Is parking available at the property?

Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of TRY 450 per day. Valet parking is also offered at the same rate. Reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately TRY 900 for adults and TRY 700 for children.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge of TRY 2500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4). Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details regarding accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Istanbul, just a 4-minute walk from Taksim Square and 11 minutes by foot from Istiklal Avenue. It is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Dolmabahçe Palace and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from the Bosphorus.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features both an indoor pool and an outdoor heated pool. Pool access is available from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 6 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests are encouraged to contact the property in advance for any specific requests regarding additional bedding.

The Elysium Taksim - Luxury Hotel in Istanbul

Average nightly price at The Elysium Taksim by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
October	$97
November	$98

What guests think

At The Elysium Taksim, guests frequently praise the friendly, accommodating staff and on-site amenities such as a spa, steam room and pool, while feedback on cleanliness, maintenance, and front-desk efficiency varies widely across stays.

Many find it a short walk to Taksim and Istiklal with easy access to restaurants and transport, though some mention an uphill back-street approach and nearby construction. Rooms are often spacious with city views and family-friendly duplex layouts, but a few report smaller layouts, firm beds, dated bathrooms and occasional A/C issues. Overall, it's a practical base with generous rooms and uneven service and upkeep.

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests like the spa and steam room and the pool; some cite limited hours, extra fees for certain services, and unexpected parking charges.

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Andrew

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great rooms with a beautiful view. Good location and great facilities . Loved the Sauna and Steam room. The only downside was that there were no plates , cutlery as there is a microwave to use . No cloth to wipe table or benchtop . Easy fixes

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Yamal

Jul 21, 2022

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Stayed 7 nights

As always Elysium does a good job, when I arrived they gave me room with bad view, I spoke with them about it, and they moved me to better view. You have to be patience with them, since they have very high number of customers all the time. The only bad thing I would mention is that the jacuzzi cost 100 usd for 1 hour, which is kind of silly, they should give each customer 1 hour for free.

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Amatullah

Dec 13, 2021

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was nice beds really comfortable. Staff very nice and helpful just a nice place to stay. Kids enjoyed the swimming pool and food a little overpriced for kids who want to eat every five mins but plenty of shops close by . Thankyou for a lovely stay

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Yusuf Ziya

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

They charged me 810 TL (3 days) parking fee although my car parked by the street. Free parking?!

10

amy Louise hogan van

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were wonderful. Clean hotel with easy access to restaurants, shopping and site seeing. Kids loved the pool!

6

Linn-Christin Haugland

Jan 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Greit hotel. Sentral beliggenhet. Dårlige i engelsk. Hvis du er på jobbtur får du aldri benyttet deg av treningsrom eller spa pga åpningstidene. Mange bruker dette hotellet til helseopphold. Så vær forberedt på å se mange såre hårskaller på frokosten. Hotellet er fint. Men service og åpningstider på fasiliteter er dårlige. Sengene er steinharde. Og heisen lever helt i sin egen verden. Men helt ok hotell å vi på.

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Hakan

Jan 6, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

80-90% arabische Hotelgäste. Wir hatten ein Doppelzimmer im Nebengebäude. Zum Teil wurde gegessen und die Tablare Abfall und Tüten einfach auf den Flur gestellt.War kein schöner Anblick. Das Zimmer war grossräumig und hatte genügend Platz. Die Lage des Hotels ist gut jedoch keine schöne Aussicht, ausser man Bucht Junior Suiten. Generell nicht der schönste Stadtteil von Istanbul. Zu Fuss 10 min. zur Einkaufsstrasse Taksim. Wellnesspool haben wir nicht benutzt. Nur zum Übernachten ok aber Preis-Leistung zu teuer.

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Venkatesh

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It has duplex suites with large windows with a great view of the city. It has a starbucks in the complex and a restaurant with room service 24/7 which is very convenient.

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Tamara

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel which has a great location. Close to taksim but in a calm location. The spa is great.The reception team are great. However i had some problems with the hotel: 1-i had reservation which was to pay at property and no down payment was needed. however 2 days before arriving the hotel tried to take money from my card and they send me a message that it was declined and my reservation will be cancelled after 24 hours! I tried to contact them on expedia but they didn’t explain well. I tried to call them many many tomes but no one answered. Then expedia team helped me to cancel the reservation and book another one paid. 2- the room service and the bar check service oped my room using their card without even knocking!! This was very unacceptable! 3- i stayed for 3 nights. The room was clean on arrival. The following day the room service cleaned. On the third day it was a disaster. The room service barely even cleaned the room. It was dirty and messy and they didnt put water.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is inconsistent: some found the hotel clean, while others reported dirty rooms, mold, smoke smells, and uneven housekeeping; a few also noted broken fixtures or utilities.

