Name: Hotel Occidental Taksim
Address: 9-11 Topcu Caddesi, Istanbul, TR
Price range: From $149

Hotel Occidental Taksim, IstanbulHotel Occidental Taksim in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 115 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.0. Rooms from about $149 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Occidental Taksim is a four-star property situated in the Beyoğlu district, 100 metres from Taksim Square. Following a 2018 renovation, the hotel provides 149 modern rooms and suites. It serves travellers looking for central access to sites like Galata Tower. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a spa, and two on-site restaurants. The hotel also offers secure parking and room service. While the location is convenient for sightseeing, some guests have reported noise issues during their stay. The building was originally constructed in 1999 and is part of the Barcelo chain.What stands out

Close to Taksim Square

Indoor swimming pool and spa

On-site dining options

Secure parking available

Watch out for

Occasional noise issues

Slow breakfast service

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