The Marmara PeravsThe Marmara Taksim
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. On balance, The Marmara Pera Hotel ranks marginally better than The Marmara Taksim. The Marmara Pera Hotel ranks #20 in Istanbul with positive reviews from 7 reviewers including Insight Guides, Jetsetter and DK Eyewitness.
The Marmara Pera
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Jetsetter
Time Out
Time Out
Mesrutiyet Caddesi Tepebasi, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $67/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"One of the city’s truly great hotels built to house the original passengers arriving from Paris on the Orient Express."
Top Choice
"A great location in the midst of Beyoğlu's major entertainment enclave makes this high-rise modern hotel an excellent choice." Full review
"To stay in the center of it all, try the Marmara Pera, which hosts Mikla, one of Istanbul’s chicest restaurants, on its top two floors." Full review
"In the cultural heart of Beyoğlu and housed in a solid stone building this hotel was once the Libyan consulate."
"Virtually opposite the famous Pera Palace, this hotel rises high in a 17-story tower block above its neighbors." Full review
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The young staffers do a fine job at reception although individual requests tend to get overlooked in the rush.
"Sleek high-rise hotel with Midcentury-style rooms, a top-notch Scando-Turkish restaurant and a rooftop pool." Full review
"The Marmara Pera offers the nostalgia of the 30’s and romance of the 70’s in 202 comfortable and modernly designed rooms and 3 suites." Full review
"Positioned as the second outpost of The Marmara group's collection around Taksim Square, The Marmara Pera exudes a distinctive, off-the-beaten vibe. Set against the backdrop of the Old..." Full review
The Marmara Taksim
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Time Out
Taksim Meydani Taksim, Istanbul 34437 , Turkey
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"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
"Perfectly positioned overlooking Taksim Sq, this very popular hotel is an Istanbul institution." Full review
"The rooms here are extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated."
"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.
Luxury
"The Marmara Taksim is a five-pearl hotel situated in eastern Istanbul on Taksim Square." Full review
"As a city icon gracing Taksim Square since the 1970s, this establishment stands as one of the initial high-rises defining the Bosphorus skyline. Over the years, the hotel has successfully..." Full review