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Hesam

Oct 25, 2024

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Guest Experience Manager is very much unprofessional and doesn’t know anything about guest services. Property is dated and rooms need detailed cleaning

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yesmine

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is perfectly located, very clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Few minutes walk from Istiklal street. Common transport is easily accessible. I highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Istanbul. I’ll definitely go back!

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Christine

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was filthy, mini fridge didn’t work, toilets didn’t work, lights didn’t work, staff was very unhelpful and very frustrating to communicate with.

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Mohammad

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable and clean

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Kerim

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Room could be cleaner and some kind of smoking smells from the air conditioner

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amy Louise hogan van

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were wonderful. Clean hotel with easy access to restaurants, shopping and site seeing. Kids loved the pool!

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Hakan

Jan 6, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

80-90% arabische Hotelgäste. Wir hatten ein Doppelzimmer im Nebengebäude. Zum Teil wurde gegessen und die Tablare Abfall und Tüten einfach auf den Flur gestellt.War kein schöner Anblick. Das Zimmer war grossräumig und hatte genügend Platz. Die Lage des Hotels ist gut jedoch keine schöne Aussicht, ausser man Bucht Junior Suiten. Generell nicht der schönste Stadtteil von Istanbul. Zu Fuss 10 min. zur Einkaufsstrasse Taksim. Wellnesspool haben wir nicht benutzt. Nur zum Übernachten ok aber Preis-Leistung zu teuer.

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Merve

Mar 2, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Our 4 day-stay in The Elysium was a disappointment for me and my boyfriend unfortunately. The receptionists welcomed us with a long wait since they were too busy telling off each other instead of checking us in. A deposit of 200 Euros in advance was a real shocker but the constant strong smell of cigarettes in our room was unbearable. The only thing we liked about the hotel was its location.

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Keir

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The rooms were dirty and the showers full of mould. Communal areas covered in what looked like years worth of dust. Dead flowers in reception. TV not working, heating in room not working, shower was cold, bed was rock hard. Checked out 4 days early. The first room I was in had the roller blind removed and the window was at street level. Do not stay here - you have been warned.

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Tamara

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel which has a great location. Close to taksim but in a calm location. The spa is great.The reception team are great. However i had some problems with the hotel: 1-i had reservation which was to pay at property and no down payment was needed. however 2 days before arriving the hotel tried to take money from my card and they send me a message that it was declined and my reservation will be cancelled after 24 hours! I tried to contact them on expedia but they didn’t explain well. I tried to call them many many tomes but no one answered. Then expedia team helped me to cancel the reservation and book another one paid. 2- the room service and the bar check service oped my room using their card without even knocking!! This was very unacceptable! 3- i stayed for 3 nights. The room was clean on arrival. The following day the room service cleaned. On the third day it was a disaster. The room service barely even cleaned the room. It was dirty and messy and they didnt put water.

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Rooms

Many highlight very spacious suites, including duplex options with city views, suited to families. Some mention smaller rooms, firm beds, dated bathrooms, and occasional A/C performance issues.

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fadi

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing great 2 floor room Ultra spacious. Staff is nice and service was good. Would stay again

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Andrew

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great rooms with a beautiful view. Good location and great facilities . Loved the Sauna and Steam room. The only downside was that there were no plates , cutlery as there is a microwave to use . No cloth to wipe table or benchtop . Easy fixes

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YOUSUF

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious room for a family of 4-5. Best location to Taksim. Great staff. Bathrooms are bit dated

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Libor

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Big, comfortable room. Just aircon doesn't work good, in March is not a big problem. For some people could be uncomfortable about 200 meters walk uphill to Taksim Square. Next to the hotel there is an unfinished construction, which does not disturb, but rather spoils the impression of the immediate surroundings.

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Mi

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Very spacious and close walking distance to Taksim Square. Lots of restaurants and attractions are near by. I would stay here again next time i come to visit Turkey again.

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Nasir

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

rooms are small

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Linn-Christin Haugland

Jan 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Greit hotel. Sentral beliggenhet. Dårlige i engelsk. Hvis du er på jobbtur får du aldri benyttet deg av treningsrom eller spa pga åpningstidene. Mange bruker dette hotellet til helseopphold. Så vær forberedt på å se mange såre hårskaller på frokosten. Hotellet er fint. Men service og åpningstider på fasiliteter er dårlige. Sengene er steinharde. Og heisen lever helt i sin egen verden. Men helt ok hotell å vi på.

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Soheila

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice duplex floor plan and cool views

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Ali

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Good location, friendly staff, large breakfast buffet, Duplex rooms are 2 floors abs very spacious watch worked great do us since we had a large family reunion and could get together in the evenings in one of the rooms.

