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Hotel The Public - Special Category

Istiklal Cad. Turnacibasi Sokak No:1 Taksim / Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey View Map

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Located in the very heart of Taksim, Ikonik The Public is set in a historic building designed by the famous architect Hovsep Aznavur in 1901. It is also on lively Istiklal Street, housing numerous cafés, restaurants, malls and art galleries. Free WiFi access is available in all areas of the accommodations. The units of Ikonik The Public feature a contemporary design with fire clay bricks and gray stone walls and modern and retro furniture. Each has air conditioning, mini-bar and a flat-screen satellite TV with Blu-ray player and a DVD player. Coffee machine and electric kettle are also provided. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Ikonik The Public you will find a 24-hour front desk, providing room service. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services are offered at a surcharge. There is also a gift shop on site. You can enjoy your meals at the on-site restaurant. There are also many restaurants in the surrounding area. The on-site bar is ideal for sipping a drink and relaxing at the end of the day. You can take Taksim metro, within a short walk, to go to the other central sites of the city including the historic Sultanahmet area. Demiroren Shopping Center is a few steps away. The iconic Galata Tower is 0.7 mi from the property and Lutfi Kirdar Congress Center is 2 mi away. Transfer services to Ataturk Airport, 14 mi away, are also arranged upon request at an extra charge. Istanbul Airport is 30 mi away.

549 Reviews

8.5Very Good
Cleanliness
8.6
Staff
9.2
Location
9.4

What Guests Say

  • “Great location with a unique/boutique design. It had a clear design approach which was consistent and fun. I would stay there again.”
  • “Staff is very nice and helpful. The location is great. The room was good size (senior suite).”
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  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Business Center
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Junior Suite with Balcony1/4

Junior Suite with Balcony

302 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Air purifier
Superior King Room1/4

Superior King Room

280 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
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  • Air conditioning
  • Air purifier
Roof Suite - Low Ceiling1/4

Roof Suite - Low Ceiling

388 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
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  • Air conditioning
  • Air purifier
Budget Double Room1/4

Budget Double Room

237 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
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  • Air conditioning
  • Air purifier
Standard Twin Room1/4

Standard Twin Room

216 sqft • 2 Single

  • Accessible by lift
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  • Air conditioning
  • Air purifier
Double Room1/4

Double Room

227 sqft • 1 Queen

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    What Guests Loved

    8.5
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    Based on 549 reviews

    Location

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    8.6

    Staff

    9.2

    Overall Quality

    8.5

    Pros +

    • Great location with a unique/boutique design. It had a clear design approach which was consistent and fun. I would stay there again.
    • Staff is very nice and helpful. The location is great. The room was good size (senior suite).
    • I honestly loved everything about this hotel. The entire staff members were extremely professional, kind and caring. Vtku at the reception desk made me feel so welcomed the minute I arrived to the hotel and provided me with an excellent customer service during my stay. The breakfast was great and the staff working in the restaurant were super friendly and professional. The hotel is very clean and has an amazing central location. I would highly recommend this hotel to everyone.

    Cons -

    • It's important to keep your balcony windows shut to avoid cigarette smoke coming up from the interior bar/lobby area. I didn't anticipate this and couldn't figure out why the room was filling with the smell of cigarette smoke.
    • Noise from Istiklal Caddesi continues until very late at night (at least 2 or 3 am). Room furniture and decorations look old.
    • the place hard for handicap elevator is small
    Business Traveler (69)Solo Traveler (122)Traveling as Couple (406)Family with Young Children (147)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (20)Group Traveler (182)Total (1,401)
    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 11-25-2015

    Great location with a unique/boutique design. It had a clear design approach which was consistent and fun. I would stay there again.

    It's important to keep your balcony windows shut to avoid cigarette smoke coming up from the interior bar/lobby area. I didn't anticipate this and couldn't figure out why the room was filling with the smell of cigarette smoke.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-28-2015

    Staff is very nice and helpful. The location is great. The room was good size (senior suite).

    Noise from Istiklal Caddesi continues until very late at night (at least 2 or 3 am). Room furniture and decorations look old.

    10MohamadPosted on: 1-20-2026

    I honestly loved everything about this hotel. The entire staff members were extremely professional, kind and caring. Vtku at the reception desk made me feel so welcomed the minute I arrived to the hotel and provided me with an excellent customer service during my stay. The breakfast was great and the staff working in the restaurant were super friendly and professional. The hotel is very clean and has an amazing central location. I would highly recommend this hotel to everyone.

