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09 May 2025
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Hotel Description

With a stay at The Independent Hotel Taksim in Istanbul (Taksim), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Taksim Square and Galata Tower. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Dolmabahçe Palace and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Egyptian Bazaar. Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Professional property host/manager

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Pets not allowed

Check-in from: 2:00 PM
Check-in by: anytime
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
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Important information

You need to know
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • 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
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Minimal age
18
Spoken Language

Arabic

Russian

English

Azerbaijani

French

Turkish

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Concierge

Laundry

Non-smoking

Other

Elevator

Safe-deposit box at front desk

24-hour front desk

Porter/bellhop

Wheelchair accessible – no

Hotel reviews

7.6
Very Good200 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness7.6/10
Service8.0/10
Comfort8.2/10
Condition7.6/10
Amenities7.2/10
10/10
Exceptional
Paul, 31 Jan 2025
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Staff are fantastic. We had fun chatting with them. There are many sounds in this city and it’s up to you whether you enjoy them or not. The area is vibrant with people culture foods and music. Loved it all. We will be back.

8/10
Excellent
Garry, 21 Jan 2025
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Great place to stay in the Taksim Area { Tourist area } Kafes, Shops, Restaurants , easy walking.

8/10
Excellent
Rodrigo, 14 Nov 2024
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The place was nice, but the noise from the surrounding pubs was too much, usually the music lasted until 5 AM.

8/10
Excellent
Garry, 03 Nov 2024
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Taksim is where its at - you must see it and the Rest of Istanbul at least once.

6/10
Fair
Suzana, 07 Oct 2024
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Staff working at the recepte are very nice but it is absolutely not hygienic in the room, we had to ask the staff to change the bed clothes and it was never done. They came into the rum to make the bed and leave water bottles, so we had to wash cups with only water for a whole week

6/10
Fair
Kian, 04 Oct 2024
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There is no lift from ground level to first level and you should carry your luggage by yourself. Staff are not friendly.

2/10
Poor
manal, 03 Sep 2024
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the air conditioner was not working and the room is so dirty , I don’t recommend at all

8/10
Excellent
Dalia, 27 Jun 2024
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Hotel was clean, location was central...One thing I have to mention is the noise from a nightclub close by that you can hear in the room up to 3 in the morning or so!!

8/10
Excellent
Garry, 19 Jun 2024
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Good location - gets a little noisy at night if you keep your windows open - shut them and turn on the A C if needed.

8/10
Excellent
Domingo, 11 Jun 2024
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It was an excellent location but noise at evening till morning. Overall it was satisfactory stay

10/10
Exceptional
Kyle, 20 Apr 2024
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I stayed here for 2 night very friendly staff to deal with they was super nice to me i will stay there again for sure next time im in Istanbul

8/10
Excellent
Garry, 07 Apr 2024
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No problems here - you can shop on Iskatel st. or use the metro or take the underground train { in the metro stat. } to Kabatas and then get on the tram and view the Bosphorus strait- easily. Or if you are a hiker - head out and beat feet to the water views of the Bosphorus - 30 - 35 min - max. from Iskatel st. Check out the kafe's.

8/10
Excellent
Garry, 29 Mar 2024
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Easy access to everything from taxis, shopping , Kafe's, Meydan excursion points, banking, Camilla Mosque is nice to listen to in the background - soft, and Iskatel blvd is 3 minutes away.

10/10
Exceptional
Reza, 11 Mar 2024
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Nice location.

10/10
Exceptional
Mahamoud, 08 Jan 2024
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Good staff especially reception guys very very good good service

8/10
Excellent
Calvin, 28 Dec 2023
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Pleasant stay. Great location. Good price!

10/10
Exceptional
Olia, 18 Dec 2023
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Nice

10/10
Exceptional
Mina, 11 Dec 2023
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Staff was very helpful

10/10
Exceptional
Abubakr, 07 Dec 2023
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Brilliant hotel just off istiklal. All staff very friendly and helpful especially Kader. Will definitely stay again

6/10
Fair
Barry, 16 Oct 2023
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Very disappointed as the room had no hot water in the they told us you had to run it for half an hour but it didn't get hot a very nosie area and had to ask them to sort the door lock

10/10
Exceptional
Shaylene, 04 Oct 2023
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The value for the money here was right on point. Very helpful owner and staff and perfectly adequate accommodations with all the basics you need. It is very loud at night but it also means you’re in a happening neighborhood! We had a lot of fun. Bring ear plugs, download white noise and get really good value for your money by staying here!

8/10
Excellent
Willem, 20 Sep 2023
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to much nois at night. it is understandeble because it is an outgoing area.

