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Grand Star Hotel Bosphorus & Spa★★★★

Siraselviler Cad. No:45 TaksimShow Map

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We watched 3 guest videos — here's the honest picture

  • On Taksim Square itself: The location is the entire product, per the licensed listing.

  • Honestly placed: A "where to stay in Taksim" review covers it without gloss.

  • 6.9 is a warning tier: Sea views and the square at budget rates, with the compromises the score implies — watch the review before booking, and price accordingly.

Independently written by the Travreel editorial team · Sources: 3 public guest videos · Updated September 2026

Popular facilities

Spa/wellness centerFree WiFiFitness facilitiesRestaurantBarRoom service24-hour front deskAirport shuttleSaunaFamily roomsWiFi availableNon-smoking roomsAir conditioningHeating
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Pools & wellness

  • Sauna
  • Massage services
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Hammam
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms

Beach & outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Outdoor fireplace

Food & drink

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety

Sports & entertainment

  • Fitness facilities

Family & kids

  • Family rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Ironing service
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Concierge service
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Shuttle service
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • 24-hour security

Internet & parking

  • WiFi available
  • Free WiFi

Rooms & accessibility

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Safety deposit box
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Designated smoking area
  • Kid meals
  • Public Bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Wine/champagne
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Invoice provided
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access

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Guests

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Review highlights

6.9

Fair

Based on 516 reviews

What did guests like the most

Great locationFriendly staff

Categories

Cleanliness4.6
Service8.5
Location9.6
Room Quality5.5
Amenities6.5
Value for Money6.5
Food and Beverage5.6
Overall Experience8.4
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  • Cleanliness: Multiple reviews indicated poor cleanliness and issues with housekeeping.
  • Service: Some reviews mentioned friendly staff, but overall service was inconsistent.
  • Location: Many reviews highlighted the great location of the hotel.
  • Room Quality: Numerous complaints about small, outdated, and misrepresented rooms.
  • Amenities: Basic amenities available, but frequently not meeting expectations.
  • Value for Money: Most reviews suggest the hotel did not provide good value for the price.
  • Food and Beverage: Consistent complaints about the quality of breakfast and food options.
  • Overall Experience: The overall sentiment reflects a blend of positive experiences and significant dissatisfaction.

Watch out for: Poor cleanliness · Misleading room descriptions · Bad food quality

This sentiment is generated from 516 reviews summarized by AI.

Verified guest reviews via booking partner

4Sawsan· extended group

Location close to taksim road and price only!

تجربتنا في الفندق كانت للأسف غير مرضية، خصوصًا من ناحية التعامل مع العائلات. تم إعطاؤنا غرفًا بعيدة جدًا عن بعضها، رغم أننا عائلة ومعنا أطفال، وكنا نحتاج أن تكون الغرف قريبة من بعض. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، حجزنا غرفة دبل، ولكن تم وضع سريرين منفصلين ولصقهما ببعض بدل توفير سرير دبل مناسب. وعندما طلبنا المساعدة أو حاولنا توضيح احتياجنا كعائلة لديها أطفال، لم نجد التعاون الكافي من الفندق وطلبوا منا الدفع اكثر لغرف غير بدل الupgrade مجانا لان غلطتهم ولم يعترفوا بالغلطة. من ناحية التنظيف الاسرة غير نظيفة و الشراشف ايضا كنا نتوقع اهتمامًا أكبر باحتياجات العائلات وتعاونًا أفضل من طاقم الفندق. للأسف، هذه الأمور أثرت بشكل كبير على تجربتنا وإقامتنا

4Sawsan· family with children

لوكيشن المكان

عطونا غرف بعيدة عن بعض ومعاي اطفالي وماتعاونوا الريوق غير جيد تماماً اللوبي حار جداً جداً

3Hamzeh· solo traveller
10Ashot· couple

About the hotel

Luxurious Accommodations

The Grand Star hotel, located on Taksim Square, offers spacious rooms with modern amenities like free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and stunning sea views. Each room includes a built-in closet for convenience.

Dining with a View

Indulge in regional delicacies at Dion Bar and Restaurant while enjoying panoramic views of the Bosphorus. From lamb stews to local spirits, the restaurant offers a culinary experience like no other.

Convenient Location

Situated just a stone's throw away from Taksim Metro Station, the hotel provides easy access to Istanbul's popular attractions. Whether you're visiting the Blue Mosque or heading to the airport, Grand Star Hotel's location makes travel a breeze.

Experience luxury, fine dining, and convenience at Grand Star Hotel. Book your stay now to elevate your Istanbul experience.

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Location

Siraselviler Cad. No:45 TaksimOpen in Google Maps
Check-in from 02:00 PMCheck-out until 12:00 PM

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