Taksim Star Hotel, IstanbulTaksim Star Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 1.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 244 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.0 before correction: Booking.com 0.9, Tripadvisor 1.3, Agoda 0.8. Rooms from about $119 a night (cached, not a live quote).Taksim Star Hotel is a 3-star establishment situated in central Istanbul near Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue. The building was originally constructed in 1992 and underwent renovation in 2013. It contains 47 air-conditioned rooms, some of which include balconies with views of the city. Guests have access to an on-site restaurant, room service, and 24-hour reception. The location is convenient for those using public transport to navigate the area. This hotel suits travellers looking for proximity to local shops and dining. However, some guests may find the room sizes to be quite small.What stands out

Central Taksim location

Close to public transport

On-site dining available

Free Wi-Fi

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Poor breakfast quality

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