The Elysium Taksim

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Istiklal Avenue

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Family Suite
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Inönü, Harbiye Çayiri Sk., No:1, 34373 Sisli Taksim, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34373
  • Place, Taksim Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Istiklal Avenue
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tupras Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Duplex Superior Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Duplex Junior Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe King Room with Balcony

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Duplex King Suite

  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Duplex Grand Suite

  • 170 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Duplex Superior Suite with Balcony

  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Penthouse Lord

  • 130 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Duplex Family Suit

  • 170 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room with Balcony

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Duplex King Suite with Balcony

  • 130 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Duplex Grand Suite with Balcony

  • 160 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Penthouse King

  • 130 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Duplex King Suite with City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Istanbul

Heart of Istanbul.Within a 15-minute walk of this Taksim hotel, you'll find Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue. Bosphorus and Galata Tower are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Taksim Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taksim Gezi Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Istiklal Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Istanbul Technical University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tupras Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station - 3 min drive
  • Taksim Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tebek Korean Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The White Orient Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Habertürk'ün arkasındaki Pilavcı - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BOHEM’S Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Elysium Taksim

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Istiklal Avenue
The Elysium Taksim offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A hot tub, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the luxury The Elysium Taksim. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Istanbul hotel.

  • 197 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Elysium Taksim offers 197 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Elysium Spa. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (TRY 450 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (TRY 450 per day)
  • Extended parking on site (TRY 450 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; TRY 900 for adults and TRY 700 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Elysium Taksim

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of TRY 1000 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 900 for adults and TRY 700 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 2500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Self parking fee: TRY 450 per day
  • Valet parking fee: TRY 450 per day
  • Extended parking fee: TRY 450 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

This property charges a 10% service fee to food and beverage purchases on site.
Property Registration Number 13472

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed TRY 7000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Elysium Istanbul Mgallery Hotel
Elysium Mgallery Hotel
Elysium Istanbul Mgallery
Elysium Mgallery
Elysium Istanbul Mgallery Sofitel Hotel
Elysium Mgallery Sofitel Hotel
Elysium Istanbul Mgallery Sofitel
Elysium Mgallery Sofitel
Elysium Istanbul Hotel
Elysium Istanbul
The Elysium Istanbul Mgallery by Sofitel
The Elysium Istanbul Mgallery
The Elysium İstanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Elysium Taksim to the airport?

The Elysium Taksim is 23.9 mi (40-min drive) away from the Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elysium Taksim?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elysium Taksim on Jul 22, 2026 start from CA $136, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Elysium Taksim have an airport shuttle?

The Elysium Taksim offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of TRY 2500 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Elysium Taksim to the beach?

This hotel is 14.4 mi (37-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does The Elysium Taksim offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Elysium Taksim, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of TRY 900 for adults and TRY 700 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Elysium Taksim?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Elysium Taksim?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Elysium Taksim?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for TRY 450 per day, and valet parking for TRY 450 per day. Extended parking is available for TRY 450 per day.

Does The Elysium Taksim have a pool?

The Elysium Taksim features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does The Elysium Taksim have a restaurant?

The Elysium Taksim is home to Fanus Restaurant, which features international cuisine and brunch.

Does The Elysium Taksim have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Elysium Spa, where you can enjoy facials, Thai massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is The Elysium Taksim to downtown Istanbul?

The Elysium Taksim is 2.2 mi away from Istanbul.

The Elysium Taksim Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 510 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

fadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room hotel abd staff Stayed there twice will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel good location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rashid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional as always! Been there 5 times in the past few years and standards have never dropped!! Staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amenities ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cleanliness ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Location ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Overall - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wedad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay … I always stay here when I’m in Istanbul
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yaqoob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staffs and helpful, nice rooms , good food and great breakfast ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shahrukh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was one of the best stays
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Syed Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome, and location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

fadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing great 2 floor room Ultra spacious. Staff is nice and service was good. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy Louise hogan van

Liked: Amenities
Staff were wonderful. Clean hotel with easy access to restaurants, shopping and site seeing. Kids loved the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location plus helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and close walking distance to Taksim Square. Lots of restaurants and attractions are near by. I would stay here again next time i come to visit Turkey again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Asif

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, large breakfast buffet, Duplex rooms are 2 floors abs very spacious watch worked great do us since we had a large family reunion and could get together in the evenings in one of the rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Great people.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sadir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this hotel to everyone who wants a place nearby Taksim.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MUNTATHIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in istanbul

For me this is the only hotel that i will stay in when visiting istanbul , location is great, rooms are spacious staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khaldoun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful, Salma and Borak were very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerim

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room could be cleaner and some kind of smoking smells from the air conditioner
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

iskander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The suites are very spacious. Good staff , very friendly front office managers
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

YOUSUF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room for a family of 4-5. Best location to Taksim. Great staff. Bathrooms are bit dated
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Melin, Elvina and Diana were amazing and caring all throughout our stay. Impeccable service and a wonderful establishment. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023