Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 62 min drive
Mecidiyekoy Station - 4 min drive
Vezneciler Subway Station - 5 min drive
Beyoglu Station - 14 min walk
Taksim Station - 8 min walk
Tophane Station - 10 min walk
Findikli Station - 11 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free shopping center shuttle
Restaurants
Yazın-Sanat Rakı Balık - 1 min walk
Babel Cafe & Restaurant - 1 min walk
Çukurcuma - 1 min walk
Sahra Bar - 1 min walk
Beirut Cafe - 2 min walk
About this property
Taksim Prelude Hotel
Taksim Prelude Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square. Also, Galata Tower and Topkapi Palace are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Taksim Station is 8 minutes and Tophane Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Russian, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
16 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
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 in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 15 per night)
Offsite parking within 328 ft (EUR 15 per night); discounts available
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Offsite
Area shuttle within 60 meters*
Free shopping center shuttle
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1895
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Accessible airport shuttle
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
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
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 6 costs EUR 50 (one-way)
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 15 per night
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 15 per night (328 ft away)
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1610
Also known as
Hotel Karakol
Karakol Hotel
Stories Hotel
Taksim Prelude Hotel Hotel
Stories Hotel Karakol Istanbul
Stories Karakol
Stories Karakol Istanbul
Stories Apart Karakol Hotel Istanbul
Taksim Prelude Hotel Istanbul
Taksim Prelude Hotel Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Does Taksim Prelude Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Taksim Prelude Hotel 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.
Are pets allowed at Taksim Prelude Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Taksim Prelude Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15 per night.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Taksim Prelude Hotel?
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 Taksim Prelude Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Taksim Prelude Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Taksim Square (11-min walk) and Galata Tower (0.9 mi), along with Dolmabahçe Palace (1.1 mi) and Grand Bazaar (1.9 mi).
What's the area around Taksim Prelude Hotel like?
Taksim Prelude Hotel is located on the Strip in Taksim, a short 8-minute walk from Taksim Station and 11 minutes' walk from Taksim Square.
Taksim Prelude Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
Asif
Asif, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Best service, best location 10/10
The hotel was up to my expectation in terms of the location, comfort , safety and being taken care of by the amazing customer service staff Mr. Valat and Mr shafaq are the best. They go above and beyound to assisst the customers.
Samira
Samira, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
grace
grace, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 6, 2024
Ümmühan
Ümmühan, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 6, 2024
Buen Hotel pero le falta mantenimiento
El Hotel esta bien ubicado, tiene todo lo necesario, la gente muy amable, pero pienso que lo han descuidado de mantenimiento y necesitan mejorar el tema de la limpieza.
Virginia
Virginia, 4-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2024
Great central location for a short trip. Super helpful staff and clean and tidy rooms. Recommended
Verified traveler
5-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 14, 2024
Overall very well. Very nice staff. A little noisy
Mark
Mark, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 5, 2024
Tamourtebir
Tamourtebir, 6-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 19, 2023
Not friendly staff
We checked out and my friend asked if she could use the bathroom and they said since you checked out you cannot. Using bathroom was right after checkout was over.
Omeed
Omeed, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 23, 2023
Muhammad
Muhammad, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2023
Good hospitality
Mayur
Mayur, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2023
Helpful front desk service!
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 4, 2022
Kalifa
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 14, 2022
-Nothing was good about it.
- The staff were rude.. except one
- no cleaning services
- Bed was very dirty and make noise all the time.. we asked for Solving the problem but they didn't do anything.
- The area is very noisy until 4 o'clock in the mornings.. the windows of course are not soundproof
- The area is very crowded and the driving option is unlikely
- the staff are limited and most of the hospitality services are not provided
- It is not preferable place for families
- I don't recommend this place at all for anyone
- مكان سيء للغايه ولا يعكس التعليقات التي قرئتها عنه سابقا
- لا يوجد اي معايير للناظفه ابدا
- طاقم غير متعاون ولا يقدم خدمات
الاساسيه للعملاء
- الاسره قذره والملايات ممزقه وعلاوه على ذلك السرير قديم ويصدر اصوات وعند طلب حل المشكله لا يقوم القائمون على الفندق بأي مبادره
- المكان مزعج ويوجد مراقص قربه والازعاج وصوت الاغاني الى الفجر مع العلم لا يوجد نوافذ عازله للصوت
في المجمل المنطقه مكتضه وخيار قياده السياره صعب جدا
- لا يصلح ابدا للعوائل ولا انصح به لاي احد اذا اراد الراحه
- خدمه الواي فاي سيئه للغايه ولا تغطي جميع الغرف
Faisal Amur Said
Faisal Amur Said, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 3, 2022
Hesham
Hesham, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 22, 2022
Lejla
Lejla, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2019
Feras the front office manager who was trying his best to provide all helps related to our stay or in general .
Good hotel, will decorated, even if the area is not that perfect but so close to Istiklal well known street .
Thanks a lot .
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2019
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2019
Verified traveler
13-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 12, 2019
Not good morning l have shower l yousd there towal 1/2hour my ais infecting and l whent to hospital.
Aykut
Aykut, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 11, 2019
Location is GREAT. But, what can i tell about this hotel, bathroom hot water is like on off 2 sec cold water 4 sec hot water. It is like ice cream on a fondant. No ice in the hotel if you need to drink. No breakfast. This hotel equal location thats it.
Verified traveler
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 24, 2018
Adnan on the reception was very helpfull ,very friendly and hospitable.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 10, 2018
A very good hotel and close to everything!. I’ll book again this hotel if I need it.
Sam
Sam, 5-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2018
This hotel is in a good location in Taksim, near everything with good stuffs and very quiet. I will come back again!
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 23, 2018
Hotel staff are nice and welcoming, clean room (except the wooden shower floor), comfortable bed. BUT the only unforgivable sin for a hotel is thay you can’t get a good night’s sleep. There is a loud bar that plays live music about 7 meters from the hotel until around 4am. Only stay here if sleep is optional.