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The Marmara Taksim vs Dersaadet Hotel Istanbul

Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Marmara Taksim ranks marginally higher than Dersaadet Hotel Istanbul. The Marmara Taksim has a TripExpert Score of 82 with praise from 5 reviews including Lonely Planet, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.

The Marmara Taksim
The Marmara Taksim
7 / 10
Taksim Meydani Taksim, Istanbul 34437 , Turkey
From $97 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's 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 Lonely Planet
"Perfectly positioned overlooking Taksim Sq, this very popular hotel is an Istanbul institution." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The rooms here are extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated."
Star Service 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
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The staff is geared toward groups and seems to overlook individual requests.
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Marmara Taksim is a five-pearl hotel situated in eastern Istanbul on Taksim Square." Full review
Dersaadet Hotel Istanbul
Dersaadet Hotel Istanbul
7 / 10
Kucuk Ayasofya Cad. Kapi Agasi Sok. No:5 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $56 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"In Turkish, Dersaadet means "place of felicity and beauty" -- an appropriate designation for this handsome hotel fashioned in the style of a 19th-century Ottoman house." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Dersaadet means "place of happiness" in Ottoman Turkish and this small, cozy hotel lives up to its name—rooms have an elegant, even plush, feel." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Dersaadet Hotel Istanbul is a cozy, upscale property set in a remodeled 19th-century Ottoman-style inn." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Roughly translated, the Turkish word 'Dersaadet' means 'Place of Happiness' – and you will indeed be happy if you stay here." Full review