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The Gift Hotel

City centre hotel within walking distance of Galata Tower

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar
Front of property
Terrace/patio
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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Balcony view

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Superior Sea Or City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Budget Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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

  • Istiklal Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galata Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taksim Square - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min drive - 3.0 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
  • ‪Dar'inn Restaurant Meze&Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Addis Ababa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vavelya Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dönerci Engin'in Yeri - ‬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 Istiklal Avenue. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Bosphorus and Pera Palace Hotel are within a 15-minute walk. 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

More about this property

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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

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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

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

Transfers

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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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
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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)
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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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 2022-35-0811

Also known as

The Gift Hotel Hotel
The Gift Hotel Istanbul
The Gift Hotel Hotel Istanbul
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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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as simple, good, very good, delicious, and had a wide variety of hot and cold options with a beautiful view. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Very clean very friendly staff excellent breakfast best location for public transportation
ayad, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Right away, we were treated with respect and kindness, and given a glass of water after the long and hot journey from the airport. We stayed in a beautiful room with a lovely view of the water. The breakfast was delicious. We would gladly return.
Diane, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location , exceptional service, breakfast was great looking across the golden horn. Would highly recommend.
Gary, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
antonio, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Excellent new hotel in a nice part of the city

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

it was very nice
Selin, 4-night trip

8/10 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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 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 Excellent

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 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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

8/10 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

10/10 Excellent

What an amazing experience! Boutique Hotel steps from Galata Tower, central to everything. I’ll try to be detailed but brief. And for reference when deciding if you would pick this place, I will give you a reference point. Mentally Im Ritz Carlton (lol), financially Hilton Garden Inn (ok, moving on) So overall, yes, we enjoyed our stay and would stay again. (and yes- this was our first time to Istanbul) Gift Hotel Centrally located-Euro side Staff: Outstanding, friendly, helpful (small treats everyday at checkin) Breakfast daily 8-10am: Delish + sufficient. We felt full everyday. Fresh everything! Room: tidy, clean, plenty of room for us two Bed comfort: ok, a bed topper would help Pillows: clean, comfortable (I need a good pillow) Bathroom: not huge-but shower was a nice size, water pressure-amazing, got hot fast, clean and cute. No bad water smells and wasnt afraid to brush my teeth with it. Towels: Big, clean, a little worn, non issue. Wifi: good+pretty fast Wet bar with cokes, water bottles, coffee + quality teas. Quiet streets, AC cold at 23°c with the fan on max, then would raise to 24 for comfort. They handled our private airport transfers for 90euro (total) roundtrip Metro 5 min walk (but we always walked 10 min to Karakoy by the water to get to Asian side), Galata Tower few minute walk (5min). We really didnt need a GPS bc the tower is your landmark, once you orient yourself its super easy to get around. I definately reccommend the Gift Hotel!
Michelle, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 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 Excellent

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 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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.