TAKSİM SEM HOTEL
Location: ŞEHİT MUHTAR MAHALLESİ NANE SOKAK NO.7 D.1 TAKSİM BEYOĞLU, Istanbul, tr
Star Rating: 8 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
City Views and Prime Location
TAKSİM SEM HOTEL offers stunning city views and is conveniently located just 500 metres from Taksim Square. Situated close to major attractions like Dolmabahce Palace, Galata Tower, and Spice Bazaar, this hotel provides the perfect base for exploring Istanbul.
Modern Amenities and Comfort
Each unit at the hotel is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and free toiletries. With comfortable beds and private bathrooms in every room, guests can relax and unwind in style after a day of sightseeing.
Multilingual Staff and Exceptional Service
The hotel's reception staff fluent in German, English, and Turkish are ready to assist guests in planning their stay. Enjoy personalized service and a warm welcome throughout your visit at TAKSİM SEM HOTEL.
Book your stay at TAKSİM SEM HOTEL now for an unforgettable experience in Istanbul!
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Fax/photocopying
- Soundproof rooms
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- CCTV outside property
- Access to health care professionals
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Suite with Balcony
The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a balcony with city views, this suite also offers soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Economy Single Room
Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned single room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, an electric kettle as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Standard Double Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, an electric kettle as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Guest Reviews
- selma (5/5): Passable - Espace dans la chambre, assez propre. Hotel basique pour cette rue. Les réceptionnistes très sympa. Salle de bain/WC trop à l'étroit mais passable, trop de bruit dans la rue, music venant de tout les cafés longent la rue. Je pense que c'est un hotel pour les plus jeunes.
- RADHIA (8/5): Un bon séjour - La gentillesse du personnel et l emplacement de l hôtel près de l avenue Istiklal et magasin shok et les restaurants Le personnel ne comprend pas ni français ni anglais mais heureusement qu il y avait traducteur Google, j ai pu leur parler
- Jose David (10/5): - Todo perfecto Todo bien
- Mazhar (2/5): -
- Christos-Rafael (7/5): Just about satisfied. - Incredible and convenient location. Really good value for money. Very friendly stuff, cozy room. I booked four days just a few days before I went to Istanbul for a concert and it was a really good price. If I visit Istanbul again I would come to this hotel once again. The bathroom needs some better maintenance.
- Horobets (1/5): -
- Jose David (9/5): - Todo bien Todo bien
- Mohammed (10/5): -
- Zeina (2/5): - Nothing Everything
- Thomas Emanuel (10/5): Confortable y satisfactoria - La ubicación y el servicio
- Dmitrii (9/5): - Отличное месторасположение, соотношение цены и качества, приветливый персонал, поддерживают беседу! Всё отлично! Очень сильная слышимость между номерами
- Tural (1/5): - I wrote to u everything all my complains.We didnt even stay in that hotel.So dirty,smelly.We want our money back.We didnt stay in that hotel.When we entered to room immediately left the hotel.Pls pay back our payment back.Its too shame being that hotel in booking.com.
- AMEER (4/5): -
- Karampalis (10/5): Πολύ καλή τοποθεσία, εξαιρετικό προσωπικό. - Πολύ καλή ασφαλής κεντρική τοποθεσία.
- Mladen (8/5): -
- Mladen (8/5): -
- Andrey (9/5): - Value for money
- Zied (1/5): - Au vu des nombreux commentaires positifs, je peux aujourd’hui affirmer qu’ils ne reflètent absolument pas la réalité. Mon expérience a été un véritable choc. L’état des lieux est catastrophique, au point que je me demande comment de tels avis peuvent exister.
La propreté est inexistante.
La salle de bain est dans un état immonde : odeur d’égouts extrêmement forte, impossible même de se brosser les dents. Le pommeau de douche et le sachet d’eau sont moisis, il y a des cheveux partout (longs, courts, de toutes sortes), et des traces très douteuses. C’est littéralement une salle de bain d’égout.
La chambre n’est pas mieux :
– couvertures très très sales,
– forte odeur de cigarette/cigare,
– poussière accumulée sous le lit,
– rideaux ou tissus imprégnés d’odeur de tabac et sales.
