Alba Hotel Taksim

Pros: Mr. Yallchin was a very helpful host. He knows the area well & even knew where my husband could buy a small bag of ice(it lasted 7 days in our freezer). Also helpful was the young man working in the evening. He gave me coffee supplies & bottled water every day. -the location is perfect! Grocery stores, alcohol stores, shopping, sit down & take away food open very late on same street. 5 min walk from taksim square where got off the Metro from IST airport(took ~1 hr) -good air con & with the windows shut, totally quiet for good nights sleep. -on top floor is an enclosed terrace with tables & chairs, sofa, a small toilet room & even a microwave. It was open 24/7 but I didn’t see a light fixture so Best used in daylight hours..it is the only “lobby”. FYI: the kitchen came with fridge/freezer, a skillet for the 2 burner cooktop. Silverware, plates, glasses, coffee mugs, hot water maker for coffee or tea(supplies), liquid soap & a sponge(you clean if needed/no maid). The bathroom supplies are liquid soap at the sink & in the shower (no body lotion etc). There were hangers inside the wardrobe & there is a self serve laundromat@~3 blocks. There isn’t really traditional “daily housekeeping” as advertised on *********** but rather you just ask for whatever you need at the reception desk. Although, Someone did come after 3 days & changed out our towels & pulled our trash but no sweeping or anything else. Cons (for some people): 1 flight of stairs to reception desk & then another to the elevator; they are Not steep though. Overall: a great find at a great $! Like an apartment but with great staff on hand!

Perfect location for a long stay more than a couple of days. There are lots of restorants and cafes nearby. Only twenty meters to the main touristic street Istiklal. Next door from the hotel you can find good place for breakfast. The rooms are quiet and warm. You gotta go upstairs to get the elevator.

Amazing location near the happening Taksim Square's restaurants, cool cafés of Beyoğlu and the metro station, all just 7-8 minutes walk away. Great staff, very friendly and extremely efficient, they helped arrange Airport taxi, PCR tests and ready to help anytime. Very thankful we chose this super comfy and clean room on a very happening street. See you again!