Alba Hotel  

In the heart of Taksim, central Istanbul — steps from Istiklal Avenue and about a 9-minute walk to Taksim Square. Minutes from Galata Tower, Galataport and the Egyptian Bazaar, with easy access to the Bosphorus and Dolmabahçe Palace. A pet-friendly, city-center base with Istanbul Airport (IST) ~39 km and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) ~42 km away.

A compact, urban boutique property with air-conditioned rooms that focus on comfort and function: LCD TVs, premium bedding, sofa beds, private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms include kitchenettes and daily housekeeping. Take the terrace for quick city views and a front-row seat to Istiklal's buzz.

Complimentary wireless internet and concierge services keep plans rolling. A tour desk and shuttle (surcharge) help you get around, while paid parking and elevator access add convenience. This is a central, hands-on stay rather than a full-resort escape.

24-hour front desk and multilingual staff, express check-in, safe-deposit box, plus dry cleaning and laundry services; paid self-parking is available onsite.

Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee. For everything else, Istiklal Avenue’s cafés and restaurants are right outside the door.