Le balcon, soi-disant présent, contient une chaise cassée et un cendrier rempli de mégots. Les mécanismes des stores sont sales et moisis.
Côté sécurité, c’est très inquiétant :
les escaliers sont dangereux, aucune norme de sécurité visible, et le propriétaire est totalement indisponible.
Je n’ai absolument rien trouvé de positif dans cet endroit.
Je n’ai jamais vécu une expérience aussi grave. Si un contrôle sanitaire passait ici, ce serait très probablement une fermeture immédiate.
Je publie cet avis pour prévenir et protéger les futurs clients. Je suis ici pour seulement 3 nuits et j’espère simplement que tout se passera sans problème. Mais sincèrement, si vous tenez à votre santé et à votre sécurité, n’y venez pas.
Cet avis est écrit avec le plus grand sérieux. Ce n’est pas exagéré. C’est la réalité.
- Nader (7/5): - The reception man was so kind and friendly Need a little improvement in the room and room service
- Enis (6/5): -
- Mehmet (1/5): I was forced to leave in the middle of the night due to hygiene issues, poor maintenance, and violations of privacy. - I did not like anything. My experience at this property was far below expectations. The room was generally extremely dirty. The walls, floors, bed, and wardrobes were well below acceptable hygiene standards. There was a strong smell of dampness and mold in the room. The air conditioner appeared not to have been cleaned for a long time and was heavily covered in dust. Most of the curtains were broken, and the shower area was poorly maintained. The radiator was not working, and an attempt was made to fix this during my stay. Maintenance workers were brought into the room while I was present, without any consideration for privacy. During the repair, water from the radiator spilled onto the bed. The solution offered was unacceptable: I was told to manage by placing a pillowcase taken from another bed over the wet mattress. This approach is unacceptable in terms of hygiene and guest satisfaction.
The hotel owner clearly stated that there was a lack of staff and that this situation could not be changed, indicating that the problems are known and not temporary. There is no elevator in the building. The right-side window of the room directly faces a garbage area and a derelict site. At the front, there is a construction area completely covered with metal sheets, making the surroundings very disturbing.
When I returned the key upon leaving, the owner mentioned that the property had previously received complaints from other guests and that the rating had therefore dropped. During this conversation, he asked me to leave a positive review for the hotel. He suggested discussing this in a private area, but I stated that we could talk where we were (on the street at the hotel entrance) and then left. Due to these circumstances, I was forced to leave the property late at night. I am writing this review to prevent others from experiencing similar issues.
- Wenny Widiasih (8/5): Nice Hotel near Taksim Square - Location and elevator.Bed comfortable There is a somewhat rocky road leading to the hotel location.
- it (8/5): - L'emplacement Rien
- Gohar (1/5): Horrible . Poor hygien . These people used 10 years old pic - Nothing . These people are using old pics in the ad don’t trust . Smell of cigarettes were the most horrible thing in the room . Please don’t waste your money for such poor hygiene place Smell of cigarettes make me sick and all the furniture and fixture was falling apart . These people are using old pics in the ad don’t trust . Smell of cigarettes were the most horrible thing in the room . Please don’t waste your money for such poor hygiene place
- Raimunda (7/5): - Me encanta la ubicación es perfecta cerca de todo tienes todo cerca 😃 La limpieza más o menos
- Vera (10/5): -
- Abed Al Hor (8/5): إقامة لطيفة💐 - الغرف جميله ونضيفه والعاملين كذلك ودودون وجيدين ومن دون شك الموقع جيد مغسلة اليدين ضيقه جداااا وبعض المناشف رغم واضح انها مغسوله ونضيفه لكن توجد عليها بعض البقع العنيدة الي لاتتختفي بالغسل، انا عن نفسي تقبلت المناشف لان واضح انها مغسوله لكن الآخرين ممكن مايتقبلوها
- Liaqat Ali (1/5): - Location was very good I didn't find anything bad in this hotel
- Ioannis (4/5): -
- BadiA (10/5): Devo ringraziare tanto Musa e l’altro ragazzo che lavoro lì sono bravissimi - Hotel si trovava a 1 min da taksim/istiklal a piedi,ì personale super super gentile , Qualsiasi cosa volevamo loro cercavo di farci contente ,Posizione bella vicina a tutto ed è molto sicura, devo ringraziare MUSA è stato gentilissimo c’ha aiutati tantissimo su qualsiasi cosa era sempre disponibile
- Suzana (1/5): - - Horrible! I paid 55 euros, but that was with the Genius discount — the real price was 65 euros for 2 nights. I stayed in room 3.02. The room reeked of stale cigarette smoke, so I had to sleep with the windows and balcony door wide open for 2 nights. The smell got into my clothes, the sheets, the pillow — into everything. The toilet seat was loose, the bathroom was full of mold, and the showerhead couldn’t even be hung up. I literally had to endure it just to get through the stay. I asked for another room but was told it wasn’t possible. My budget was limited, otherwise I would have walked out and booked another hotel on the first day. Absolutely filthy!
