Located only 150 metres from Madame Tussauds, the stylish 4-star Hotel Public - Special Category Istanbul offers 49 rooms with views of the garden. Opened in 1890, this boutique-style hotel welcomes guests in Taksim where the streets are packed with live music venues, dance clubs, rollicking bars and high-end art galleries, including SALT Beyoğlu, boasting an excellent position a 5-minute ride from the great Hagia Sophia Museum, which is an earthly imitation of the divine glory.
Just steps from trendy shops and a boutique, the historical Public - Special Category Istanbul is right near Galatasaray High School. Cultural sights in the area are Topkapi Palace harem (2.1 km) and Dolmabahce Palace (2.3 km). This luxury accommodation is situated just 1.9 km from Galata Koprusu Bridge, and Tarlabasi bus station lies about 10 minutes' walk away. Hotel The Public - Special Category is also within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Innocence and quite close to Taksim underground station.
The distinctive rooms at the stylish property are furnished with a sofa and a work desk, and feature a mini fridge bar. Guests can use a rain shower, along with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
There is a lounge bar onsite. Situated at a 400-metre distance from this Istanbul hotel, the restaurant Hisko Kofte Kebap offers a Turkish menu.
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Important information
Check-in:from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:until 12:00
Licence number15720
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
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Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus
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Electric kettle
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Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
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Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet
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Leisure/ TV room
Facilities for disabled guests
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Wheelchair access
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
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Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
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Free toiletries
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Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
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Parquet floor
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No smoking on site
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
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Fire extinguishers
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No pets allowed
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Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
300 m
Sanat Perfomance
200 m
Istanbul Modern Art Museum
950 m
Demiroren Shopping Mall
150 m
Istanbul Congress Center
1.8 km
Bootsrundfahrt in Istanbul
1.4 km
Madame Tussauds
100 m
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International
44 km
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Sultanahmet Tram Station
2.9 km
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Michael
2024-06-19
8/10
My stay was very very good on my vacation. The staff were all extremely helpful and caring. The room was tastefully decorated and brand-new with a king size bed, besides it had wake-up service, just in case. The breakfast was varied, included bread and cereal to get the day started. The hotel was in a convenient location next to the major attractions.
Rosalind
2024-05-31
8/10
Really nice building and reasonably large rooms with a balcony. Marvellous and magnificent location, to the nearest metro or bus station. Plus, 5 minutes drive from Mary's Shell.
Katherine
2024-04-23
7/10
The hotel was set in a very central area just next door to the vibrant istiklal street, the tram line which goes straight into the old town and restaurants, clubs and shops. We had a cosy bedroom.
Harry
2024-02-27
8/10
Beautiful and cool hotel in an amazing position near everything. Elegant, trendy room with a work desk, flat-screen TV, and a seating area. Hypoallergenic pillows and feather pillows, exceptionally comfortable bed.
William
2024-01-21
7/10
Many things to mention - everything was perfectly clean, delightful food, marvellous views. Absolutely perfect and magnificent location near with direct connection to the tram that can take u to all the attractions was a plus. And it was at a short distance from Happy Gathering, ate there couple of times.
James
2023-11-23
9/10
Our superior king room was trendy with terrace, a laptop and a queen bed. The breakfast was rich, and included bread and cereals. Its location was unbeatable, very close to Taksim square, and in a vibrant area.
Max
2023-11-20
7/10
The room was well decorated, with a modern decor and a work desk, coffee/tea making equipment, and a TV set for my comfort. The breakfast was varied, though I didn't expect to enjoy it!
Hugh
2023-11-18
9/10
The hotel is fairly clean with good breakfasts and extremely friendly staff. The room is good sized and essentials you need, including a coffee maker, sheets, towels, and a balcony, is right there. They have a café bar. It offers great services. You can park the car nearby. Recommend this comfortable modern venue in an incredible location near everything.
Oliver
2023-11-13
8/10
Rich breakfast with variety of bread and cereals to satisfy every guest. Incredible location, right at Beyoglu. Also - not far from Beyoglu as well as Istiklal Street, a street that never sleeps.
Jordan
2023-10-24
7/10
Reasonably large and well heated room with view of the city from the window. Very central location, relatively near Taksim Gezi Park.
Marion
2023-10-03
7/10
A beautifully designed hotel in a magnificent setting with plenty of little extras.
Stuart
2023-09-21
8/10
This was a perfect stay for 5 nights, good prices. I was given great-sized and nicely furnished room just how expected it to be with a balcony as well as the istklal view. The food was delightful and yummy, included bread and cereal.
