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The Gift Hotel

City-center hotel within walking distance of Galata Tower

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Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Budget Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Family Room, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Porter/bellhop
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Espresso maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
The price is ￥11,809
￥13,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20

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Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Balcony view

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Superior Sea Or City View Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Sea Or City View Room

Highlights

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

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Budget Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Budget Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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Yolcuzade Iskender Cd. 22, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 6 min walk
  • Istiklal Avenue - 11 min walk
  • Taksim Square - 2 min drive
  • Grand Bazaar - 4 min drive
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 37 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. 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 Istiklal Avenue. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Taksim Square and Topkapi Palace are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just 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

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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 8 per day)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

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

  • 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

  • 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 8 per day (230 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

The Gift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amparo, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pedro, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ipek, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Die Lage ist super , Das Hotel ist schmackhaft renoviert , sehr sauber und das Personal ist angenehm freundlich. Wir hatten ein Standard Zimmer ,das sehr klein ist und ohne Fenster nach Draußen , sondern nach einen Lichtschacht , aber das Bad ist von normaler Größe und sehr modern und hochwertig ausgestattet.
Wafic, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice room and great service.
Bruce, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Zoe, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Hashem, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Saleh, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hamid, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Sohrab, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review