- Ismail Ali (10/5): Super Hotel - Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Das Hotel war sehr sauber.
Lage war sehr zentral, nur ist es in den Zimmern, die an der Straße liegen etwas laut. Aber dafür ist das Hotel preislich unschlagbar
- Eng.Mohamed Eleiwa (10/5): - Staff is more kind and gentle, see all our needs, clean hotel, more comfortable, I enjoyed
- Siraj (8/5): - The location is perfect They don’t let you check in before 2 we requested but they didn’t help out The room I got was tiny for two person but it was good for the value of money
- Ulkar (8/5): -
- Shaghayegh (2/5): - Almost nothing
- Shahama (7/5): -
- Jose David (10/5): So gentle manager - Taksim house's manager were so gentle and kind. He Will help you if you have a urgency. It is so near by taksim square. Everything were ok
- Mauro (10/5): - Musa, la persona che gestisce gli affitti, è una persona solare, disponibile e premurosa e che ha a cuore i propri ospiti.
Ha cercato in ogni modo di aiutarci in ogni situazione consigliando e mettendosi a disposizione.
Bellissima esperienza!
- javadi (7/5): -
- Beyza (10/5): -
- Abdullatif (10/5): - الموقع، شباب الاستقبال باب الحمام ماعليه قفل
- Farrukh (10/5): - Clean room, reception service is good. Hotel located in center Taksim.
- DIMITAR (4/5): Good location but nothing more - The location was excellent- walking distance to Taksim Square. Very good value for the money. The room was good for a short stay , but not recommended for a long one To start with we did not get the room paid for. We booked a studio but we were given a very small double room. The bathroom was falling apart - it was impossible to take a shower.
- Svitlana (7/5): - Дуже легко було знайти, в центрі. Радо зустріли, персонал уважний. Номер чистенько, невеликий, але зручності всі є. Чай, кава, стаканы, в душі одноразова косметика. Але!! В номері такі величезні жуки лазили, що ми були в шоці. Так що будьте уважними!
- Beatrice (7/5): - Posizione comoda per fermata del bus a circa 10 minuti a piedi per raggiungere il centro città. Mini market sotto casa.
- Daniel (8/5): -
- Gregory (5/5): Disappointing - Close to Taksim Square. Older building, no elevator. My apartment was on 4th floor reached by very steep winding stairs. Furniture and fittings show signs of age. A pleasant space, but requires a thorough cleaning (dirty ashtray full of cigarette butts on terrace). Constant water supply interruptions during my stay.
- Baharudin (10/5): Exceptional - The receptionist was very friendly and kind, even when I needed a vehicle to go to the airport, he was ready to help and give me a VIP car. I really like the service and I will definitely come back here Nothing.
- Leah (4/5): Disappointing -
- Houssem (5/5): Passable - Location is good staff is good also Too much noise morning everyone talk you can hear him
Room is very brillant not dark cannot make it dark
- Pouya (8/5): Very good - It worths the money. For this ampunt of money compared to other hotels, it was good and acceptable. Close to Taksim square. The location and alley were not the best. The neighborhood was not very clean and tidy. No elavator 3rd floor.
