep 2023
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I will never stay again

8/10
Excellent
Ingrid, 03 Sep 2023
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Room was comfortable but you could hear external noise from the street, corridor and other rooms Swiming pool is open only from 12 to 6pm no towels are provided for the pool Very close to public transport and main shopping area Breakfast was good, providing a good variety of foods Staff were mostly friendly Overall is a good stay near Taksim Square

2/10
Poor
Rounza, 02 Sep 2023
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Front desk being rude.

2/10
Poor
Riaz, 26 May 2023
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Worst hotel ever!

The worst hotel I've ever been too. The pics are misleading. The manager himself is extremely rude. When we checked in, the hotel room was burning hot. When we turned on the A/C and fan, the noise was so loud, we couldn't hear anything else. On top of that, the air coming out was hot too. When We asked, we were told that it's central system and the heating is on at the moment not the A/C. It was hot outside and they still had the heaters on. My entire family didn't sleep all night. We came downstairs at 3AM to complain again, and we were told that we'll need to talk to the manager. In the meantime, they gave us a pedestal fan, which itself was was loud. In the morning, when we spoke to the manager to complain, he in turn started yelling at us! Basically told us to suck it up or get out. If management is like that, what could the rest of the staff do? This hotel included breakfast, and it was horrible too. Food looked like it was days old. To top it all off, I saw twice, they were allowing guests to bring in prostitutes. PROSTITUTES! What kind of hotel is this????? Never again! Stay away if you can. The pictures are staged, the rooms are not as they're shown. Only fools would stay here. If I can give 0 stars or 0 rating to any hotel, this would be it!

2/10
Poor
VIELKA, 26 Apr 2023
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never stay in this hotel a lot things happen there first you can sleep well a lot noise during the nighttime it doesn't feel like hotel just like motel is the worst hotel ever that I stay

8/10
Excellent
Hussain, 06 Nov 2021
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الموقع ممتاز

الفندق في تقسيم موقع ممتاز قريب من كل احتياجاتك حتى المترو افضل ما فيه الاستقبال مدير الاستقبال السيد vedat .للأسف الفندق مزعج قليلا وخاصة في الليل من السكان وانتقال الأصوات بين الغرب

8/10
Excellent
Jodiana, 12 Mar 2020
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Ok first the hotel was clean.props to that.however the bathroom was too small and when we went to use the pool at 6:15 we were told it was close.not much selection in the breakfast area.

10/10
Exceptional
RAED, 29 Feb 2020
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Gréât staf

Very nice staff

6/10
Fair
Adel, 18 Jan 2020
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I will not advice any of my friend for this hotel.

Everything is ok expected the guest's services was unexpected from the hotel as 1) internet was bad not strong. 2) they not supply the supplement everyday free bottle of water , they are asking for a payment. 3) tea & coffee back they refuse to supply every day they want to charge for it !!!! All hotel 3 star in Istanbul they gives free. 4) in breakfast only 1 type of tea no tea back available & if I asked them to have omelets the want to change money extra. 5) the breakfast is very normal as 2 or 3 star hotel's not as 4.8 star . I really was shocked for what i pay.

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 10 Oct 2019
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Hotel was so basic , nothing like the pictures on website

4/10
Poor
Ma Patricia, 14 Jun 2019
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Horrible stay

One of the staff assisted us to our room. Except for their air conditioning, it's horrible cause it's too hot. We called the Receptionist about it and responded immediately but only said that it's the maximum degree of cooling and then left us. Please recheck your rooms once you check in so you'll get a good night's sleep.

2/10
Poor
Karwan, 26 Apr 2019
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Worse hotel in istanbul

Mnot happy about my staying!! I won’t go back again their staff wasn’t polite!!!

2/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 18 Mar 2019
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I have A LOT to say about this hotel, currently in a complaints process. Avoid booking this hotel, photos and description is a complete lie and they ruined my mother’s 50th birthday.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 13 Mar 2019
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The location was handy but the hotel was being refurbished.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 29 Oct 2018
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Close to takseem square..............................

4/10
Poor
Rashad, 05 Aug 2018
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AVOID THIS HOTEL. YOU'LL BE PISSED OFF.

1. Room Cleaning Service - non existent 2. Pool - never available 3. Staff - RUDE, but definitely up for a smile when time to tip 4. We stayed for nearly a week, and in that time we saw customers fighting with reception staff, wrong rooms, everyone's rooms dirty, instead of changing sheets they just flipped them over, dirty towels folded and put back, 4. Tried to over charge by 50 Lira when ordering a cab through them at reception 5. Breakfast menu - CRAP, UHT Milk, No Fresh Milk, despite having had them confirmed before hand, if you're going from the UK, you can forget toast and scrambled eggs - or eggs of any kids for that matter! what they call European and Continental Menu is cornflakes with UHT milk. Breakfast was supposed to be available till 10, but IF you have the bad experience of every staying there, you'll see them start picking stuff up at 9.30 - 9.45, just clearing out buffet side and when you ask them, even though they all have conversational english, the answer will be 'no no dont know time finish' its just pathetic, when you have kids with you its just so annoying Just a really rude, unpleasant, unprofessional all round service, there was guests from all over the world staying and so many of them fighting at the reception counter over the same things, all round bad experience, really upsetting when you spend so much money and just expect a little courtesy

10/10
Exceptional
Adrian, 05 Jul 2018
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Seminal Hotel

Great location. Short walk to the metro station to Taksim square. Wifi was not fantastic but the staff are friendly and helpful.

6/10
Fair
natalia, 05 Feb 2018
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Acceptable

Location is good but that is the reason why you want to book an hotel in Taksim. I think in Istanbul you can find a much better hotel for the same price.Everything looks cheap in this hotel,the tv no working properly same as the fridge with was just there as a piece of forniture.Breakfast had not a good selection of food and was pretty disappointed for being Turkey..