    6AhmedPosted on: 1-17-2026

    location

    the place hard for handicap elevator is small

    8DAVIDPosted on: 1-6-2026

    The staff was amazingMostly Yusuf, Veysi and Dagon = 3 young men always helpful

    Some parts of our room mostly the shower and toilet are a bit old The water sink … is not fast, TV = no English or foreign language

    10kabirPosted on: 12-21-2025

    Great location, super ambience of lobby, very good deign of rooms with comfortable beds

    Open glass doors for washroom was very awkward and uncomfortable since I was travelling with family

    10ShahedPosted on: 12-20-2025

    The staff were incredible and the best as they were very helpful kind trustworthy and supportive. Especially Vegsi, Doğan, Yosuf, Abdullah, Hale and Esma.The rooms are clean and breakfast is very good and diverse. The sound from the outside is not very loud if you shut the window as its double glazed. The crib for the baby is one of the best ones we’ve tried so far as it has a thick mattress vs other hotels were the baby can feel the base and not being very comfortable.Its in the right center of istiklal street so very good location

    Honestly nothing it was such a great stay

    9ChanghyunPosted on: 12-18-2025

    Like: location, cleanliness, helpful staffs, comfortable

    not so much

    9MarwanPosted on: 12-11-2025

    Location is amazing and staff are very friendly and helpful.

    The food wasn’t good, very basic and limited choices.

    7MohammedPosted on: 11-21-2025

    The location was fantastic and the staffs were very supportive.

    It's a bit old and very small.

    8NinoPosted on: 11-13-2025

    Kind, friendly, helpful staff, immediate response on any request.Hospitality, great location - right on the Istiklal street ,Nice interior, quiet, clean rooms, well heating/conditioning is a big plus.Thanks for making us feeling like at home

    There was no space to put used towels to dry out, And no shelf/place in shower. For personal staf. But hotel hospitality and warmth covers this minuses

    10wandaPosted on: 11-3-2025

    All of the staff - every one of them (They start off by greeting you at the door/greet you with a welcome drink/professional/pleasant/kind) The rooms and decor The location The cleanlinessThe view on one of the busiest streets in Istanbul (if you get a room on that side of the street)The bedsFeel safe

    The beds are so comfortable and I did not like getting out of it and leaving it behind ?

    8RashaPosted on: 10-20-2025

    The hotel staff was amazing.. very helpful and friendly, specially Ardogan. The location is perfect and would recommend the hotel for my friends

    The housekeeping and room cleans

    10Gocha S.Posted on: 10-20-2025

    Great experience from this hotel – highly recommended!The staff are very friendly, and the rooms are cozy and comfortable. Interior design is great, and even though the hotel is located in a lively area, you can still sleep peacefully without any disturbance.Overall, a fantastic experience in every aspect.Special thanks to Mr. Veysi Dagon – he is an absolutely amazing person! ??

    9TamalPosted on: 10-15-2025

    Hospitality and location.Vyes was very good. House Keeping lady was excellent

    Bathroom needs privacy. Besides water management of bathroom area needs uplifting.

    9AbdullatifPosted on: 10-12-2025

    The design and location

    Not letting me have my friend up to the room even tho I had a big suite

    10MikiPosted on: 9-30-2025

    I had such a fantastic stay at The Public Hotel! From the moment I arrived, the staff were absolutely lovely — warm, welcoming, and genuinely eager to help. They went above and beyond, whether it was letting me grab a coffee even though I was a bit late for breakfast or generously upgrading my room. Every interaction felt thoughtful and sweet, which made my stay all the more special.The hotel itself is stunning. My room was spacious, beautifully designed, and so comfortable I could have happily stayed in bed for days. The bed was unbelievably cozy, and the linens felt luxurious. The shower was another highlight — the umbrella-style rain shower with plenty of hot water made every morning a true pleasure.Another big plus is the location. The hotel is very central and it was so easy to get to all the bars, restaurants, and everything I wanted to explore just by walking. It really made enjoying the city effortless.

    Nothing to comment

    9MohamedPosted on: 9-27-2025

    Location was incredibly good, right at the heart of istiklal street10 mins walk right is teksim square and 10 mins left is galata towerhotel staff was great, good modern style hotel we stayed in the senior suite, very worth it for the price

    only feedback is the senior suite didn't have a bathroom door but the toilet and shower did have sliding doors

    10Omar A.Posted on: 9-27-2025

    Even though I only stayed for one night, the staff were very helpful and amazing, they allowed me to keep my luggage at the hotel for 4 nights prior to my stay as I was travelling to another city.The room was fantastic very rustinc decor and very clean, staff were incredibly helpful and nice.Also the location is amazing of course right in the heart of Istiklak street, I was worried about the reviews talking about noise at night but I did not face that issue.I will defintely be staying there my next time in Istanbul

    6RehamPosted on: 9-18-2025

    This hotel is perfectly situated in the middle of istiklal street. Erdogan in the reception was really helpful

    The breakfast was in the basement no view , next to the bathroom, the lighting through out the hotel was quite dim even in the room.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 12:00 PM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 4 to 17 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 4 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

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    Hotel The Public - Special Category

    Istiklal Cad. Turnacibasi Sokak No:1 Taksim / Beyoglu, Istanbul

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