- Gerasopoulou (7/5): Good - Very near to Taxim square and the staff very polite and willing to provide all the hotel services.
- Rashad (10/5): Exceptional -
- Charbel (6/5): Pleasant - Friendly staff and good location Rooms are super old and dirty
The area is not safe for solo travelers and ladies traveling alone
- Yen-nga (10/5): Exceptional - I only stayed for one night but it provided me with all basic necessities. I had to check in late at night and the manager there let me check out late during the day so I’d have enough rest. Great service
- Marianna (7/5): Good -
- Badr (10/5): Exceptional - The stuff was very helpful and friendly Nothing
- Zoheir (8/5): Very good -
- Majestic (2/5): The stay could have been much better. It was not good enough to decide to continue our stay here. - It was not too far from shopping area but it was difficult for taxis to come in and out, which a few cancelled due to the narrow street and blocked roads. It had its own bathroom The check in was very delayed for a few hours and we were given access around 6pm. It seemed a bit disorganized. The cleaner came in late to prepare the room also. It was a long day and we needed rest so it was a high inconvenience. It's almost like they were not expecting us and it didn't feel so welcoming.
The owner or manager complained about the price booked despite us having a conversation before when I visited prior to. He wanted to downgrade to a standard room on a higher floor at a higher price and called it a deluxe and it wasn't. He also knew we required the room downstairs based on a prior conversation before booking. It seemed like dishonesty and bad business dealing.
The day before I checked the hotel for booking, there was a fight down the street near to the hotel. There's an old and dilapitaded building right next to and opposite the building, so it's difficult to tell what or who may be loitering in the area.
The cleaner came into the room unauthorized although all staff were informed that no one should come in unless we were present. It was very uncomfortable to hear this after the fact.
The internet was extremely poor especially the last 3 days when it was completely off causing inconvenience to work, call a taxi etc. Other buildings in the area had internet during this time. They didn't offer an apology and said it will come back on the day of departure. The internet was a huge inconvenience which caused us to walk out to the street to manage our day-to-day affairs and also caused missed opportunities and delays in arrangements.
Although the website claims wheelchair friendly, it is not. There are stairs at the entrance which require a few man power to support.
It was very uncomfortable as the owner or manager smokes inside and the basement and office desk is directly opposite the lower floor room. I found it disrespectful for the smoking to continue after asking to stop as we are non smokers and prioritize our...
- Majestic (1/5): Bad -
- Majestic (3/5): Poor -
- Majestic (1/5): Bad -
- Majestic (3/5): Poor -
- Majestic (2/5): Very poor -
- Tamari (8/5): Very good -
- Mennatallah (9/5): Superb -
- Zobair (2/5): Very poor - Notting 👈🏻 Everything was ridiculous
- Khaled (6/5): Pleasant -
- Charles (4/5): Taksim Sem House review - The price for 4 nights was very good. The fridge was working. Getting around was super easy, close to everything. Just a short walk to the metro and buses to and from the airport, which is much cheaper than a taxi. . The room was very dated and had a certain smell that was not pleasant but i got used to it, the hand basin was tiny, I couldn't really use it. There was a shelf above it.
There was a lot of noise late at night outside. The price for room reflects to comfort and quality of the room.
- Dado (10/5): Exceptional - Taksim Sem Hotel is truly an excellent choice for staying in Istanbul! The location of the hotel is ideal and perfect – everything you need is right at your fingertips. The promenade is literally at your doorstep, the metro station is just a 3-minute walk away, and the iconic Galata Tower is only a 7-minute leisurely stroll.
The hotel staff is incredibly kind and accommodating, always ready to assist and make your stay even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a combination of comfort, a prime location, and outstanding service.
- Irena (10/5): Exceptional - The apartment was very clean, the staff were polite and friendly, and location is suitable next to the Taksim square.