10/10
Exceptional
Hassanah, 11 Sep 2023
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I liked the service, clean, and close by .

8/10
Excellent
Marouene, 02 Jul 2023
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Convenient stay

10/10
Exceptional
Emily, 17 Jun 2023
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Cheap and convenient for visit purposes.

8/10
Excellent
jennifer, 13 Apr 2023
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Overall good experience. Central location and interesting architectural work.

10/10
Exceptional
Nicole, 05 Apr 2023
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The staff was really nice ! They really took care of us during our stay there. The room was clean and organized. We really loved our stay there

2/10
Poor
REZA, 17 Mar 2023
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We stayed 4 nights but 48 hours of it heater and air-condition was not working. The staff refuse to give us small heater. Rooms with a lots of spiders.

10/10
Exceptional
Aimad Eddahbi, 15 Mar 2023
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Great location, clean, nice staff, the best place in Taksim, highly recommend it.

6/10
Fair
BONNIE, 09 Jan 2023
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OK .Centre of Taksim Square Good for short stays.Bit old property old elevator . but clean and close to all. We stayed only for 9 hours.

10/10
Exceptional
Nedal, 04 Jan 2023
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Excellent location, wonderful English speaking staff. The Manager as well as the young gentlemen with Lebanese heritage. Far much better experience than my last stay in another place. I am certain it would be even better once repairs are completed.

10/10
Exceptional
Wafa, 01 Jan 2023
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The staff was so friendly

10/10
Exceptional
Nazar mohammad, 09 Dec 2022
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It is a small hotel , but comfortable and economic. easy access to everywhere near Taxim . Isteklal street is 1 minute walk , Taxim square is 5 minutes walk . Easy access to all transportation. The room was a bit small Or maybe my room was small . I stayed on 3rd floor . But the good thing is that the rooms are sound proof . And air-conditioned . I will definitely stay there again . Oh by way the for those who travel with car , this property don’t have car park nearby , but there are few paid car parkings about 5 minutes by walking distance.

10/10
Exceptional
Mohammad, 28 Nov 2022
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Great building with high ceilings. Amir at reception was very helpful. Helped arrange airport transfer at a reasonable price.

2/10
Poor
Bilal, 28 Oct 2022
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Very noisy

2/10
Poor
Abdo, 27 Oct 2022
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The place not clean and the property is not as in the photo I leave the hotel in the second day

8/10
Excellent
Denzil, 26 Oct 2022
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Centrally Located.

A nice hotel right in the centre of the party area. Shower was good. Bed was super-comfortable. Pillows need to be changed. They are stained. Staff friendly and helpful.

4/10
Poor
Achraf, 11 Oct 2022
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A huge effort must be made regarding cleaniness. I was mislead by pictures and comments, but it wasn't as expected. The good point about the hotel is the location that is in the middle of Istiklal street.

4/10
Poor
Mohamed, 29 Sep 2022
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hair dryer wasn't working and i ask to be chakecked , they didnt care

2/10
Poor
Jaime, 24 Sep 2022
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Big mistake reserving in this hotel, I had a reservation for two nights but I move the next day, besides is not refundable!, first of all if you are only single and if you plan to party all night long and also this is the place for you, otherwise run away. The stairs and the rooms smell so much like cigarettes, the noise is so bad you are not gonna be able to sleep even with earplugs because the bars are just downstairs. the beds are so hard! I ended up with back and pain shoulder, and the pillows need to be replaced. The elevator was not working and my key was not working either every time I needed to use my room the staff had to open it for me. among other problems.

2/10
Poor
MAHMOUD, 22 Sep 2022
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Rooms are too old, and small unlike the photos! the facility needs a lot of repiars! elevator is always not working

2/10
Poor
Emad, 08 Sep 2022
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I couldn’t find the hotel . Taxi couldn’t get me there. No one in the area knows the hotel. Tried to contact the hotel and no response

4/10
Poor
Marcel, 30 Aug 2022
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Very disappointing. Checking in was difficult and hotel staff was rigid in resolving an unexpected issue. We had reserved a room for 2 people with 2 beds. Description of room on Expedia site was not consistent with what the hotel staff’s understanding. And we were given a room with one bed only instead, despite our specific reservation and our willingness to pay extra if necessary. Additionally a large window in the room did not have curtains to block sun light and to allow for privacy. Thanks to a good person on staff (Mr Salih), a window cover was provided. The following day, we were moved to a different room still with one bed only instead of two as expected. The room was very noisy. Poorly maintained and poorly inspected. Among others things, the windows covers were missing hooks and not holding properly. The hotel’s standing could improve under a competent management with customer focused staff.

