Hotel The Public - Special Category – A Favorite for Families in Istanbul

Hotel The Public occupies a historic building designed by architect Hovsep Aznavur in 1901, located directly on Istiklal Street in Taksim. The surrounding area houses numerous cafés, restaurants, malls and art galleries, with Demiroren Shopping Centre a few steps away. Galata Tower is 1.2 km from the property, while Lutfi Kirdar Congress Centre is 3.2 km away, and transfer services to Ataturk Airport (22.5 km) or Istanbul Airport (49 km) are available at an extra charge.

Each unit features a contemporary design with fire clay bricks and gray stone walls, combined with modern and retro furniture. Soundproof rooms provide tranquility despite the central location, and a pillow menu allows guests to choose their preferred bedding. Rooms also include air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV with Blu-ray player and DVD player, a minibar, and a coffee machine with electric kettle.

The on-site restaurant serves international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a buffet breakfast included in many rates. The on-site bar offers Turkish coffee and cocktails, as well as a snack bar with kid-friendly buffet options and special diet menus upon request. Wine and champagne are available, and guests can also order breakfast in the room or request packed lunches for day trips.

The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, 24-hour room service, daily housekeeping, and laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services at a surcharge. Accessibility features include wheelchair access, emergency cord in bathroom, toilet with grab rails, and facilities for disabled guests. Additional services include concierge, express check-in/check-out, lockers, luggage storage, tour desk, and a shared lounge/TV area.

Babysitting and child services are available, along with a kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals. Business amenities include a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, fax/photocopying, and trouser press. The hotel also offers a gift shop on site and has 24-hour security with CCTV, smoke alarms, and safety deposit boxes in each room.

Location: Historic building on Istiklal Street, steps from Demiroren Shopping Centre

Rooms: Soundproof rooms with pillow menu and fire clay brick walls

Dining: On-site restaurant with buffet breakfast and bar with Turkish coffee

Services: 24-hour front desk, room service, express check-in/out

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, emergency cord, grab rails

Business: Meeting/banquet facilities and business centre