Occidental Taksim
★★★★Topcu Cad. No: 19 Taksim Talimhane Show Map
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We watched 3 guest videos — here's the honest picture
Room toured properly: A 5k-view review walks the renovated rooms in detail.
Barceló-group consistency: two steps from Taksim's energy.
8.6/10: from nearly 2,000 verified stays.
City four-star scope: Chic rooms and location over facilities — the room tour sets expectations exactly right.
Independently written by the Travreel editorial team · Sources: 3 public guest videos · Updated September 2026
Popular facilities
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Pools & wellness
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage services
- Spa/wellness center
- Hammam
- Indoor pool
- Pool bar
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
Beach & outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & drink
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Snack bar
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Mobile app for room service
Sports & entertainment
- Fitness facilities
- Fitness center
- Fitness classes
Family & kids
- Family rooms
- Babysitting/child services
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Airport shuttle
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Daily housekeeping
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Beauty Services
- Shuttle service
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- 24-hour security
Internet & parking
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Private parking
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
Rooms & accessibility
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Lift / Elevator
- Safety deposit box
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Allergy-free room
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Smoke alarms
General
- Express check-in/check-out
- Packed lunches
- Private check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Special diet menus - on request
- Grocery deliveries
- Kid meals
- Lockers
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Toilet with grab rails
- Lower bathroom sink
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Personal trainer
- 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
- First aid kit available
- 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
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Key card access
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Review highlights
Very good
Based on 1,932 reviews
What did guests like the most
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- Cleanliness: Some reviewers mentioned issues with cleanliness in the bathrooms and rooms.
- Service: Staff were generally friendly and accommodating, though some had language barriers.
- Location: Great location near Taksim square and transportation.
- Room Quality: Rooms noted for comfort, but issues with cold and noise were reported.
- Amenities: Decent amenities but some guests requested more in-room options.
- Value for Money: Attractively priced given the location and services, although some guests had issues with pricing clarity.
- Food and Beverage: Breakfast was praised, but some noted it was very commercial.
- Overall Experience: Most guests had a positive experience overall despite some issues.
Watch out for: Cleanliness issues · Noise from outside · Language barriers with some staff
✦ This sentiment is generated from 1,932 reviews summarized by AI.
Verified guest reviews via booking partner
Curatenie exemplara!
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The hotel location is excellent. The room was clean. Staff were very respectful and kind.
The breakfast wasn’t very magnificent. I expected more from this hotel’s breakfast!
Todo es la segunda vez que voy a Estambul y las dos veces me he hospedado en el mismo hotel. Si vuelvo será en el mismo hotel.
Good to know about Occidental Taksim
Where is Occidental Taksim and how far is it from the airport?
Occidental Taksim 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 Occidental Taksim?
Check-in starts from 02:00 PM. Check-out is until 12:00 PM.
Is Occidental Taksim on the beach?
Yes — Occidental Taksim is listed as a beachfront property. Watch the guest videos to see the beach itself: sand or pebble, pier or platform, and how busy it gets.
How do guests rate Occidental Taksim?
Occidental Taksim scores 8.6/10 from 1,932 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 Accommodation
The Occidental Taksim Hotel offers bright, chic rooms renovated in 2015 with modern furnishings and flat-screen TVs. Each room comes with free WiFi, bathrobe, slippers, and complimentary bathroom amenities.
Gourmet Dining
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's two restaurants. Start your day with a traditional Turkish breakfast buffet at Turkuaz Restaurant and savor Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner at the Ala-Carte Restaurant.
Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind at the well-appointed spa with a sauna, hot tub, Turkish bath, and massage services. Stay active at the gym or take a dip in the indoor swimming pool. Don't miss exploring the nearby attractions with the tour desk services.
Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Occidental Taksim Hotel.
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