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Venkatesh

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It has duplex suites with large windows with a great view of the city. It has a starbucks in the complex and a restaurant with room service 24/7 which is very convenient.

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Service

Staff are often praised for friendliness, helpful assistance, and occasional upgrades. However, several guests reported slow or unhelpful reception, check-in or reservation issues, and an isolated privacy lapse.

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fadi

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing great 2 floor room Ultra spacious. Staff is nice and service was good. Would stay again

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Kathy

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff were very helpful, Salma and Borak were very helpful.

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Syed Hamid

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were awesome, and location is great.

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Wadea

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

U asked the hotel for early check in they didn’t help and i slept over a night in the lobby and i was sure there was empty rooms but they didn’t helped plus when i was want to make extension for my room they wasn’t helpful so i make my reservation through the application so they was never helpful

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Arly

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Melin, Elvina and Diana were amazing and caring all throughout our stay. Impeccable service and a wonderful establishment. Highly recommend!!!

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Wadea

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The price is too high and the reception is not very helpful

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amy Louise hogan van

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were wonderful. Clean hotel with easy access to restaurants, shopping and site seeing. Kids loved the pool!

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Ahmadreza

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Worst staff ever!!

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Suayb

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr gutes und zuvorkommendes Personal. Haben kostenlos aufgrund unserer Personenanzahl ein Upgrade erhalten.

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Tamara

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel which has a great location. Close to taksim but in a calm location. The spa is great.The reception team are great. However i had some problems with the hotel: 1-i had reservation which was to pay at property and no down payment was needed. however 2 days before arriving the hotel tried to take money from my card and they send me a message that it was declined and my reservation will be cancelled after 24 hours! I tried to contact them on expedia but they didn’t explain well. I tried to call them many many tomes but no one answered. Then expedia team helped me to cancel the reservation and book another one paid. 2- the room service and the bar check service oped my room using their card without even knocking!! This was very unacceptable! 3- i stayed for 3 nights. The room was clean on arrival. The following day the room service cleaned. On the third day it was a disaster. The room service barely even cleaned the room. It was dirty and messy and they didnt put water.

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Location

Close to Taksim and Istiklal with easy access to restaurants and transport, many find it very convenient. A few mention an uphill back-street approach, nearby construction, and less appealing immediate surroundings.

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Ben

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice hotel good location

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Maryam

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The hotel location was not convenient. The hotel was located in a back street in a slope.

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Asif

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Good location

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yesmine

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is perfectly located, very clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Few minutes walk from Istiklal street. Common transport is easily accessible. I highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Istanbul. I’ll definitely go back!

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YOUSUF

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious room for a family of 4-5. Best location to Taksim. Great staff. Bathrooms are bit dated

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Libor

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Big, comfortable room. Just aircon doesn't work good, in March is not a big problem. For some people could be uncomfortable about 200 meters walk uphill to Taksim Square. Next to the hotel there is an unfinished construction, which does not disturb, but rather spoils the impression of the immediate surroundings.

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Mi

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Very spacious and close walking distance to Taksim Square. Lots of restaurants and attractions are near by. I would stay here again next time i come to visit Turkey again.

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Ali

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Good location, friendly staff, large breakfast buffet, Duplex rooms are 2 floors abs very spacious watch worked great do us since we had a large family reunion and could get together in the evenings in one of the rooms.

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Berc

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr freundliches Personal. Das Hotel liegt mitte im Zentrum.

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Aala

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Great people.

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Dining

Dining is mixed: a sizable breakfast and on-site 24/7 room service appeal, while some dislike early breakfast cutoff and pricing or found the restaurant underwhelming.

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Louai

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

some small issues make the stay uncomfortable, but its force majoure, but the people handle that professional, otherwise everything was good, but sorry for that folks, but there restuarant is not the best in town, special to that prices....dont try it, mcdonalds is better

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Amatullah

Dec 13, 2021

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was nice beds really comfortable. Staff very nice and helpful just a nice place to stay. Kids enjoyed the swimming pool and food a little overpriced for kids who want to eat every five mins but plenty of shops close by . Thankyou for a lovely stay

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BatiHome

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Cela aurait été mieux de prolonger le petit déjeuner jusqu’à 11 heures

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Ali

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Good location, friendly staff, large breakfast buffet, Duplex rooms are 2 floors abs very spacious watch worked great do us since we had a large family reunion and could get together in the evenings in one of the rooms.

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Venkatesh

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It has duplex suites with large windows with a great view of the city. It has a starbucks in the complex and a restaurant with room service 24/7 which is very convenient.

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The Elysium Taksim

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