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The Gift Hotel

Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast buffet at this Istanbul hotel where attentive staff anticipate needs throughout the stay

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The Gift Hotel sits in Istanbul's center, serving a warm breakfast buffet each morning. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi while the 24-hour front desk team stands ready to assist with any requests. The hotel's airport shuttle makes arrivals and departures hassle-free.
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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

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Superior Sea Or City View Room with BayWindow

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Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

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

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Sea Or City View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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

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Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Budget Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, The Gift Hotel is near a metro station. Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bosphorus and Florya Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium, or consider a night out at Volkswagen Arena.
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34421, Istanbul, Istanbul, Yolcuzade Iskender Cd. 22

What's nearby

  • Golden Horn - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Istiklal Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pera Palace Hotel - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galata Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bosphorus - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dar'inn Restaurant Meze&Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vavelya Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nehir Nargile Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dönerci Engin'in Yeri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nan Şişhane - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Gift Hotel

Hotel near Galata Tower
Close to Istiklal Avenue and Eminönü Square, The Gift Hotel provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
  • Smoke-free premises and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Gift Hotel include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 8 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 25654

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gift Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gift Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Gift Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Gift Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Gift Hotel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Golden Horn and Galata Tower. Bosphorus and Istiklal Avenue are also within 15 minutes. Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is only a 2-minute walk and Karakoy Tünel Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Gift Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and kind people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ayad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very friendly staff excellent breakfast best location for public transportation
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sirui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great view of Istanbul old city from breakfast terrace. The rooms have very good sound proofing despite facing busy street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , exceptional service, breakfast was great looking across the golden horn. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Well placed close-by Galata and not far from the Sultan palace and all the ferry boats. The room was comfortable clean and well equiped. The hotel itself is small but nice and well maintained. Breakfast is ok, it maybe be better with little but is fair and the terrace where it is served is really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice butique hotel just few minutes walking distance to/from GalataTower. Area full with coffee shops and small restaurants. The area was very save and vibrant all day. Hotel is really nice, clean, and well equipped. We liked it very much. We had a bigger room 26/27 m2 with a view. The room is spacious enough for 2 people. Breakfast at the hotel was quite fine and enough to start you day with. The staff is super friendly, welcoming and willing to help. Thank you so much Fatih. It was very nice meeting you!! We can recommend this hotel and will stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Ricardo

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

Omar

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Salah

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kia

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

Damla

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

8/10 Good

Ohood

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

6/10 Okay

NICOLE

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

Jessica

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

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

amy

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

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing experience! Boutique Hotel steps from Galata Tower, central to everything. I’ll try to be detailed but brief. And for reference when deciding if you would pick this place, I will give you a reference point. Mentally Im Ritz Carlton (lol), financially Hilton Garden Inn (ok, moving on) So overall, yes, we enjoyed our stay and would stay again. (and yes- this was our first time to Istanbul) Gift Hotel Centrally located-Euro side Staff: Outstanding, friendly, helpful (small treats everyday at checkin) Breakfast daily 8-10am: Delish + sufficient. We felt full everyday. Fresh everything! Room: tidy, clean, plenty of room for us two Bed comfort: ok, a bed topper would help Pillows: clean, comfortable (I need a good pillow) Bathroom: not huge-but shower was a nice size, water pressure-amazing, got hot fast, clean and cute. No bad water smells and wasnt afraid to brush my teeth with it. Towels: Big, clean, a little worn, non issue. Wifi: good+pretty fast Wet bar with cokes, water bottles, coffee + quality teas. Quiet streets, AC cold at 23°c with the fan on max, then would raise to 24 for comfort. They handled our private airport transfers for 90euro (total) roundtrip Metro 5 min walk (but we always walked 10 min to Karakoy by the water to get to Asian side), Galata Tower few minute walk (5min). We really didnt need a GPS bc the tower is your landmark, once you orient yourself its super easy to get around. I definately reccommend the Gift Hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025