Nova Plaza Taksim Square, IstanbulNova Plaza Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 2.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 239 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.0 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 1.3, Agoda 1.7.Nova Plaza Taksim Square is a 4-star boutique hotel situated 50 metres from Taksim Square and Istiklal Caddesi. It contains 51 rooms with modern interiors, air conditioning, and minibars. The property serves Turkish and international food in its on-site restaurant and provides a sauna, fitness centre, and indoor pool. It suits travellers looking for central access to public transport and shopping. While the location is central, some guests have reported issues with room cleanliness and bathroom odours.What stands out

Close to Taksim Square

On-site fitness centre and sauna

Diverse dining options

Watch out for

Occasional cleanliness issues

Bathroom odour reports

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