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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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Istanbul
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  • Sara
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Great location! in the heart of Istiklal Street. Location is perfect for shopping. The architecture and design of the building is superb, a mixture of old and contemporary design. The rooms are uniquely decorated, I loved the high ceilings and...
  • Danielle
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff were amazing. I wish I could remember the guys at the front desk and concierge. They gave the best help with arranging taxis to the airport and providing hot chocolate! The location was great to get a feel on the happenings in Istanbul.
  • Olivia
    Canada Canada
    Excellent location in the heart of Taksim. Everything you’ll need is within walking distance - there’s so much to see and do. The breakfast was delicious and had a wonderful variety of options and the staff was lovely and very helpful.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel The Public - Special Category
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Elevator
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 12 per day.
  • Valet parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Farsi
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Free
4 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
8 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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FAQs about Hotel The Public - Special Category

  • Hotel The Public - Special Category offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hotel The Public - Special Category is 1.8 miles from the center of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Hotel The Public - Special Category can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet

    • Check-in at Hotel The Public - Special Category is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • The prices at Hotel The Public - Special Category may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Hotel The Public - Special Category include:

      • Suite
      • Double
      • Twin