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 restaurants and shops. There's lots to explore including top spots such as Taksim Square and Bosphorus. There's plenty more to see, including Demiroren Istiklal and Madame Tussauds Istanbul.
Where are the best places to stay in Taksim?
We have 1235 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' top lodging choices in Taksim:
Louis Rooms
City centre hotel- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Hammamhane
Adults-only guesthouse with spa and bar- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Cafe • Terrace • Central location
Tomtom Suites - Special Class
Luxury hotel with restaurant and bar- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Cafe • Terrace • Central location
Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Luxury hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Babysitting services • Garden • 24-hour front desk
Union Hotel Port
- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
How to get to Taksim
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Taksim
- Istanbul (IST), 19.7 mi (31.7 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
- Bosphorus
- Nevizade Street
- Istiklal Avenue
- Istanbul Technical University
Things to do in Taksim
- Demiroren Istiklal
- Madame Tussauds Istanbul
- Ataturk Cultural Center
- Pera Museum
- Abdi Ipekci Street