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The Marmara Taksim vs Apricot Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Marmara Taksim scores significantly higher than Apricot Hotel. The Marmara Taksim ranks #20 in Istanbul with approval from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
The Marmara Taksim
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Taksim Meydani Taksim, Istanbul 34437 , Turkey
From $97 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The Marmara is an excellent choice for those traveling for business or pleasure, particularly for its towering location above central and bustling Taksim Square."
Full review
Lonely Planet
"Perfectly positioned overlooking Taksim Sq, this very popular hotel is an Istanbul institution."
Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The rooms here are extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated."
Star Service
"In the modern heart of this sprawling metropolis, this hotel enjoys perhaps the best location for those who prefer not to stay in the historical surroundings of Sultanahmet across the Golden Horn."
Full review
i
The staff is geared toward groups and seems to overlook individual requests.
Oyster
Luxury
"The Marmara Taksim is a five-pearl hotel situated in eastern Istanbul on Taksim Square."
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Apricot Hotel
Rough Guide
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Amiral Tafdil Sok. No:18 D:2 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $51 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Set in a quiet backstreet running parallel to busy Akbiyik Cad, this small hotel has an intimate atmosphere."
Frommer's
"Because of a contract glitch, the Apricot was forced to move from its original location to an even more charming building on a parallel street."
Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This is such a pretty little hotel and it has been restored to a far better state than the original Ottoman building."
