Hotel The Public

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Senior Suite (Istiklal View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Breakfast and lunch served, international cuisine
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Kuloglu Mah. Turnacibasi Caddesi No:1, Istiklal Caddesi / Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34433
  • Place, Istiklal Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pera Palace Hotel
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Taksim Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪38 min drive‬
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Room options

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Grand Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Budget Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Royal Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Roof Suite (Low Ceiling)

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Senior Suite (Istiklal View)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Urban Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Senior Suite With Istiklal View

  • Sleeps 3

Roof Suite Low Ceiling

  • Sleeps 2

Budget Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Hotel The Public

Luxury hotel connected to the convention centre in Istanbul with bars
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has 2 bars/lounges and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area.
Hotel The Public offers 52 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room espresso makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, designer toiletries and bidets.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel The Public. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Istiklal Avenue. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at 1901 Cafe and Bistro, a bistro that serves international cuisine
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Istiklal Avenue and 11 minutes on foot from Taksim Square
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Hotel The Public. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
1901 Cafe and Bistro – This bistro specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
1901 Lobby Lounge – This lobby lounge specialises in international cuisine and only serves lunch. Open 24 hours.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1901 Cafe and Bistro
  • 1901 Lobby Lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1883
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • IPod dock
  • LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel The Public

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 available for EUR 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 for adults and from EUR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 120 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day (328 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Hotel The Public offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 15720
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

Public Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Public Special Class Istanbul
Occidental Public Hotel Istanbul
Occidental Public Hotel
Occidental Public Istanbul
Occidental Public
Allegro Istiklal The Public Special Class
Occidental The Public Special Class
The Public Hotel Special Class
Ikonik The Public
Hotel The Public Hotel
Hotel The Public Istanbul
Hotel The Public Hotel Istanbul

Reviews

Hotel The Public Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 301 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amirabbas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, and we were given a complimentary room upgrade. Breakfast was good. The area around the hotel is full of attractions and busy streets with a lively, energetic vibe, especially for young people. The hotel design is nice, although it used to be better in the past. Parking is very difficult to find, and even taxis can only wait a few seconds for you because the area is so crowded. The staff were helpful, but their service could have been more professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Athena

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quirky industrial style hotel

Arrived slightly early so accepted the wait for a room. Returning some 2 hours later and into the check-in hours, room still not ready. A further 15 minutes wait. When allocated room was informed we’d been upgraded. Nice surprise. Getting into the room - can’t understand what the upgrade was. Nice size room, but dusty and slight smell of drain. Strange set-up to the bathroom where you need to pass through the shower to get to the loo. Comfortable bed. One TV channel in English which played the same news report on a loop for the couple of days we were there, really ridiculous. The key card indicated 24/7 room service which led us to believe we could order a meal at round midnight when we came to the room. Well- surprise- there’s 4 DRINKS on room service and NO food. Complained- and response was- order from outside. What the heck! Really unacceptable/ then state you’ve got no room service! Staff at front desk were friendly, which was a saving grace. Restaurant for breakfast was cozy and nice selection on offer including great omelettes. Very busy side street on which the entrance is daily had rubbish piled high- awful to have to trudge past it to get to the door. Surely this garbage can be moved away from the area, poor reflection on Hotel The Public. So - in summary- this can ge a great little place if little changes can be made. Location is just a minute from Istiklal Street, which is awesome.
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Reception
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RABE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good choice
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Navid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay! The location was perfect — very central and easily accessible to all the main attractions in Istanbul, whether on foot or by public transport. The hotel staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything I needed. A special shoutout to Emin, Mert, and Nihat — they truly went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable and enjoyable. Their kindness and professionalism made a big difference. The price was also very reasonable for the quality of service and location, which made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Istanbul, and I’d happily stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hadi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best location, Friendly staff, Clean but a little too small room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly, nice? Great breakfast, rooms small but functional. Location excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIMI

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is loud late into the evening, but nothing we couldn't solve with some earplugs. staff was very courtious and helpful. very professional. we would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Noisy hotel

Rooms although a good design are very tired and need a face lift. Shower head in my room needs a proper clean and descale. Breakfast is very average at best. Staff helpful at reception. The nearby nightclub is very noisy with thumping music making sleep difficult!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

SHAHMEER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Air conditioning was very weak and the room was hot all night even with ac at full blast. I also ordered a roof top room with the balcony window doors that open and I received a room on the 4th floor. I booked this place for the rooftop/ view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachael, Wylie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
PROS -Hotel is nicely decorated, they gave us a beverage upon check-in and communication was great between us and the hotel -Rooftop room was spacious and we surprisingly never hit our heads on any beams -Great location for shopping CONS -Bed was supposed to be a king, but it was not. It was bigger than a queen but it was an odd size. -Bathroom/shower area was VERY small. Could barely turn around inside the bathroom. Water leaked out from the shower into the toilet area. Detachable shower head was broken and had a leak between the handle and where the hose connected so it never worked. Smallest bathroom I've ever seen -Hotel did arrange our airport transfers but never let us know that it would need to be cash only when departing for our outbound flight the next morning. They did work with us but it would have been great to know this in advance since our transportation leaving for the airport was at 5 AM. -NOISE! Noise from the street below continued well into the night and this was on a weekday. It was mostly music from somewhere on the street (we were on the 5th floor) and it did keep me up throughout the night. -Rooftop terrace doesn't have too great of a view, but I expected that. The tiles could be cleaner out there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t receive an upgrade because I don’t believe I was told about it in advance. So when I had the chance to check in early in a standard rate room I took it. Not know I was upgraded. Same with the wine. It was in the room but I wasn’t told it was for me. I thought I had to pay for it if I wanted it. It’s nice but you should let people know.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Julian

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
The day before arriving they switch our rooms to a building down the street with no lobby. They said the rooms we had booked had no windows, so while the new rooms had a window with a decent view, we were no longer in the hotel and had no lobby or facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the staff name call NG He is super nice n friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is fabulous, great location, very modern design throughout, staff were so friendly and helpful, and lots to do around the area. Fantastic value for money!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brionna

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

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Amazing experience staying at Hotel The Public! The service was amazing, and they have a great breakfast offering. The location is perfect and a short walk from Taksim square. We felt very safe, and would like to extend a huge thank you to the gentlemen that work there. When we come back to Istanbul, we will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rayann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

chandirah

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My recent stay at a purported 4-star hotel was nothing short of disappointing. I had booked a room measuring 22 sq. meters with a king-size bed, only to be assigned a significantly smaller room with a troublesome column obstructing the space. To make matters worse, the king-size bed advertised turned out to be a queen-sized one, and the hotel's explanation that this was a "mistake". Despite acknowledging their "mistake" the hotel agreed only to change the room, maintaining the queen-sized bed. Both rooms I occupied were dimly lit and fell short on cleanliness, with noticeable cobwebs in various corners. The second room presented additional issues, as it suffered from inadequate drainage in the shower, causing water to pool and making access to the toilet a soggy ordeal. The ill-fitting glass door separating the shower from the toilet exacerbated the problem, resulting in more water spilling into the toilet area. Towels provided were showing signs of wear, and bathroom storage space was lacking. Breakfast was another letdown, missing pastries and charging extra for fresh juice. In summary, this hotel failed to live up to its 4-star billing. I strongly advise considering alternative accommodations if possible. The experience was marred by false advertising, cramped and poorly maintained rooms, substandard cleanliness, and a lackluster breakfast. It was a far cry from the expected comforts of a 4-star hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023