Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 68 min drive
Vezneciler Subway Station - 4 min drive
Beyoglu Station - 5 min walk
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 29 min walk
Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 5 min walk
Tophane Station - 10 min walk
Karakoy Station - 12 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Cafe Marmara Pera - 1 min walk
Corridor Pera - 1 min walk
Patisserie De Pera, Pera Palace Hotel - 1 min walk
The Allis Istanbul - 1 min walk
Canım Ciğerim - 1 min walk
About this property
Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class
Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Istiklal Avenue. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a steam room are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is 5 minutes and Tophane Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
79 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite valet parking (EUR 10 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Room service (late night)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference center (861 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1895
Rooftop terrace
Library
An indoor pool
Spa services
Steam room
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Premium digital channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Slippers
Children's slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Partially open bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
LED light bulbs
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
Dining
Onsite venue - This pub serves breakfast only.
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 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from October 26 2024 to March 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
Parking
Valet parking costs EUR 10 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 11597
Also known as
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Palazzo Donizetti Hotel Special Class Istanbul
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Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class Hotel
Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class currently open?
This property is closed from October 26 2024 to March 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class?
Yes. Valet parking costs EUR 10 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 50 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class and nearby?
Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class has an indoor pool and a steam room, as well as spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class like?
Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class is in Taksim, a short 5-minute walk from Sishane-Zemin Metro Station and 9 minutes' walk from Galata Tower.
Palazzo Donizetti Hotel - Special Class Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Oct 26, 2024
Basic hotel with terrible views out the window
Basic hotel in a good location - but overlooks a construction site that is full of rubbish
Bilal
Bilal, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 18, 2024
Staff were great! Very attentive and let us check in an hour early. Area is good for exploring. Down side was they said they had parking but they didn’t, they sent us to a shared car park which was full so it took us an hour to find somewhere which was a fair walk. Rooms are clean but very small. The lobby bar wasn’t great.
Duysal
Duysal, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 18, 2024
It was an okay place for the purpose of our visit. We did not stay for quiet too long. We were not able to do early check-in but that understandable. The staff was actually able to accomodate for the storage of the luggages while we were attending other activities. The place was sort of historic. As for the breakfast, we almost got charged for breakfast even though it was included with our reservation, but the staff was able to take care of itl.
Blerina
Blerina, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Our stay here was fantastic. Definitely not long enough. We had a corner room which was wonderfully large and beautifully fit out. Staff were lovely and the breakfast buffet was delightfully tasty (and colourful too). Very close to Istiklal Avenue and the Galata Tower.
Sean
Sean, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 8, 2024
When we got to the hotel we were moved to another hotel which was very far. Istanbul is traffic really bad and that’s why I picked out hotels which would be convenient and walkable for us. They said they had electric problem on the floor that we were suppose to stay. It was very inconvenient because we had to come from Sisli to the area for all the things we wanted to do.
Eva
Eva, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 7, 2024
Would stay again.
Fun stay at the Palazzo hotel with my family. Room was perfect and a good size, it took a while to check in and we had to wait for about 30m in the lobby. Staff were great and the location was very good. We thought the view from the window was interesting, and occasionally the hotel was quite loud. Would come again.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
The staff at reception were very nice and helpful. Thank you very much. Hotel is in convenient location, close to the bus station and walkable to istiklal and galata tower.
Noor
Noor, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
Wonderful hotel and staff
riyam
riyam, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Very good customer service
Alejandro
Alejandro, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 23, 2024
Bruce
Bruce, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 23, 2024
Muhammad
Muhammad, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 21, 2024
Great location close to restaurants, shopping and bars, a stylish historic hotel, huge breakfast choice and friendly staff. Super big bed, quality towels and huge shower too. Pillows variable. We felt Galata was the perfect area to be for our 4 night trip. 2 mins to underground station.
mark
mark, 4-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 18, 2024
The location was good but very busy in night
Arash
Arash, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 17, 2024
Great location of the hotel in a historical building in European part of the city, walkable distance from main attractions.
We arrived from the airport by taxi 90 min before check-in time. We’ve been asked to wait until 2pm. We spent next 30 min in discussions with management and with a help of our tour guide the room was made ready for us. We received a welcome letter and fruit plate after check in, what ever it means, because one night stay in this hotel was spoiled.
The staff is friendly but does not speak English well. Our corner suite was spacious, but we did not figure out how to blind large windows. Water was leaking under the sink in the bathroom. The hotel did not offer umbrellas. We did not complain because of a language barrier.
The best part of our stay in this hotel was breakfast, but we will avoid staying in this hotel and these chain in future.
Andrei
Andrei, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 8, 2024
We were happy with our stay and would recommend it. If you cant afford to stay at Pera Palace across the street this is a good alternative.Thank you for everything
serdar
serdar, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 7, 2024
They charged me 2 water bottles for
160 TL. lt was extremely expensive and unacceptable. Their behave is less than normally.
Selcuk
Selcuk, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 5, 2024
Best location bul very noisy place
There was a lot of sound around hotel up morning and don't have sleep in hotel
Arash
Arash, 4-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
Great property and very nice staff.
Thuy Giang
Thuy Giang, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 3, 2024
shirin
shirin, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 3, 2024
Haissam
Haissam, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 2, 2024
Arash
Arash, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 2, 2024
sara
sara, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
This is an amazing experience!
If you want to feel like a guest in the palace of a king/sultan - I’d highly recommend. What a slice of amazing history. Perfectly preserved and kept by the amazing staff. Walking in through the doors feels like being teleported back in time.
Do not miss a chance to experience a stay here while you are traveling through Istanbul
Kaan
Kaan, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 10, 2024
The hotel and room look beautiful. It has a great terrace upstairs and a beautiful lobby for great memory pictures. The staff was very helpful. They gave us room prepared for the child.
The only problem was smoking was coming from the other room and then later it was a construction very noisy. Also, the bathroom was pretty messy. The shower did not work well.