Taksim Square and İstiklal Avenue are the centre of Beyoğlu, the liveliest part of Istanbul. Restaurants, galleries, live music and nightlife are concentrated here, and metro links take you quickly across the city.
Hotel prices in Taksim
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Top Rated
Crowne Plaza Istanbul Harbiye, an IHG Hotel
bellavistahotel
B&B Taksim
Friendly Boutique Hostel
Kayan Apart 4
Union Hotel Port
Tomtom Suites
World House Boutique Hotel
Art Pera Suites
Vakko Hotel and Residence
Taksim House Suites
Sometimes Hotel Taksim
Best Prices
Aram Kerasi Rooms
Ten Rooms Istanbul
Şiva Pera Hotel & SPA
Sometimes Hotel Taksim
Roya Rooms
Elegance House Hotel
Lina Hotel Taksim Pera
Black Bird Suite Hotel
Casa Galata 35
Li Hotel Pera
Astan Hotel Taksim
Hostel Le Banc
Why Stay in Taksim?
- The M2 metro links Taksim with Şişhane, Şişli and Levent, and the Kabataş funicular drops down to the T1 tram and the ferry pier.
- You can walk down İstiklal Avenue to Galata Tower and Karaköy.
- Cafés and restaurants in Cihangir and Galata stay open late.
- The historic peninsula is a short ride away by funicular and tram.
Types of Hotel
City hotels dominate in Taksim, from large chain hotels to boutique hotels in historic buildings. Aparthotels are common here and work well for longer stays and groups. There are hostels and guest houses for budget travellers too. Rooms facing İstiklal Avenue can be lively at night, so ask for a room at the back if quiet matters.
Who Is It For?
Taksim suits travellers who want nightlife, food and art, visitors coming for concerts and events, and business travellers who value good transport links. To stay within walking distance of the museums, choose Sultanahmet; for the Bosphorus shore, Beşiktaş and Ortaköy are good alternatives.
Getting There
Taksim is reached by road from Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen. For a private transfer to your hotel, see Istanbul Airport (IST) transfers and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) transfers. In the city, the Istanbulkart works on the metro, funicular, trams and ferries.
Things to Do
The nostalgic tram on İstiklal Avenue, Çiçek Pasajı, Galata Tower, Istanbul Modern and the galleries of Karaköy make up the classic route. In the evening, Cihangir’s cafés and Beyoğlu’s meyhanes offer a lively Istanbul night.
A Sample Day
Start with breakfast in Cihangir, walk the length of İstiklal Avenue to Tünel and take in the view from Galata Tower. In the afternoon, explore Karaköy’s galleries and Istanbul Modern, then take the ferry from Karaköy to Kadıköy. Back in Beyoğlu in the evening, meyhanes and live music venues await. The metro from Taksim also reaches the shopping centres of Şişli and Levent in minutes.
Practical Tips
- İstiklal Avenue gets very crowded on weekend evenings, so watch your belongings.
- Streets in the area are steep; check your hotel’s position on a map if you have luggage.
- Taksim hotels fill quickly during big concerts and events, so book early.
Booking a Hotel in Taksim
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taksim a practical place to stay?
Taksim is one of Istanbul’s best-connected areas thanks to the metro and funicular; as in any big city, keep an eye on your belongings in crowds.
How do I get from Taksim to Sultanahmet?
Take the funicular down to Kabataş and the T1 tram to reach the historic peninsula quickly.
Are Taksim hotels noisy at night?
The area around İstiklal Avenue is lively at night; for a quiet room, ask for one facing the back.
Are there aparthotels in Taksim?
Yes, there are many, and they suit longer stays and groups.