The Gift Hotel

City-center hotel within walking distance of Galata Tower

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When you stay at The Gift Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Galata Tower and Bosphorus. Also, Taksim Square and Sultanahmet Square are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is 3 minutes and Karakoy Tünel Station is 10 minutes.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Porter/bellhop

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Espresso maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
The current price is $86
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow

A modern hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a blue sofa, a small table with a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a small seating area with a blue chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony, Sea View

A balcony with two chairs, a view of a cityscape, and a clear sky.

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Sea Or City View Room

A modern hotel room with a glass shower enclosure, a bed with orange headboard, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with blinds.

Superior Sea Or City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a shower, and a dining area.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Budget Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Budget Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small table with a vase. There is a mirror on the wall and a door leading to another room.

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Yolcuzade Iskender Cd. 22, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421

What's nearby

  • Golden Horn - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Istiklal Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pera Palace Hotel - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galata Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bosphorus - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 44 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 57 min drive
  • Istanbul Kocamustafapasa Station - 6 min drive
  • Beyoglu Station - 11 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 27 min walk
  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 3 min walk
  • Karakoy Tünel Station - 10 min walk
  • Karakoy Station - 11 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Akın Restoran - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dönerci Engin'in Yeri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Helvacı Ali Galata - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nehir Nargile Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Addis Ababa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Gift Hotel

  • When you stay at The Gift Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Galata Tower and Bosphorus. Also, Taksim Square and Sultanahmet Square are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is 3 minutes and Karakoy Tünel Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 26 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • 24-hour offsite parking within 230 ft (EUR 12 per day)

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chairs

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 12 per day (230 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

Property Registration Number 25654

Also known as

The Gift Hotel Hotel

The Gift Hotel Istanbul

The Gift Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Gift Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Gift Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 55 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gift Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What's the area around The Gift Hotel like?

The Gift Hotel is in Istanbul City Center, a short 3-minute walk from Sishane-Zemin Metro Station and 6 minutes' walk from Galata Tower.

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Reviews

The Gift Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious, fresh, and varied with a large selection and a pleasant atmosphere. (22 reviews)
  • The hotel's breakfast was delicious and had a large, varied selection, with some guests even describing it as "spectacular". (8 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Gift is such great value for money! The room was exceptional, the staff were very responsive, helpful and polite. The breakfast was fantastic, and I loved that they didn’t always serve the same proteins everyday. Very clean, safe, and stunning view! We felt very safe, it is tucked away but a very short walk to the Galata Tower.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel and kind people.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is so attentive, helpful and friendly. Great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean very friendly staff excellent breakfast best location for public transportation
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were so helpful and kind.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location , exceptional service, breakfast was great looking across the golden horn. Would highly recommend.
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8/10 Very good

Great view of Istanbul old city from breakfast terrace. The rooms have very good sound proofing despite facing busy street.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is key

An excellent location with most sites within walking distance.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean though small. Staff in the reception was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a buffet that nearly always was empty and the staff there was a little overwhelmed.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel has an excellent location near bars, cafes, restaurants and shopping stores. Also is near Galata Tower and many other attractions. The staff was very nice and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay at The Gift. The rooms are exactly as pictured on Expedia, the staff were super friendly, the breakfast offered was good. The area itself is very nice, close to the ferries that can take you to many varied districts in Istanbul. We were there for six days and had a wonderful time.
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10/10 Exceptional

Value for money. Well placed close-by Galata and not far from the Sultan palace and all the ferry boats. The room was comfortable clean and well equiped. The hotel itself is small but nice and well maintained. Breakfast is ok, it maybe be better with little but is fair and the terrace where it is served is really nice
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, very nice and helpful. My room in excellent condition, like brand new. Breakfast is good in the rooftop with a very nice view.
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8/10 Very good

Good hotel

Really nice hotel and great service and staff. Only problem was our room on the first floor was extremely loud at night as it’s facing the street. Was a pity as everything else was really great and we enjoyed everything else.
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8/10 Very good

Excellent warm hospitality. The rooms are compact but modern and chic. My only complaint was the sound isolation between rooms and corridors. Breakfast is very good overlooking a seeworthy view across the golden horn. Hotel is located on a slightly steep road in case you walk there with luggage otherwise the metro is quite close.
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8/10 Very good