Jane
2023-09-14
9/10
Plenty of food at the breakfast, including bread and cereal. Unbeatable position right in the Center. Again, not far from a cobblestone street.
Frederick
2023-08-19
9/10
The double room I stayed in was good sized with breakfast included. I appreciated that there were a coffee maker, sheets, towels, and a balcony. The location was fantastic - ease of access to Machine. Besides, it was near to the main shopping street in Taksim-The best location for Istanbul, and all the restaurants.
Gillian
2023-08-06
8/10
Thoroughly enjoyed the suite with a double bed, felt like we were home.
Cyril
2023-08-03
7/10
All in all they offer terrific service. The breakfast choices are varied. Its location is fantastic, just off many good restaurants and shops as well as the center of the taxim square.
Jim
2023-07-25
8/10
Everything was very comfortable, had a very nice stay of the night you return to the hotel. The room was really brand-new and air conditioned, comfy beds. The location was amazing and fantastic: a main shopping street and shopping streets were within walking distance: D
Jamie
2023-07-24
7/10
Loved our 3 nights here. Its location quite close to Beyoglu was great.
James
2023-07-13
8/10
Hotel's breakfast is varied and satisfactory, includes slices of fresh bread and cereal.
Chris
2023-07-08
8/10
I was upgraded to good sized double room with terrace.
Eric
2023-07-03
7/10
It was in a very central location, to all key sights in Istanbul. You can find Cukur Meyhane near the hotel to a have lunch. It was surely a just perfect stay of the night you return to the venue.
Jake
2023-07-02
7/10
The breakfast is rich, loved bread and cereals. Plus, the location is particularly good and stunning, minutes from a cobblestone street. The hotel staff is affable and excellent.
George
2023-06-28
7/10
The staff were amazing friendly and the setting was stunning and incredible. Air-conditioned rooms with nice industrial decoration as well as great views, had a fine experience.
Angus
2023-06-21
9/10
Amazing and incredible location - extremely close to Machine. Having a coffeemaker, sheets, towels, and a balcony in our good-sized room.
Claude
2023-05-21
8/10
The room was quiet and elegant, had essentials, like a hairdryer, shower caps, and bath sheets. I thoroughly enjoyed both wake-up service and exceptionally comfortable bed.
Simon
2023-05-12
9/10
Reasonably large and uniquely decorated room with terrace and really really nice experience. Good location in the center of the taxim square, good for visiting Istanbul. And right by the vibrant istiklal street, and Galata Tower and the main shopping street.
Geoff
2023-05-10
8/10
Well decorated rooms with a balcony, nice industrial decoration, terrace and top-class staff. Absolutely perfect location near Machine. Also, in the Beyoglu area.
Angus
2023-04-08
8/10
Its location was perfect and incredible, just 5 minutes walk from Republic Monument. And it was also really close to the vibrant istiklal street, and clubs. Daily cereal and breads for breakfast were local.
Liam
2023-04-05
7/10
Trendy and cosy room, varied breakfasts. Exceptionally comfortable beds and an electric kettle, a mini-fridge-bar and air conditioning. Very central location in between two metro stations with GREAT views. True 4-star experience, great service. Pleasant staff throughout.
Walter
2023-04-02
9/10
The rooms were exceptional with twin beds, the staff were attentive. The location was magnificent, a walking distance from By Retro Costume Store.
Christopher
2023-03-20
9/10
My twin room was uniquely decorated with an electric kettle, a mini fridge bar and air conditioning.
Caroline
2023-03-12
8/10
Had great stay for 7 nights. I found fresh bread and cereal to be different. The hotel was in a super location near the main shopping street as well as many good restaurants and shops. Spent a nice evening at Munhasir Doner & Kebap, located a super close walk to the venue.
David
2022-12-26
6/10
The location was incredible, close to Machine. Was in a shopping area and near restaurants and bars. The bed was comfy, and overall the room was fashionable. I really enjoyed cereal and bread in the morning.
Some of the staff were not very friendly.
Ben
2022-12-11
9/10
The room was neat and equipped with great views, 48 "flat screen TV, for example as described. It had plenty of meals for breakfast, including cereal and breads.
Walt
2022-09-05
8/10
Had an extra special stay for 5 nights with excellent staff and location. The room met expectations, brand-new than in pictures.
Bruce
2022-08-24
9/10
Quirky property, overall clean, with good stuff and location. Efficient check-in, parking nearby.
John
2022-08-03
8/10
Booked it for 4 days and had a quite comfortable experience.
