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The Gift Hotel

City centre hotel within walking distance of Galata Tower

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Terrace/patio
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In the heart of Istanbul, The Gift Hotel welcomes you with a warm breakfast buffet and free in-room WiFi. With a roundtrip airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, and helpful staff on hand to assist you throughout your stay.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (5)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Espresso maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • Minibar
The current price is S$176
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr

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Room amenity

Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony view

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Sea Or City View Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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Yolcuzade Iskender Cd. 22, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Istiklal Avenue - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taksim Square - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul (IST) - 37 min drive
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 57 min drive
  • Beyoglu Station - 11 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 26 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 27 min walk
  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 2 min walk
  • Karakoy Tünel Station - 10 min walk
  • Karakoy Station - 11 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Şişhane Metro İstasyonu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vavelya Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alaçatı Kafası Pera - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Addis Ababa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Akın Restoran - ‬3 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. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Taksim Square and Topkapi Palace are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is 2 minutes and Karakoy Tünel Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

English, Turkish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • 24-hours off-site parking within 230 ft (EUR 8 per day)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-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 curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (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

  • 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 chair

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 8 per day (230 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

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 2022-35-0811

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, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is an 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 2-minute walk from Sishane-Zemin Metro Station and 6 minutes' walk from Galata Tower.

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The Gift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Location
Breakfast
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Subway
Bar
Ferry
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as simple, good, very good, and delicious with a wide variety of hot and cold options. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Not a hotel, just a bed and miserable breakfast. Don’t believe reviews saying breakfast was good etc… your breakfast at home is much better
Imad, 7-night trip

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.
Brendan, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice room and great service.
Bruce, 1-night trip

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.
Lance, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent new hotel in a nice part of the city

10/10 Exceptional

it was very nice
Selin, 4-night trip

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.
Luis Ricardo, 2-night trip

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.
LUISA, 1-night trip

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.
Omar, 6-night trip

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!
Damla, 3-night trip

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.
Jane, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming staff and a great location with good interior design and an amazing view for breakfast. There’s no bar but you can take drinks up to the roof terrace to watch the sun go down.
jennifer, 2-night trip

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.
Ohood, 5-night trip

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.
NICOLE, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This boutique hotel is a gem! The rooms are very comfortable. They are well designed. The staff are extremely helpful. The location is excellent--it is close to Galata tower and many good restaurants. It is close to both the subway and tram. It was a wonderful stay.
Linda, 1-night trip

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!
Kia, 3-night trip

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.
Salah, 3-night trip

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.
Pedram, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Experience

Wonderful experience! The hotel is new, extremely clean and well designed, with thoughtful amenities for a very comfortable stay. Location is short walk to Galata Tower (7 minutes) and Metro station (5 minutes). Staff were highly professional and went above and beyond. Very good buffet breakfast with wide variety of hot and cold options. Highly recommended hotel.
Gayle, 7-night trip

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.
Jessica, 6-night trip

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.
amy, 15-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

new hotel

I recommend this hotel to everyone. I found out while staying in Istanbul. On the way, I chose the room after looking at the exterior because it was so clean. Decided to stay in this new place. I asked to store my luggage to go to Cappadocia and the staff was kind. During my stay, the staff were very friendly and helped with all my requests. It is located very close to the Galata Tower and is easily accessible by bus, ferry and metro. Breakfast was simple and the view was very nice. If I go to Istanbul again, I will visit this place
Suyoung, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel staff are generally all super nice and helpful. The hotel is really clean and new. While it is in a great location, we paid extra for a bigger room with views but wish we hadn’t. It’s so loud, all you can hear is Istanbuls traffic, there aren’t sound proof windows. We basically couldn’t sleep for four nights. Also the aircon wasn’t the greatest either. Staff said they are working on the sound issues so hopefully that is fixed asap because it really is loud. Lastly, don’t pay fixed price for taxis. Always ask for the meter to be put on. The hotel staff tried to charge me 850 lira for a cab ride to the airport when it actually costs 600 lira when the meter is on. I noticed the meter wasn’t on half way to the airport and the taxi driver said the hotel told him it’s a fixed price of 850 lira. This type of service is not good for a new hotel. It’s off putting. I refused to pay the 850 lira as I know it doesn’t cost that much.

10/10 Exceptional

Volkan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Alexander, 4-night trip