The 5-star Sofitel Istanbul Taksim Hotel, situated just 1.6 km from the Dolmabahce Palace, offers an adult pool as well as a health club. This Istanbul hotel also takes pride in offering a ballroom and a banquet hall while being located within 25 minutes' walk of Maiden's Towers.
The hotel in the Talimhane district is 2.6 km from the Kız Kulesi and 3.4 km from such shopping venues as the word Sultanahmet District. Cultural sights in the area are the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum (2.7 km) and the art National Palaces Painting Museum (2 km). The Sofitel Istanbul Taksim is in the immediate vicinity of the Republic Monument. The accommodation also lies approximately 500 metres from Taksim underground station.
The rooms overlook the sea and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a minibar fridge and a kettle. Rooms are also furnished with sofa beds. Bathroom facilities include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, as well as comforts such as toiletries and bath sheets.
The Sofitel Istanbul Taksim offers a buffet breakfast made fresh daily. The à la carte restaurant in this Istanbul hotel offers lunch options, while in the à la carte restaurant guests can eat something for breakfast. There is also a lounge bar. Zubeyir Ocakbasi is located next to Sofitel Istanbul Taksim Hotel and serves Turkish dishes, merely 5 minutes' walk away.