- Mohammed (6/5): Very noisy around the hotel, the room was compact and needed refreshing, very basic accommodation couldn’t see myself st - Good location close to taksim square Noisy and basic accommodation
- Andrijana (8/5): Very good -
- Mahdi (10/5): Exceptional -
- Dilan (10/5): Exceptional - The location was great and very close to public transport and tourist attractions. The staff was very friendly and asked if we needed anything else multiple times during our stay. The room was also very clean.
- Tarik (10/5): Exceptional -
- Alexandre (8/5): Very good - Overall good budget hotel, good location, not the best i have seen but still ok. Stayed there for 5 nights. Bad wifi
- Albino (10/5): Exceptional - the staff was always available for any request the stairs a little steep
- Elena (9/5): Superb - Location is the best! You can get a lot of sightseeing by walking.
Our room was on the roof 🥰 it was so impressive.
Very clean apartment 👌🏻 We have to wait an hour to get the room and got it at 3 pm only. It was so annoying with kids and after the night flight. Just because stuff could not finish cleaning at time.
If you going to get the largest room on the roof be prepared to save your kids from ladder. Stairs starts downward exactly at the middle of the room.
- Cengiz (1/5): Avoid this district. - It was cheap and close to taksim square. The neighbourhood is really bad and dangerous. The hotel owner did not inform us to go to a paid parking instead he made us pay way more money to the local neighbour kinda mafias
- Abdulqader (3/5): Poor - The location Dirty and damaged old bathroom toilet
- Tarik (10/5): Exceptional -
- Tarik (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ahmad (8/5): Very good -
- Baraah (10/5): Exceptional -
- Firas (7/5): Good -
- Peyman.g (7/5): Good price, good location - Amazing location, private bathroom, helping staff, nice balcony, good air-conditioning. No elevator and bad stairs. Mattress and sheets need renewal. Not suitable for elderly
- Alisa (10/5): Cozy quiet place, friendly staff - cozy place. The price-quality ratio is normal. It was easy to find on the map, there is a sign. There is water in the room. The only hotel where there was tea, coffee, sugar in the room. Thanks to the staff for their care. The staff is very friendly. The main thing for me is that the air conditioner does not blow on the bed. And you can sleep normally. It is quiet here at night! This is a rarity for hotels here.
- Khalid (1/5): Bad experience - We arrive at 12 pm for check in so the girl at the reception kept asking do you book in Taksim sem hotel? When she confirmed she told us check in at 2 pm so go around and come back. She showed hard face. At 2.30 pm we came back then it took us another 30 minutes to check in. Reason room was not yet cleaned. So we checked out at 7.30 pm same day. The disrespected treatment at time of check in.
- Azamat (4/5): Disappointing - Located close to the famous Taksim street, but far enough from the street noise. The balcony was nice. Also the fridge and kettle helped a lot to prepare fresh breakfast. Not very clean room, the bathroom needs renovation, also it was made of glass, not the best for a family with kids. The lighting was poorly functioning. Very narrow stairs. Not the place you want to return.
- Snezhana (6/5): Pleasant - Location I can't complain.
- Fazel (1/5): Bad - nothing ..!! The hotel is old, its furniture is old, and the doors and windows do not insulate sound... and the worst thing is that I booked a room with a size of 20 square metres... so they gave me a room with a size of only 6 metres... and when I objected to them, they said this is what is available only..!! It was the worst stay I have ever had in Istanbul... I posted a picture of the room that should have been 20 meters..!!!
- Lana (9/5): Superb - The staff is very helpful and welcoming, the location is perfect so near to Taksim square. The room was relatively small but for the price you’re paying it’s a good deal.
- Zahi (9/5): Superb -
- Tyler (10/5): Exceptional - My dad and I stayed here while visiting Istanbul and we absolutely loved it. We had the attic studio which was amazing! The location is perfect. And I had check in and out in the middle of the night both ways and it all went smoothly. Very happy with our stay here.
- Wasif (9/5): Superb - Its clean, stuff is so good and Friendly
Near to taksim
- Hanan (1/5): Bad - Location Every thing
- Kristina (10/5): Exceptional -
- Brown (10/5): Harika - It is a small boutique hotel, neither luxurious nor bad, it is a clean hotel for its price, we felt safe as a family. The employees are helpful and always smiling.
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