The Central Palace Taksim offers a luxurious retreat near Istiklal Avenue and Dolmabahçe Palace. Guests can unwind in the sauna, enjoy a meal at one of the two on-site restaurants, or relax with a book from the library. The helpful staff has left lasting impressions on previous guests.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive
Mecidiyekoy Station - 3 min drive
Vezneciler Subway Station - 5 min drive
Beyoglu Station - 23 min walk
Taksim Station - 5 min walk
Taşkışla Cable Car Station - 10 min walk
Maçka Cable Car Station - 15 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
By Flamingo Restaurant - 2 min walk
Istanbul Restaurant Fish and Kebap House - 2 min walk
Gold bar - 2 min walk
Cafe La Dolce - 1 min walk
Öz Urfa Lahmacun Kebap - 1 min walk
About this property
The Central Palace Taksim
When you stay at The Central Palace Taksim, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue. Guests can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants and visit the fitness center for a workout. Also, Galata Tower and Pera Palace Hotel are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say good things about the room service and helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Taksim Station is 5 minutes and Taşkışla Cable Car Station is 10 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
107 rooms
Arranged over 12 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free secured, covered onsite self parking
Free covered onsite valet parking
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Free 24-hour offsite parking within 984 ft
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite
Area shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
2 restaurants
2 coffee shops
24-hour room service
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space (646 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2004
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Fitness center
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Beaux Arts architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Accessible airport shuttle
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Jetted bathtub
Bathtub only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Paper towels
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1320
Also known as
Central Palace
Central Palace Hotel
Central Palace Hotel Istanbul
Central Palace Istanbul
Palace Central
Central Palace Taksim Hotel
Central Palace Taksim
The Central Palace
The Central Taksim Istanbul
The Central Palace Taksim Hotel
The Central Palace Taksim Istanbul
The Central Palace Taksim Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Does The Central Palace Taksim offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Central Palace Taksim does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Central Palace Taksim?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Central Palace Taksim?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Central Palace Taksim?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 50 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Central Palace Taksim?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Central Palace Taksim and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near The Central Palace Taksim?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
Does The Central Palace Taksim have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.
What's the area around The Central Palace Taksim like?
The Central Palace Taksim is in Taksim, a short 5-minute walk from Taksim Station and 5 minutes' walk from Taksim Square.
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The Central Palace Taksim Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was very good and fantastic with a great buffet selection. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
The location, cleanliness...to the staff members..we had a lovely stay. Our stay was very comfortable, convenient and we highly recommend the whole experience of staying there.
Siemma
Siemma, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Iraninas Refugee
Very nice staff, very friendly and helpful. Good breakgast , they uogrwted us to a suit which was nice! Gave us free Baghlava and teas and coffee all day. We loved it here
Negaar
Negaar, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 26, 2025
A fair walk to the Old City but doable
A good selection of breakfast food
Very frustrating internet, constantly dropping out and/or unavailable
Large comfortable rooms
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Suite
スイートにアップデートしてくれました。
Takashi
Takashi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Lovely hotel. Free valet parking. Great buffet breakfast. Friendly staff
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2024
Beautiful interior, wonderful breakfast buffet, very professional and helpful staff
Oksana
Oksana, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2023
Nice hotel.
NATALLIA
NATALLIA, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Nice hotel, classic and staff helpful and friendly.
Breakfast very good
Mufeed
Mufeed, 6-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 24, 2025
They want to charge for daily water and coffee in the room!
They have spa & Turkish bath pictures on introductory but when we asked they said there is surcharge and even not in this hotel!
Siavosh
Siavosh, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Lively neighbourhood and open till late night.
Ayyaz hussain
Ayyaz hussain, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
Service, rengøring, hotels beliggenhed, morgenmad, opgradering af rummet
Sabina
Sabina, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
Dei tre hotel in cui ho soggiornato in questo viaggio, tutti della stessa categoria, è sucuramente il migliore. Colazione super.
Vinicio
Vinicio, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
Still missing their breakfast! Top notch!
MD
MD, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2024
Excellent staff ! Very nice friendly people
Juliet
Juliet, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2023
Nice location. Staff were also nice and helpful
Wael
Wael, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Great service.
Ahmed
Ahmed, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2024
Friendly staff. Lovely place. Definitely recommend it.
Soheil
Soheil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2024
Great location. Amenities older but functional. Staff superb and friendly.
Wesley
Wesley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2023
Best stay in Istanbul
It was great very friendly service would come again :)
Amal
Amal, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Free valet parking a big bonus in Istanbul. There are 3 underground floors for dining and conferences. The hotel is much bigger than it looks. Lifts. Fantastic buffet breakfast. Fantastic room. If you take a bath you need to get the flow from the tap correct to avoid wetting the floor.
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2024
Breakfast could be better
Alireza
Alireza, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
Nice view from the hotel. Friendly stuff. Small store to buy water or snack just beside hotel 10 meter away