Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 57 min drive
Beyoglu Station - 11 min walk
Vezneciler Subway Station - 26 min walk
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 27 min walk
Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 2 min walk
Karakoy Tünel Station - 10 min walk
Karakoy Station - 11 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Şişhane Metro İstasyonu - 3 min walk
Vavelya Cafe - 3 min walk
Alaçatı Kafası Pera - 3 min walk
Addis Ababa Coffee - 2 min walk
Akın Restoran - 3 min walk
About this property
The Gift Hotel
When you stay at The Gift Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Taksim Square and Topkapi Palace are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is 2 minutes and Karakoy Tünel Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
English, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
26 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
24-hour offsite parking within 230 ft (EUR 8 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Porter/bellhop
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 35
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Magnifying mirror
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Espresso maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chairs
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 8 per day (230 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The Gift Hotel Hotel
The Gift Hotel Istanbul
The Gift Hotel Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Gift Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Gift Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 55 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gift Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What's the area around The Gift Hotel like?
The Gift Hotel is in Istanbul City Center, a short 2-minute walk from Sishane-Zemin Metro Station and 6 minutes' walk from Galata Tower.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Sep 11, 2024
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.
Ohood
Ohood, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 4, 2024
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.
Pedram
Pedram, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2024
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.
Jessica
Jessica, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2024
Amparo
Amparo, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
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.
LUISA
LUISA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2024
Pedro
Pedro, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2024
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!
Kia
Kia, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2024
Ipek
Ipek, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2023
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.
Wafic
Wafic, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 15, 2023
Nice room and great service.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2023
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.
Luis Ricardo
Luis Ricardo, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2023
Zoe
Zoe, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 19, 2023
Hashem
Hashem, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2023
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.
Omar
Omar, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 28, 2023
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.
Funda
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2023
Charming staff and a great location with good interior design and an amazing view for breakfast. There’s no bar but you can take drinks up to the roof terrace to watch the sun go down.
jennifer
jennifer, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 24, 2023
Saleh
Saleh, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 20, 2023
Good hotel
Really nice hotel and great service and staff. Only problem was our room on the first floor was extremely loud at night as it’s facing the street. Was a pity as everything else was really great and we enjoyed everything else.
Salah
Salah, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2023
Hamid
Hamid, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2023
This boutique hotel is a gem! The rooms are very comfortable. They are well designed. The staff are extremely helpful. The location is excellent--it is close to Galata tower and many good restaurants. It is close to both the subway and tram. It was a wonderful stay.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 31, 2023
Sohrab
Sohrab, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2023
Wonderful Experience
Wonderful experience! The hotel is new, extremely clean and well designed, with thoughtful amenities for a very comfortable stay. Location is short walk to Galata Tower (7 minutes) and Metro station (5 minutes). Staff were highly professional and went above and beyond. Very good buffet breakfast with wide variety of hot and cold options. Highly recommended hotel.
Gayle
Gayle, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2023
Nina
Nina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2023
Excellent new hotel in a nice part of the city
ARNUB
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
Hôtel très propre, bien aménagé
Seul bémol, situé sur une rue très passante et bruyante