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The Gift Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Galata Tower

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Restaurant
Superior Sea Or City View Room
Front of property
Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Hallway

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Yolcuzade Iskender Cd. 22, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421
  • Istiklal Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Galata Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Taksim Square
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Istanbul (SAW-Sabiha Gokcen Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Balcony view

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Sea Or City View Room

Superior Sea Or City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Double or Twin Room

Budget Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow

Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

The Gift Hotel places you in the centre of Istanbul, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a porter/bellboy. Plus you'll find a lift. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Istanbul City Center hotel include Bosphorus and Pera Palace Hotel.

What's nearby

  • Istiklal Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galata Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taksim Square - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 2 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 11 min walk
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dar'inn Restaurant Meze&Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Addis Ababa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vavelya Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dönerci Engin'in Yeri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Helvacı Ali Galata - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Gift Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Galata Tower
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly The Gift Hotel also features a porter and a lift.

This Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Gift Hotel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 8 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Gift Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 8 per day(230 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2022-35-0811

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

The Gift Hotel Hotel
The Gift Hotel Istanbul
The Gift Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Gift Hotel?

The closest beach to The Gift Hotel is Florya Beach (16.4 km).

Does The Gift Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Gift Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Gift Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Gift Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

The Gift Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vusisizwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location is key

An excellent location with most sites within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Imad

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a hotel, just a bed and miserable breakfast. Don’t believe reviews saying breakfast was good etc… your breakfast at home is much better
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful boutique hotel nestled right on the edge of Beyoglu. Everyone on staff present was respectful and polite. The property was well maintained and incredibly charming. One thing to keep in mind is they tend not to answer the phone, so if you book through Expedia the airport transfer may be difficult to schedule preemptively.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

NICOLE

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is very small and old. The first room that we settled wasn’t good at all. It was small, dark, humid, no air, no window and overpriced. The location was right on the street and taxi couldn’t park there because there wasn’t any parking spot. The walking path around the hotel was terrible. It had broken stones and unsafe. The staff was nice. The breakfast didn’t have much choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ohood

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pedram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amparo

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ipek

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wafic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis Ricardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Hashem

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Funda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.