Cvk Taksim Istanbul, IstanbulCvk Taksim Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 163 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5. Rooms from about $153 a night (cached, not a live quote).CVK Taksim Istanbul is a four-star hotel situated in the Beyoğlu district near Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue. Opened in 2010, the property contains 85 rooms with views of the city or the Bosphorus. It serves business travellers and tourists interested in local shopping and culture. On-site facilities include a gym, a spa with a sauna and hot tub, and a rooftop terrace. The hotel provides meeting rooms and secure parking for guests. While the location is central for transport, the area is busy and not intended for those seeking a quiet retreat. Some smaller economy rooms are quite compact.What stands out

Central Beyoğlu location

Full-service spa and sauna

Rooftop terrace

On-site fitness centre

Watch out for

Small economy rooms

Unreliable wifi connection

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