We stayed at Faros Hotel for 5 nights. Location is very good and convenient to nearby restaurants and cafes. 5 minutes walk to Taxim square, the metro and the underground bus tunnel, 6 minutes walk to the airport bus stop. Our room was clean, spacious and tidy. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They spoke English and Arabic, which was a plus. Breakfast was good and had lots of different options. I would recommend this hotel and would surely book again!

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I had a great experience at Faros Hotel Taksim. The staff were incredibly professional and respectful, and I truly appreciated their effort to accommodate me even though I arrived early for check-in. Their warm and helpful attitude made me feel very welcome. The location is excellent, making it easy to explore the city. The breakfast was tasty and satisfying—while the variety didn’t change much daily, the quality remained consistently delicious and more than sufficient. The room was clean and well-maintained, with daily housekeeping. Though not very large, the space was used smartly, and the bed was very comfortable, ensuring a good night’s sleep. Overall, I highly recommend Faros Hotel Taksim for its excellent service, great location, and comfortable accommodations. I would definitely stay here again!

If I had to mention any downsides, it would be that there’s only one elevator, and the breakfast area is a bit small. However, these were minor issues and didn’t significantly affect my stay.

I was very happy that I chose Hotel Faros for my first Istanbul visit. The location is great just two minutes from Taksim square, so you are just in the main walking area and you can easily access the Metro and bus. The staff in the hotel is amazing, so friendly and professional. We had breakfast included and it was great with so much food to choose from. Rooms are spotlessly clean and you get new towels every day. I'm coming back soon in Istanbul and probably in this hotel

"I had a very pleasant stay at the hotel from December 30, 2024, to January 4, 2025. The service was excellent, and the entire hotel staff was very professional and helpful. I would like to extend my special thanks to Mr. Issa, the hotel manager, for his exceptional cooperation and support, which made my stay truly comfortable. It was a wonderful experience, and I will definitely return. Highly recommend this hotel to everyone!" That's a second booking

We loved everything about this hotel, we booked 3 rooms. Travelled with family for a wedding and a holiday. The rooms are spacious, the bed is very comfortable. The bathroom is clean, toiletries provided and room cleaned daily. The staff are so helpful and accommodating, always advising us of the best routes for travel and assisting with travel arrangements plus tourist attractions. The location of the hotel was excellent, so close to Taksim square. Shops, restaurants, metro, pharmacy, money exchange close by. To the staff, thank you very much for all your help and advice. Keep up the excellent work. We had a lovely stay at Faros Hotel, I would highly recommend this hotel. I wish to be back here!

Me and my family have really enjoyed staying in this hotel. Excellent service provided by all the staff they were very understanding, provided us with another room free of charge as we didn’t like one of the rooms we booked. The hotel location is also very ideal, just minutes away from taksim square. Highly recommend this hotel for you and your family to stay in.

"I had a very pleasant stay at the hotel from December 30, 2024, to January 4, 2025. The service was excellent, and the entire hotel staff was very professional and helpful. I would like to extend my special thanks to Mr. Issa, the hotel manager, for his exceptional cooperation and support, which made my stay truly comfortable. It was a wonderful experience, and I will definitely return. Highly recommend this hotel to everyone!"

Easy access to the hotel. Room clean/ cleaning everyday. Staff very polite and helpful. Very good service. Nice breakfast. Special thanks to Burhan and his collegues who really helped us a lot to find our way to specific site visits.

Room a little bit cramped if you have many lagguages. Room light a bit dark/ not enough light.

Location is superb, just off the Taksim square and a few minute walk from airport shuttle bus stop. There are grocery stores nearby and also quick bite restaurants. Affordable laundry is also in the area should you need it. Due to its proximity with Taksim metro, it is very convenient to reach other parts of the city via metro and funicular (to access T1 tram line).

I stayed on the 8th floor and it felt it was odd this floor is not reachable via lift. I had to get off on the 7th floor and took a flight of stairs to reach the 8th floor which should've been fine if I didn't have heavy luggage to carry. The breakfast menu could have a bit of rotation and refill - some popular menu items were gone by 9am.

Room was comfortable and clean with a view to town. Wifi worked well in the room. Staff was friendly and helpful. I used hotel organised transfer from airport and back, which worked well. The price was a bit below the list prices for airport taxis. Location close to Taksim Square is quite central. A lot of nice restaurants around.

While street noise did not reach the room, the music from a discotheque next to the hotel did, especially on Friday and Saturday night. It was possible to sleep, anyhow. While the room was clean and probably recently renovated, common spaces have quite a bit of wear and tear.