Sofitel Istanbul Taksim, Istanbul

Sofitel Istanbul Taksim - A 5-star hotel with an indoor pool, spa facilities, and Bosphorus views in central Istanbul

Sofitel Istanbul Taksim offers 5-star accommodation with air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, minibars, kettles, coffee makers, desks, and marble bathrooms with showers and hairdryers. The hotel features an indoor pool, fitness center, sauna, full-service spa with massages and body treatments, and a hammam. The Oven restaurant serves traditional Turkish cuisine with contemporary touches and wood-fired specialties, while CakeBox offers authentic cakes and desserts harmonized with Turkish classics. Located in Cihangir with narrow streets, parks, and street cafes around Akarsu Yokuşu Sokağı, the property is steps from Taksim Square and Istiklal Street. Popular points of interest near Sofitel Istanbul Taksim include Republic Monument (0.5 miles), Taksim Gezi Park (0.5 miles), and Museum of Innocence (0.5 miles). The hotel provides free WiFi throughout, private parking, a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, meeting facilities, and Club Millesime lounge access with appetizers and beverages. A buffet, continental, or halal breakfast is available each morning at Sofitel Istanbul Taksim.

Pros

The indoor pool, spa with massages, and hammam provide comprehensive wellness facilities

Club Millesime lounge access includes complimentary appetizers and alcoholic beverages

Rooms feature marble bathrooms, coffee makers, and minibars with select suites offering Bosphorus views

The location in Cihangir provides immediate access to parks, cafes, and narrow streets around Akarsu Yokuşu Sokağı

Cons

The central location near Taksim Square results in consistent urban noise throughout the area

No outdoor swimming pool is available on the property