Gulhane Garden Hotel Istanbul, Istanbul - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Taya Hatun Caddesi 42/A-B, Istanbul, Turkey, 34112

Gulhane Garden Hotel, a 2-star property 0.2 miles from Topkapi Palace, features a garden, shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout.

Modern Room Amenities

Double and triple rooms at Gulhane Garden Hotel offer balconies with sea or city views, soundproofing, and air conditioning. Each unit includes a private bathroom with shower, flat-screen TV, and electric kettle.

Turkish Restaurant

The restaurant specializes in Turkish cuisine and pizza.

Guest Services

A 24-hour front desk provides area information, while guests can access the shared kitchen and garden furniture.

Historic District Location

Gulhane Garden Hotel sits 0.5 miles from Hagia Sophia and 0.1 miles from Sirkeci. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 28 miles away.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

Shower

Balcony

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

Shower

Balcony

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Deluxe Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

City view

Shower

Balcony

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Center

Istanbul3000 ft

Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 27.4 mi

Istanbul (IST) 28.6 mi

Train

Sultanahmet Tram Station2700 ft

Metro stations

Halic5000 ft

Sishane Metro Station-Istiklal Street Exit 1.1 mi

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Wi-Fi

Parking

EUR 10 per day

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Locker room
Currency exchange
ATM/Cash machine
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Darts

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Car rental
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Stores/Commercial services

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Night club
Entertainment
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness center
Solarium
Turkish bath
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Hot spring bath
Public Bath

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Taya Hatun Caddesi 42/A-B, Istanbul, Turkey, 34112

Map view

Taya Hatun Caddesi 42/A-B, Istanbul, Turkey, 34112

City landmarks

Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

1.2 mi

Bridges

Galata Bridge

4100 ft

Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet

TGC Press Media Museum

3900 ft

Gallery

Dolmabahce Palace

2.0 mi

Binbirdirek

Walled Obelisk

3900 ft

Mosque

Rustem Pasha Mosque

4100 ft

Divan Yolu Caddesi

Column of Constantine

3900 ft

Gallery

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

1.6 mi

Mosque

Little Hagia Sophia

2.4 mi

Square

Beyazit Tower

1.3 mi

Museums

Museum of Innocence

1.6 mi

Square

Beyazit Square

1.3 mi

Torun Sok.

Mosaic Museum

2.1 mi

Synagogue

Neve Shalom Synagogue

1.6 mi

Mosque

Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque

2.4 mi

Nearby

Museums

Hagia Sophia Museum

2000 ft

Mosque

Blue Mosque

2000 ft

Alemdar Mahallesi

Basilica Cistern

2000 ft

Square

Sultanahmet District

2000 ft

Museums

Topkapi Palace

2000 ft

Cankurtaran Mh.

Beyoglu Turkish coffee

2000 ft

Museums

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

2000 ft

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami

2000 ft

Historic Areas of Istanbul

2000 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

Serpent Column

2000 ft

Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu

Cagaloglu Hamami

2000 ft

Museums

Hagia Irene

2000 ft

Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu

Gulhane Park

2000 ft

Museums

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

2000 ft

Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5

Caferaga Madrasa

1800 ft

Restaurants

Can Restaurant & Cafe

500 ft

Nobethane Cad. Dervisler Sk. No: 22/1 Sirkeci

Sirin Kofte

1100 ft

Muradiye Cad. Vezir Cikmazi Sok. No:5 Fatih Sirkeci

The Coff’s Sirkeci

900 ft

Hudavendigar Caddesi No:36

Sehzade Cag Kebap

1400 ft

Hocapasa Sokak No: 6 Sirkeci

Ikram Doner Kebap

900 ft

Muradiye Caddesi No:14 Ayazaga

Hoca Pasa Pidecisi

1200 ft

Hoca Pasa sk 19

Namli Rumeli Meatball Restaurant

1100 ft

Hoca Pasa Mah. Hoca Pasa Sok. No:9 Eminonu/Cagaloglu

Sanli Durum

1300 ft

Hocapasa Mahallesi

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

58%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

5.8/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.8

Location

8.5

Service

6.8

Dining

5.8

Parker

United Kingdom, March 2025

5.0/10

I had a mixed experience at Gulhane Garden Hotel. The location was fantastic, making it easy to explore popular tourist spots, but I found the room to be quite small and not as clean as I expected. However, the staff were helpful throughout my stay.

