The Elysium Taksim

First - excellent location which saves you a lot of money and hassle, just 1 minute walk from the end terminus of busses from both airports. Super convenient. Just 3 minutes walk to Taksim square. If you want to impress your partner go for one of the suites - they are on 2 storey with an internal stair, big surface and really nice appointed. Two toilets which proved to be convenient. Very good mattress for the bed - they really understood that a good sleep is essential. Room was cleaned everyday, and overall it was very clean. Reception staff very professional and polite.

The rooms were big and luxurious! Toiletries were well stocked. The hotel was kept immaculately clean and rooms cleaned on time every day. The staff was very pleasant and responsive to our requests. They showed they cared about guest experience. It is located very close to Taksim Square and Istiklal Street. It was good value for money. We had a very comfortable stay.

The location of the hotel was excellent — close to everything and super convenient — but what truly made our stay special was the incredible staff. We had such a memorable experience thanks to their kindness and hospitality. A special mention goes to Abdul Haseeb, who was incredibly helpful and proactive throughout our stay. On the first day, we noticed that one of our rooms wasn’t the twin bed we had booked. Abdul immediately stepped in and arranged an upgrade to a larger corner room. The very next day, he helped us again by requesting upgrades for all three of our rooms to spacious suites. When the AC in one of those rooms wasn’t working properly, he once again assisted us by arranging an upgrade to even bigger suites. All of these requests were made by Abdul and kindly approved by the manager, Burak, who was equally warm, generous, and accommodating. Burak even gave us his card and assured us of the best possible service on our next visit. Both of them were truly outstanding and played a huge part in making our stay so memorable. We also want to highlight Salma at the concierge desk, who was absolutely amazing. Not only did she kindly lend us her metro card so we could load and use it, she also helped us with charger connectors when we didn’t have any. More importantly, she guided us throughout our tours and itinerary in Istanbul. Whether it was how to get around, where to catch ferries, how to navigate the train system, or simply where to go and when — she was incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. Thanks to her, exploring the city felt smooth and comfortable. Everyone at the reception also played their part in making our stay easy and enjoyable. Overall, it was a wonderful and memorable experience, and we would absolutely love to return!

The staff were superb, particularly the breakfast team with Ali and Susan giving us a amazing service every morning and even making us bespoke extras. The room was very spacious. We also did a Turkish bath, hammam, which I would totally recommend.

My stay at The Elysium Taksim was absolutely amazing! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel so welcome. They were incredibly kind, attentive, and always ready to help with anything I needed. Their hospitality truly stood out and made my experience even more enjoyable. The rooms were just as beautiful as pictured—spacious, clean, and stylishly designed. Everything was well-maintained, and the comfort level was top-notch. Whether it was the cozy atmosphere or the excellent service, this hotel exceeded my expectations in every way. I highly recommend The Elysium Taksim to anyone looking for a wonderful stay in Istanbul. I will definitely be returning!