Four Points Express Istanbul, IstanbulFour Points Express Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 47 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.5. Rooms from about $149 a night (cached, not a live quote).Four Points Express Istanbul is a four-star hotel situated near Taksim Square. It serves business travellers and tourists who want easy access to local public transport, shopping, and dining. The property features a restaurant, a bar, and a business centre. Rooms include televisions and complimentary WiFi. The hotel operates under eco-friendly rules, meaning cleaning services are an opt-in choice for guests. While the location is central for sightseeing, some guest rooms are small in size. The interior design is modern, and the staff are noted for being helpful.What stands out

Central location near Taksim Square

On-site dining and bar

Helpful staff members

Good transport links

Watch out for

Small room sizes

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