Rooms

5.0

The Deluxe Double Room was tiny and felt like it could be cleaner and fresher. The mattress was hard, making it uncomfortable to sleep.

Service

6.0

The staff were friendly and helped resolve an issue I had with my credit card. However, I wish the service was more attentive throughout my stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel is located in the city center, which is perfect for visiting various attractions. There's no steep hill to climb, making it easy to walk around.

Dining

6.0

I didn't dine much at the hotel, but I saw offerings like light salads and appreciated that there were options nearby.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel provided basic facilities such as room service and housekeeping, which were helpful, but I felt some amenities were lacking.

Logan

United Kingdom, February 2025

5.6/10

I had a mixed experience at Gulhane Garden Hotel. The location was fantastic, close to major attractions and easy to navigate. However, the room felt a bit cramped, and cleanliness could have been improved. Despite some challenges, I appreciated the helpful staff who tried to make my stay pleasant. 🌟

Rooms

6.0

The Deluxe Double Room was tiny, and while it was not dirty, it could have felt cleaner and more fresh. Additionally, the mattress was quite hard and uncomfortable for sleeping.

Service

7.0

The staff were very nice, especially Yusuf, who was helpful throughout my stay. However, there were some issues with the front desk service, where I encountered an unfriendly staff member.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in a perfect location, walking distance to the most popular touristic spots and close to the tram. This made exploring the city very convenient.

Dining

5.0

Dining options at the hotel were limited, and amenities like tea and coffee were not consistently replenished without asking.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offered basic amenities like room service and housekeeping, but I faced issues with water bottles not being provided by the end of my stay and having to sort out basic necessities on my own.

Michael

United Kingdom, December 2024

5.8/10

I had a mixed experience at Gulhane Garden Hotel. The location was fantastic, making it easy to access tourist spots, but the room's cleanliness and some services left much to be desired.

Rooms

6.0

The Deluxe Double Room felt quite cramped and could have used more frequent cleaning. I noticed it wasn't as fresh as I'd like, though the bed was comfortable enough for a good night's sleep.

Service

7.0

I found the staff overall friendly and helpful, but there were times when services like tea and coffee refill seemed lacking. It could get frustrating having to ask multiple times.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly situated in the city center, making it easy to stroll to popular tourist spots without any steep hills to climb. Being close to the tram was a bonus.

Dining

6.0

Though there weren't many dining options on-site, I appreciated the delicious seasoned fries when I ordered room service.

Facilities

6.0

While the hotel offered some standard facilities like laundry and airport shuttle, I felt that a few more amenities could have enhanced the experience.

Christian

United Kingdom, October 2024

6.8/10

I had a mixed experience at Gulhane Garden Hotel. The location was fantastic and super convenient for exploring Istanbul, but there were definitely some downsides during my stay. The room was a bit on the smaller side and didn't feel as fresh as I'd hoped.

Rooms

6.0

My Deluxe Double Room was cozy but quite tiny. It was not dirty, but it could definitely use a more thorough cleaning. The bed was a bit hard for my taste, and there were some issues with the bathroom plumbing that made for a noisy experience.

Service

7.0

The staff were mostly friendly and helpful, which I appreciated. However, I did run into some issues with the front desk during check-in that stressed me out. They were nice about it, but I felt a bit rushed.

Location

9.0

The hotel’s location is unbeatable! It’s super close to all the popular tourist spots, and I loved that it was on flat ground, making it easy to stroll around. No huffing and puffing up steep hills here!

Dining

6.0

I didn't try much from the hotel dining, but I heard they have delicious pasta. It would've been nice to have more variety available for room service or in-house dining options.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities included basic services like housekeeping and laundry, but I found myself needing to ask for things like coffee refills daily, which got a little annoying. It would have been great for them to be more proactive about these things.