David
2022-07-14
9/10
The place was calm and clean, it had very good location and staff. The room was painted and available with a balcony.
William
2022-06-27
9/10
Attentive staff, stylish room, in general I loved this quaint hotel.
Brian
2022-06-12
8/10
It had very central location close to Madame Tussauds.
Nate
2022-05-30
8/10
Hotel is exceptionally comfortable and fairly clean, has lovely location and staff.
Harold
2022-04-20
8/10
Small accommodation, amicable staff, unbeatable location close to the Taksim tube station.
Isaac
2022-03-30
9/10
We loved our stay there, it was really comfortable. The venue was set in the very central position adjacent to that are open all day every day, the square, restaurants.
Jane
2022-03-21
5/10
Hassle free, fairly clean hotel with soundproof rooms and cooperative staff. Good stay, and 10 minutes' stroll from the subway. Good service with a nice restaurant available.
Wi-Fi was quite slow.
Elizabeth
2022-03-20
9/10
I stayed here 2 nights and I loved it. The room I booked was painted and available with a balcony and a King Size bed, for instance.
Jerry
2022-03-18
8/10
I appreciated that it was clean and gorgeous, the staff were absolutely amazing and rooms were elegant. The breakfast had a huge variety of yummy options, and was excellent.
Well, the area was really loud overall.
Jon
2022-02-14
8/10
Hotel is stylish as I expected, perfect location, air-conditioned rooms.
Justin
2021-11-16
8/10
elegant staff, brilliant room, clean pool.
Kenneth
2021-11-12
8/10
Thoroughly enjoyed staff and location. The rooms with 48 "flat screen TV, beautiful views and twin beds.
Karl
2021-10-11
9/10
Room was non-smoking, location was picturesque, breakfast was free.
Jack
2021-10-08
7/10
location and staff were impressive, exactly what we needed. the room was painted and available with a double bed, beautiful views and a balcony. the breakfast was included and consisted of coffee, bangers, fresh fruit, bread and eggs. had an enjoyable stay here.
Amy
2021-09-24
8/10
Freshly renovated, really cozy room and well experienced staff, stable wi-fi. There were climate control, high-speed internet and coffee in the room, loved that. A lot of food for the American breakfast. The hotel was neat and the amazing beach set adjacent to the property. Exceptional location - 10 mins walk from a bus station. Adorable property, had a really COURTEOUS service.
Anita
2021-08-25
8/10
Hotel is fully equipped, rooms are high quality, exceptionally kind staff. Comfortable beds and climate control, a storage and a safe. Good value with location being great!
Jimmy
2021-08-21
9/10
Gorgeous location, and our room was magnificent, good value. Staff was willing to help and funny thoughout our stay. With early check-in and fast check-out, this hotel was professional. Loved that the property is near the beach.
Robert
2021-08-06
9/10
Nice decoration, nice swimming pool, reasonably spacious room. Big beds, climate control, TV and terrace in the room. Kind hotel centrally located in the city. Also, this kind venue was near beyoglu.
Gary
2021-07-06
9/10
I liked my stay, it was perfectly pleasant. The breakfast had variety of food, like cereal and slices of fresh bread. Stunningly beautiful view of city. Service was perfect throughout the hotel.
Tom
2021-06-29
9/10
Cereal and fresh bread available for breakfast. Welcoming reception. Our visit was real good, ideal for our purposes.
Samuel
2021-05-19
9/10
Fair place, above average breakfast, usual rooms. The breakfast was included and had plenty of meals. Centrally located for us. Easy check in and late check out...
Paul
2021-03-17
8/10
It has beautiful staff and atmosphere. Lots of options, amazing food. A cool bonus was nearby Saray Muhallebicisi, that offered tea and coffee.
Robert
2021-02-28
8/10
It's super base for sightseeing and exploring Istanbul. The management does a fabulous job. It's 5 minutes' walk from a bus stop. Amazing service, they provide a public parking and free Wi-Fi. Truly enjoyed our stay here and would be happy to recommend.
Heather
2020-04-08
9/10
We visited Neoclassic, set only 600 ft away. Hotel's next to main attractions like beyoglu. Free Wi Fi worked flawlessly...
Nathan
2020-01-14
9/10
Staff was helpful, hotel had a wide array of offers. Perfect location, nice base for a city trip.
John
2020-01-09
8/10
Saray Muhallebicisi is within walking distance the hotel. We liked the fact that we chose ikonik the public. Perfect place for city break in Istanbul;))