Absolutely wonderful boutique hotel nestled right on the edge of Beyoglu. Everyone on staff present was respectful and polite. The property was well maintained and incredibly charming. One thing to keep in mind is they tend not to answer the phone, so if you book through Expedia the airport transfer may be difficult to schedule preemptively.
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a very nice butique hotel just few minutes walking distance to/from GalataTower. Area full with coffee shops and small restaurants. The area was very save and vibrant all day. Hotel is really nice, clean, and well equipped. We liked it very much. We had a bigger room 26/27 m2 with a view. The room is spacious enough for 2 people. Breakfast at the hotel was quite fine and enough to start you day with. The staff is super friendly, welcoming and willing to help. Thank you so much Fatih. It was very nice meeting you!! We can recommend this hotel and will stay here again in the future!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great experience! We had a great time and felt we had the best room in the hotel with our panoramic views from our balcony and everything! The staff from reception to breakfast team to everyone else were super hospitable and we would like to thank them. The rooms are really a lot better than the pictures and they have double insulated windows and when you close them you hear nothing from the street, plus you can have blackout shades if you like to use them. Definitely recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

A perfect hotel in every way!!! The staff is very helpful and friendly. The rooms are very clean, tidy and everything is thought out. The terrace overlooks the sea and is always open. The breakfast is very delicious and fresh. The location is central, 5 minutes walking distance to Galata Tower and 8 minutes walking distance to Istiklal Street. It was the most comfortable, fun and safe hotel experience of my life. I would like to thank everyone who contributed. I definitely recommend it!
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was an amazing find and would definitely stay again! It’s in a convenient area for shopping, tourist attractions, ferries/metro, and walking around to explore. It’s on a main road but the room was so quiet and had a great view of the water. The staff were so sweet and helpful, offered to call us taxis whenever they saw us heading out for the day, helped us find the nearest metro and gave suggestions of things to do. Also helped us send out our laundry as we’d been traveling for awhile and it was very affordable. Big breakfast spread in a rooftop cafe with beautiful views. The room was super clean, quiet, and very comfortable. Also the hotel is just beautiful design-wise; tons of cool art on the walls and tasteful decor.
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8/10 Very good

Good but not excellent

The hotel location is good, very close to the metro station, 10 min walking to galata tower. walking area around is not very difficult. the rooms are too small, and the AC was not really cold even it was at 18 all day. the breakfast is included but has no variety.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel.

Absolutely loved staying at The Gift Hotel. Perfect location close to Istiklal Caddesi, Galata Tower and Shishane Metro Station. The rooms are extremely clean, very well decorated everything was brand new, beautiful bathroom, excellent shower pressure. We had a doble room which isn't very spacious but worked perfectly for us. My mother was recovering from surgery and the stuff were extremely helpful. They helped us booking a tour for us, getting food delivered etc There is not restaurante but the buffet breakfast was espectacular. The front desk receptionist was a huge help, assisting me with everything that I needed. One of best thing is the Hotel is Smoke free. Not a single bad smell I noticed on my stay. I'm definitely staying again in this perfect hotel.
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8/10 Very good

It was overall a good stay. No big complains. The hotel's staff was indeed friendly and helpful. Loved the location and easy access to Metro and buses, plus close to historic Galata tower and Taksim area. The room we stayed was "standard room" and I think it's not spacious enough for two people and even can say it was small, however could be enough for single person reservations. The breakfast wasn't as special as people said in other comments or rated on the websites, but certainly was high quality but could improve with more variety and inclusion of fresh breads and sweets. The staff in charge of breakfast salon could be more professional but no big concern there. Overall, it certainly worths to stay and recommend it.
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6/10 Good

The hotel is very small and old. The first room that we settled wasn’t good at all. It was small, dark, humid, no air, no window and overpriced. The location was right on the street and taxi couldn’t park there because there wasn’t any parking spot. The walking path around the hotel was terrible. It had broken stones and unsafe. The staff was nice. The breakfast didn’t have much choice.
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10/10 Exceptional

My husband and I stayed for 15 days (September 2024) at this hotel and we liked it a lot. I selected a room with bay window for an additional fee and was very happy. T tis hotel is conveniently located within 10 minutes walk of the famous Istiklal Caddesi (Independence street) where lots of good shops are located. The area is safe even late at night. The staff was friendly and helpful. The manager Gokhan Ozcetinkaya greeted us on arrival as we got out of the car. I also met the owner of the hotel and had a nice chat with him. The building has been fully renovated a year and a half ago, and is earthquake proof and offers all amenities. The shower is amazing. The breakfast is served daily from 8:30 am to 11 am and I found it to be healthy and delicious. It is served on the 6th floor which has a very nice view of Halic. I recommend this hotel to any traveler to Istanbul who does not want to spend a lot of money but who wants quality and convenience, especially for first time travelers.