Ramada Istanbul Taksim, IstanbulRamada Istanbul Taksim in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 211 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5, Agoda 1.7. Rooms from about $160 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Beyoglu district, this four-star hotel sits a five-minute walk from Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue. The nine-story building underwent renovation in 2023 and provides access to the Metro and airport shuttles. It serves business travellers and families through facilities including a business centre, a gym, an indoor swimming pool, and a spa with a sauna. Rooms feature air conditioning and minibars. The hotel operates under eco-friendly rules where guests can opt-in for cleaning services. While the location is central for shopping and dining, the lobby area is relatively small.What stands out

Near Taksim Square

Indoor swimming pool

On-site spa and sauna

Close to public transport

Watch out for

Small lobby area

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