Hotel The Public - Special Category – A Favorite for Families in Istanbul
About the Hotel
Rooms with Modern Comforts
All 52 rooms include air conditioning, minibars, flat-screen satellite TVs with Blu-ray and DVD players. Select rooms offer views of Istiklal Avenue or city streets. Suites feature BOSE CD players, Nespresso machines, and electric kettles. Bathrooms provide hair dryers, hair straighteners, and free toiletries. Soundproof walls ensure quiet stays.
Dining at 1901 Cafe
The hotel's restaurant, 1901 Cafe and Bistro, serves avant-garde European cuisine. The lobby bar offers cocktails and Turkish coffee. Breakfast is available daily. An indoor patio with surrounding vegetation provides additional seating. Many local restaurants operate within walking distance.
Central Taksim Location
Located on Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul's European side, the hotel sits 0.5 km from Istiklal Street and Republic Monument. Hagia Sophia Museum is 3 km away, Topkapi Palace 2.5 km, and Galata Bridge 2 km. The area contains shops, cafes, and cultural venues.
Services and Amenities
Free WiFi covers all areas. The front desk staff speaks English, Spanish, and Turkish. Airport transfers to Ataturk Airport (22.5 km away) can be arranged. Room service operates 24 hours. Ironing facilities and tea/coffee makers are available in rooms.
Historic Building Details
The hotel occupies a building designed by architect Hovsep Aznavur in 1901. It blends traditional architectural elements with modern interior design. The property reflects Istanbul's position between Europe and Asia, with the Sea of Marmara and Black Sea nearby.
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Tips on navigating the city
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