10/10
Exceptional
ALI, 08 Dec 2017
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Great location

At first the location of hotel is great near Taksim Square and metro,all you need are near you from markets and restaurants. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was acceptable. I recommend it

8/10
Excellent
Stevin Azo, 10 Jul 2017
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Great hotel.

I had a triple on an upper floor. It was spacious and clean. There is an AC and it was good enough. The window also opens so fresh air is available. It's a touristy area, but was quiet at night. There are a few shops nearby to buy water and things for the room, in addition to lots of restaurants nearby. Its very close to the Taksin Metro, Istaklal, Gezi Park, and the Airport Bus stop. There is breakfast which consists of scrambled eggs, lots of breads, meats and cheeses, cereals, juices, coffee, etc. It wasn't the best I've had, but it was ok. There's an indoor pool that is free for guests, plus a spa where you can get various treatments for a fee. The elevators stop whether you press up or down which was odd indeed. The WiFi worked. I would stay here again.

2/10
Poor
AH, 25 Aug 2016
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Terrible AC , fridge doesn't work if u leave room

8/10
Excellent
Shanaze, 25 Aug 2015
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Seminal Hotel

the location was excellent. the room was fairly small but comfortable. the room was advertised with breakfast, but we were asked to pay 5 lira for eggs and a further payment for orange juice. We were not told it was not a full breakfast.

10/10
Exceptional
Pat, 25 Dec 2024
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Au top

2/10
Poor
Mariam, 04 Dec 2024
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För dåligt

Jätte otrevliga personal , nästan ingen talar engelska så bra heller!! Luktar rök överallt rekommenderar ej

10/10
Exceptional
Pherzaad, 22 Jul 2024
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Veldig fint hotel, nær sentrum, fin lobby. God frokost :)

10/10
Exceptional
Birol, 25 Feb 2024
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Ich war sehr zufrieden für den preis Verhältnis

2/10
Poor
yilmaz, 29 Jan 2024
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Dışarıda bankta yatın bu otele gitmeyin

Otel görevlilerinin müşterilere olan ilgi ve alakaları son derece düşük seviyeliydi. Oda cok soguktu.temizlik sıfır. Ozellikle resepsiyondaki gorevli son derece ukala ve seviyesizdi.

6/10
Fair
Maike, 06 Aug 2023
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Die Zimmer sind sehr geengt, was auf den Fotos anders wirkt. Der Pool steht nur eine kleine Begrenzte Zeit zur Verfügung( 12-18). Umgebung ist sehr laut da das Hotel mitten in der Stadt ist und man das Gefühl hat Istanbul schläft nie. Für die Erkundung der Stadt ist es geeignet.

6/10
Fair
Baris, 30 Apr 2023
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Otel merkezi yerde olması cok iyi fakat inanılmaz odalar ufak ve çok fazla ses alıyor. Resepsiyon güler yüzlü fakat kat görevlileri sanki zorla çalışıyor derecesinde suratsız

4/10
Poor
Erdal, 15 Aug 2022
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2 pluspunt lokatie en vriendelijkheid personeel Badkamer niet echt fris en hygiënisch Kamer vrij klein

2/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 12 Jun 2022
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Unprofessional vibe in many aspects

I cannot recommend this hotel for many reasons.

2/10
Poor
Selmen, 07 Jun 2022
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Top Lage aber schlechtes Hotel

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 21 Feb 2022
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Comfort not as expected. Breakfast is good. Bath and accessories not sufficient.

2/10
Poor
Youcef, 23 Dec 2021
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Hôtel tres salle

Chambre tres salle frigo aussi On a pres cette hôtel pour la piscine mais on a nager une fois apres toujours piscine fermée!!!!!!! L'effectif tres racistes (pas tous mais la majorité) Sur tout a l'accueil Je vous conseille de penser 1000 fois avant de réserver a cette hotel on a gâcher notre vacances

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 29 Nov 2021
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a lot of noise, looks like the room is not washed. I booked a non-smoking room. The room I got. people have smoked inside before me. Got sick of it. Last day ruined my whole vacation.

2/10
Poor
Samir, 26 Oct 2021
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Jätte dåligt hotell obekvämt

2/10
Poor
Mohammad, 21 Oct 2021
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Jätte dåligt hotell och obekväm

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 14 Nov 2019
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Småt , ødelagt seng , men godt forhold til lokalitwt

8/10
Excellent
Dogukan, 02 Nov 2019
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Alles in Ordnung. Gemütlich und Sauber. Reiches Frühstück

2/10
Poor
Aukje, 12 Sep 2019
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Slecht en vies hotel! Echt niet doen! Verblijven ook alleen maar toeristen geen enkel Turkse gasten. Daarnaar hygiene echt vies. Vieze vlekken overal en de douche heel slecht

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 09 Sep 2019
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Güzel bir otel

Otel konum olarak süper yemekleri de yeterli rahatça konaklama yapılabilir bir otel tavsiye ederim

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 13 Aug 2019
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buffet oli hyvää ja majoituksen ei ollut kiva koska se oli niin kuuma

10/10
Exceptional
Muthana, 13 Aug 2019
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Hotell*****

10/10
Exceptional
Azan, 25 Jun 2019
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تركيا العشق

موقع ممتاز قريب من ميدان تقسيم

2/10
Poor
Deniz, 05 May 2019
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Kotu otel kotu hizmet

Inanilmaz pis odalar. Odada selpak yok ida servisi denilen bir sey yok. Su bile ikram etmediler. Cok kucuk oda ve cok kucuk yatak. Gunluk 500 tl niye odedik anlamadim

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