Tucked away near Taksim Square, Hotel The Public is a luxurious retreat with an international cuisine bistro and 2 bars. Savor breakfast and lunch at 1901 Cafe and Bistro, then unwind in the library or explore nearby Istiklal Avenue.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 69 min drive
Vezneciler Subway Station - 5 min drive
Mecidiyekoy Station - 5 min drive
Beyoglu Station - 12 min walk
Taksim Station - 8 min walk
Tophane Station - 11 min walk
Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 13 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Otantik Türkü Bar - 1 min walk
Kasap Döner - 1 min walk
Urban
Armada Restaurant - 1 min walk
Lezizâne Lokantası - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel The Public
Hotel The Public offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Istiklal Avenue and Pera Palace Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out 1901 Cafe and Bistro, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Taksim Square and Galata Tower. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Taksim Station is 8 minutes and Tophane Station is 11 minutes.
Languages
English, Farsi, Russian, Turkish
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
52 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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
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
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking within 328 ft (EUR 20 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Computer station
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
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1883
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible airport shuttle
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
DVD player
LED television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Espresso maker
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Desk chair
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
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Special features
Dining
1901 Cafe and Bistro - This bistro specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
1901 Lobby Lounge - This lobby lounge specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch only. Open 24 hours.
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 120 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 5)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 20 per day (328 ft away)
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 name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Property Registration Number 15720
Also known as
Public Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Public Special Class Istanbul
Occidental Public Hotel Istanbul
Occidental Public Hotel
Occidental Public Istanbul
Occidental Public
Allegro Istiklal The Public Special Class
Occidental The Public Special Class
The Public Hotel Special Class
Ikonik The Public
Hotel The Public Hotel
Hotel The Public Istanbul
Hotel The Public Hotel Istanbul
HELP_OUTLINE
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel The Public?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel The Public?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 120 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel The Public?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Hotel The Public and nearby?
Hotel The Public has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel The Public?
Yes, 1901 Cafe and Bistro offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel The Public like?
Hotel The Public is in Taksim, a short 8-minute walk from Taksim Station and 11 minutes' walk from Taksim Square.
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Hotel The Public Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Boutique hotel
View
Bathroom
Quiet - room
Taxi
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, amazing, and divine with a variety of options. (10 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jun 28, 2025
Best location,
Friendly staff,
Clean but a little too small room.
Hadi
Hadi, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2025
Super friendly, nice? Great breakfast, rooms small but functional. Location excellent.
Mirza
Mirza, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 24, 2025
Good choice
RABE
RABE, 10-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 20, 2025
I really enjoyed my stay!
The location was perfect — very central and easily accessible to all the main attractions in Istanbul, whether on foot or by public transport. The hotel staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything I needed.
A special shoutout to Emin, Mert, and Nihat — they truly went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable and enjoyable. Their kindness and professionalism made a big difference.
The price was also very reasonable for the quality of service and location, which made the experience even better.
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Istanbul, and I’d happily stay here again!
Navid
Navid, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 9, 2025
The area is loud late into the evening, but nothing we couldn't solve with some earplugs. staff was very courtious and helpful. very professional. we would stay there again
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Dec 5, 2023
Good location
Friendly staff and good breakfast
Hamid
Hamid, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 20, 2018
Excellent location - clean rooms - Very good and helpful staff
M.Mezher
M.Mezher, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 8, 2023
Great location, and nice and clean.
chandirah
chandirah, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 1, 2024
This hotel is fabulous, great location, very modern design throughout, staff were so friendly and helpful, and lots to do around the area. Fantastic value for money!
Samantha
Samantha, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Sep 4, 2023
Great Location
Great location. Close to many restaurants. Great service. Breakfast was included and was amazing.
Lina
Lina, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 10, 2022
Location and Nostalgia
Thank you to all the helpful staff and reception managers for your kind assistance during my stay. Wonderful hotel.
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 21, 2022
Everything was excellent 👍👍👍
Abdallah
Abdallah, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 24, 2023
Wonderful Staff!
Great hotel, awesome location - the room was well appointed and clean. A good breakfast served each morning of our stay. the staff were excellent and very helpful, particularly assisting us recover a passport left in a taxi on arrival. Will definitely stay again when next in Istanbul.
Kim
Kim, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 7, 2022
Beautifully designed boutique hotel. Great location if you like the busy vibe of Istiklal St. Super friendly and helpful staff.
I would come back!!
Mary
Mary, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Dec 25, 2018
Nice hotel in Good location
Good location and the staffs were very kind and helpful. Entire hotel concept are extraordinay. But the room size is smaller than the pictures.
Hyeeun
Hyeeun, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 27, 2023
Perfect hotel
Me and my wife enjoyed our stay very much. The staff were very welcoming, nice and friendly. Excellent hotel and perfect location with helpful staff. We will definitely come back. 10/10 would recommend.
Laleh
Laleh, 8-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 3, 2022
Amazing staff with an amazing location, and a really nice cozy hotel stile , best hotel I stayed at during my trip to Istanbul. Top recommended
Ahmad
Ahmad, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 25, 2024
I like the staff name call NG
He is super nice n friendly
ben
ben, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 9, 2022
Great design. Cool vibes. Fun location. Helpful staff. Amazing breakfast.
Jordan
Jordan, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 22, 2018
Beautiful Boitique Hotel - Perfect Location
Beautiful Boutique Hotel in the most amazing location. Just off the main shopping street in Taksim - The best location for Istanbul! The hotel has some really stunning art and decor. The rooms are small but the space well used and perfect if you book a room with a balcony. Highly recommended!
Frans
Frans, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 10, 2021
The hotel is quite modern and located right next to Istiklal which is great but also means it is noisy so take that into account if you like quiet hotels. Overall, the room was nice and had all I needed. Reception staff were friendly and helpful too, thanks for the nice stay!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 28, 2023
Nice hotel - noisy main street
The hotel is really nice and the staff is friendly but I stayed in two separate rooms, both facing the main street and you’ll need ear plugs for sleeping for the ones on the upper floors.
Breakfast is delicious.
Laszlo
Laszlo, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 30, 2021
Very nice room
Milena
Milena, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 10, 2023
Great Boutique Hotel!!
It’s a great boutique hotel located next to Istiklal Street, accessible to everything. The interior design is eclectic and very cool. Very friendly and helpful personnel. The room we stayed at the rooftop have low ceilings and the bathroom was small, but might not be the case with the guest rooms on the other floors. In general, it was great staying there!!
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 28, 2021
Thanks for nice service
I wish if breakfast was with more options and the picture of the scary lady was removed and the music in the reception was closed but overall nice staff and nice rooms and best loacation