What's Taksim like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Taksim, especially its cafes and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy the neighbourhood's great shops and restaurants. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Istiklal Avenue to shop. Taksim Square and Pera Museum are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Taksim?

We have 1019 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' top lodging choices in Taksim:

Hammamhane

Adults-only guesthouse with spa and bar

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Café • Central location

Tomtom Suites

Luxury hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • Central location

Magnova Studios

Art Deco guestrooms with kitchenettes

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and spa

• • Free WiFi • Hot tub • 24-hour fitness centre • Bar • Central location

Novus Pera Hotel

City centre hotel with restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff

How to get to Taksim

Taksim is located 1.9 mi (3 km) from the heart of Istanbul.

Flying to:

• • Istanbul (IST), 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Taksim
• • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Taksim

Getting to Taksim on the metro

Stations in the neighbourhood include:

• • Taksim Station
• • Findikli Station
• • Kabatas Station

Things to see and do in and around Taksim

What to see in Taksim

• • Taksim Square
• • Vodafone Arena
• • Taksim Gezi Park
• • Istanbul Technical University
• • Nevizade Street

Things to do in Taksim

• • Istiklal Avenue
• • Pera Museum
• • Madame Tussauds Istanbul
• • French Street
• • Museum of Innocence

Other popular Taksim attractions

• • Istanbul Modern
• • Demiroren Istiklal
• • Cicek Pasaji
• • Ataturk Cultural Center
• • Abdi Ipekci Street

When is the best time to visit Istanbul?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 21°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 6°C)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, November, February (average 106 mm of rainfall)