10/10
Exceptional
Thinley, 29 Aug 2022
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Hotel is in a right location and everything is nearby ..that’s what I like the most ..It’s all walkable distance and it’s so convenient.The hotel staff are really helpful if you need any help and they are friendly.

4/10
Poor
Marcel, 28 Aug 2022
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Very disappointed. Poor attention to customer needs. One exception: Mr. Salih (a worker there) was helpful. Expedia site appeared to show incorrect room information. That created a problem upon our checking in. Hotel staff / checking staff was rigid. Noisy site. Hotel has good potential if management is serious and focused to improve, to satisfy the clients.

8/10
Excellent
Reza, 15 Aug 2022
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This is a very economy hotel, Inn I should say. I was happy with my stay ffor the $50/night.

4/10
Poor
Ibrahem, 12 Aug 2022
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It’s only good for singles to stay over there,, but definitely not for families with kids ,,, it’s good spot to get anything and everything,, if u know what a mean

8/10
Excellent
Cecil, 07 Aug 2022
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The property is conveniently close to great restaurants, clubs, bars, coffee shops, and various clothing and shoe stores.

2/10
Poor
Feras, 07 Aug 2022
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You should remove this very bad place from your app, Dirty room and hotel

4/10
Poor
HAFIDA, 30 Jul 2022
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The only good about that hotel is the receptionist Mr.khdeer he was so nice and helpful otherwise everything not at the standard

6/10
Fair
Abdelrahman, 24 Jul 2022
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Fair place

10/10
Exceptional
Abdulkarim, 22 Jul 2022
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Nice location, clean, fully equipped bathroom ..

2/10
Poor
Tareq, 19 Jul 2022
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Stay away from this hotel, it’s very dirty, the bathroom is disgusting, so as the bed, I had to sleep on my own jacket because the sheets and pillows were still unwashed and smelled really bad. seems to have been used forever. Pillows need to be replaced with new ones asap. Now talking about staff, the staff at the reception refused to check me in hour before. I asked for toilet paper and ironing and never got that. Don’t let the pictures fool you

8/10
Excellent
NEHAL EL, 29 May 2022
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Nice location

10/10
Exceptional
SAMEH, 30 Apr 2022
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was too good big thanks for all staff specially barsh at front disk

2/10
Poor
Bilal, 22 Apr 2022
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Dirty,bed very small,service very slow

10/10
Exceptional
MOHAMMAD, 16 Apr 2022
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Perfect

10/10
Exceptional
MOHAMMAD, 14 Apr 2022
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Perfect

10/10
Exceptional
Ali, 11 Apr 2022
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It was a nice and cozy place to stay overnights. I was going there only nights to sleep, it was quiet and clean however the towel was not white but they were washed and clean. In general, it was excellent and I will go there again

10/10
Exceptional
MOHAMMAD, 03 Apr 2022
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Perfect

10/10
Exceptional
MOHAMMAD, 02 Apr 2022
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Perfect

6/10
Fair
Ahmed, 29 Mar 2022
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Lovely stay but ....

Hotel was clean and neat, very close to Istiklal street however the only part that was dissapointing is the lift starts on the first floor not on the ground floor so we had to do some heavy lifting to the first floor.

6/10
Fair
Mohamed Fazdli Bin, 18 Mar 2022
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The room I paid is totally not worthy.

8/10
Excellent
Sara, 16 Mar 2022
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loved the beautiful rooms but did not enjoy the breakfast

10/10
Exceptional
MOHAMMAD, 02 Mar 2022
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Perfect

10/10
Exceptional
MOHAMMAD, 01 Mar 2022
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Perfect

10/10
Exceptional
MOHAMMAD, 28 Feb 2022
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Perfect

10/10
Exceptional
MOHAMMAD, 18 Feb 2022
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Perfect

8/10
Excellent
marwan, 28 Jan 2022
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Good hotel good staff good location Bad smell in elevator and near

8/10
Excellent
marwan, 28 Jan 2022
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Staff is friendly location is great Bad smell in elevator

4/10
Poor
Tamer, 28 Jan 2022
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The hotel is not clean and all guest are sick with corona Covid-19 due to the lack of cleaning.

10/10
Exceptional
MOHAMMAD, 25 Jan 2022
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Perfect

10/10
Exceptional
MOHAMMAD, 11 Jan 2022
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Perfect

10/10
Exceptional
MOHAMMAD, 07 Jan 2022
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Perfect

6/10
Fair
Tanvir, 17 Oct 2021
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We suppose to check in at 14 but we had to wait until 3.30 for the room wasn't ready to check in. Elevator didn't work either but it was easy to take stairs. Location was really great, near to everything.

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