Aria Palace Taksim

I booked an economy double room for a too-good-to-be-true price, that I was mentally preparing for something between "spooky basement" and "broom closet." But boy, was I wrong. This hotel is a hidden gem! It's centrally located, just a stone’s throw from Istiklal Street (seriously, if you throw a stone, you might hit a tram) and surrounded by shops, restaurants, historic sites, and public transport options to make your head spin. 🏙️ Now, let’s talk about the breakfast. It’s included, and it’s glorious. Not just any breakfast—a proper Turkish feast! There were olives, fresh veggies, cheese, meat, and of course, honey and fruit for dessert. Day 1? Delicious. Day 2? Somehow different, but still a magical medley of goodness. 😋 The room itself? Similar to the booking.com photos, which, in the hotel world, is practically a miracle. The bathroom was big, like "throw a shower party" big – not that I did. There’s easily room for more than two people in that shower.. not that I tested that. 😏 And the staff? Absolute legends.🌟They were always ready to help, and as a cherry on top even waved me off with a farewell drink after checkout. I sipped my Turkish tea like a sultan, waiting for my airport transfer, and I have to admit, I briefly considered refusing to leave. Talk about royal treatment on a budget! 😍

The location is great in Istiklal str. any where you want to go either you can easily walk or take the metro. The station is 5 minutes away. The staff were really friendly especially Abdullah that was managing the kitchen was really friendly and nice. The hotel was clean enough. Being in a busy area the inside was really quiet. The hotel door was always closed and no one except the guests and the staff could enter which made me feel safe. Breakfast and wifi were included in the price which is a plus in Istanbul. And breakfast was a decent meal.

I booked Aria for the first 3 nights of my 15-days Turkey holidays, based on location (Taksim) and previous guests reviews. It exceeded my expectations! Location is perfect: 50 meters off Istiklal street, with all sorts of shops, cafes and restaurants at your doorstep. Bus, metro and the Airport Bus (important!) can be reached in a maximum 15 min easy stroll. The room was clean, comfy, perfect wifi, nothing to complain. But the staff were the jewel of this place: they not only make you feel welcome, but they treat you like family. I'll be returning to Aria for my final 2-3 nights in Turkey and will write a review again - this time thanking each staff individually :)

From the moment I walked into the front door, I was made to feel.like I was part of the Aria Palace family. A special word of thanks to the friendly and professional receptionist Mira. I had a small issue with my room and she immediately had it rectified. My flight out left very late and they let me sit in the lobby for two hours and even brought me tea. My room was small, yet comfortable and was as one can expect at this price.

Staff were amazing! They were so friendly and helpful, even helping me with my bags all the way to the taxi. They walked a few miles with me, and when I ran out of Turkish lira, they kindly helped me out. They always went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable, which made my stay really special. Plus, the location is perfect,so close to all the major tourist spots with great connections to everywhere, and it's also near the airport bus station, and also very clean. Thank you very much for your hospitality!