Grand Star Hotel Bosphorus & Spa
★★★★Siraselviler Cad. No:45 TaksimShow Map
3 real guest videos
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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
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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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Review highlights
Fair
Based on 516 reviews
What did guests like the most
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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
Good
The hotel is in an excellent location, close to Taksim Square and a metro station. The room was wonderful, with a beautiful sea view. The room was also very clean, and the staff were good and welcoming. The hotel is suitable for families. Thank you for the great experience!
just need to renew the hotel because it look like old
Good to know about Grand Star Hotel Bosphorus & Spa
Where is Grand Star Hotel Bosphorus & Spa and how far is it from the airport?
Grand Star Hotel Bosphorus & Spa is in Istanbul. The nearest airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), roughly 31 km away. Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 33 km away. Distances are straight-line — allow extra time for road transfers.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Star Hotel Bosphorus & Spa?
Check-in starts from 02:00 PM. Check-out is until 12:00 PM.
How do guests rate Grand Star Hotel Bosphorus & Spa?
Grand Star Hotel Bosphorus & Spa scores 6.9/10 from 516 verified guest reviews collected by our booking partner after real stays.
Can I see real videos of this hotel before booking?
Yes — we've curated 3 real guest videos of this hotel: room tours, pools and food filmed by travellers who stayed there. They're at the top of this page.
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.
Property description provided by our booking partner.