Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a 24-hour health club, an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and gift shops/newsstands.
Sofitel Istanbul Taksim is centrally located in Istanbul – a 3-minute walk from Taksim Square and 12 minutes by foot from Galataport. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Dolmabahçe Palace and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Galata Tower.
Make yourself at home in one of the 202 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with baths or showers feature designer toiletries and hairdryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy a meal at Cake Box or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favourite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
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Hotel Sofitel Istanbul Taksim 5*
Amenities
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- 24-hour health club
- Conference centre
- Conference space
- Full-service spa
- Meeting rooms
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Spa treatment room(s)
- 24-hour front desk
- All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
- Annual carbon offsets
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
- Biodegradable/compostable straws
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- Business centre
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Change of towels (on request)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Concierge services
- Conference space size (feet) - 1195
- Conference space size (metres) - 111
- Designated smoking areas
- Double-glazing on all windows
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Electric car charging station
- Energy-saving switches
- Express check-out
- Fitness classes on site
- Free WiFi
- Free reception
- Free wired internet
- Garden
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Hair salon
- Housekeeping on request
- Lift
- Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic water bottles
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Number of indoor pools - 1
- Number of meeting rooms - 6
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Porter/bellhop
- Reception hall
- Recycling
- Reusable cups only
- Reusable tableware only
- Rooftop terrace
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
- Television in common areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Vegan menu options available
- Vegetable garden
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Water dispenser
- Water-efficient showers only
- Wedding services
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Discover the destination
Known first as Byzantium, then Constantinople, and now Istanbul, the city nicknamed "the second Rome" is overflowing with history. Located at the crossroads between Asia and Europe, it is home to a cosmopolitan population that is rightly proud of its ancient heritage. Explore the city on a tour that will take you from the Hagia Sophia to Topkapi Palace. Enjoy a glass of apple tea on the Galata bridge and in the evening, relax in a traditional hammam.
Important information about your destination
Customs and traditions
When visiting mosques, shoes must be removed. Women must cover their heads. It is advisable to avoid visiting mosques on Fridays or at prayer time.
Nudism is forbidden. It is advisable to avoid kissing too demonstratively in the street, especially in more conservative regions and areas.
In some museums, an admission fee may be charged for taking photographs.
Time difference
Ankara in Türkiye is located in the UTC/GMT+3 time zone all year round.
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Ankara, Türkiye
Electricity and internet access
In Türkiye, type F sockets are used (European standard).
Internet access is highly developed in Türkiye, with a secure WiFi network in the vast majority of hotels, as well as cellular connections.
Safety
Safety is generally good in Türkiye, with very few incidents of assault reported. However, it is essential to remain vigilant. Make sure you keep an eye on your personal belongings when travelling. Keep valuables, such as your passport, in locked suitcases or in your room safe. Carry only the money you need. Avoid deserted alleyways, especially at night. Watch your pockets and bags, both in town and around airports.
As in all major cities, extra vigilance is recommended in tourist areas, particularly in Istanbul, where it is advisable to look after your personal documents.
Taking a stance on subjects of a political nature, particularly on social networks (including sharing) in Türkiye, may result in a ban on entering or leaving Turkish territory and in some cases in criminal proceedings.
Currency
The official currency is the Turkish lira, and you can change your money in exchange offices, hotels and banks, of which there are many, especially in the big cities. In some tourist areas, the euro is occasionally accepted.
Weather
The best times to visit Türkiye are spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November). In fact, midsummer temperatures can be very high (around 35-40°C), which can make cultural visits less enjoyable. Ideal, however, for beach activities.
Languages
The official language in Türkiye is Turkish, but there are other minority languages spoken by some locals (Arabic, Greek...) and English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Accommodation quality
The quality of accommodation in Türkiye varies, but in general it can be said that it is often comparable to European standards, especially in large cities and tourist areas.
Food quality
Internationally renowned, Turkish gastronomy offers a wide range of culinary specialties to suit all tastes. The general quality of food and food safety is very good, especially in tourist areas.