Alyon Hotel Taksim

On a quiet side street just off bustling Istiklal Street, steps from Istiklal Avenue and a five-minute stroll to Taksim Square in central Istanbul. Galataport, Galata Tower and the Bosphorus are all within easy reach, making this a great base for sightseeing or a business trip.

Cosy, lavish interiors with parquet-laminate floors, terrace and a small garden. Rooms feature heated floors, memory-foam beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, LED TVs, minibars, bathrobes and laptop-compatible safes, with daily housekeeping to keep things sharp.

24-hour room service, a bar/lounge, in-house restaurant and a café for quick bites. Onsite grocery/convenience store, hair salon, gym, karaoke, library, barbecue area and a children's playroom. Area shuttle and airport transfer available for a surcharge, plus onsite parking.

Business center, complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Dry cleaning and laundry services, private check-in/out and an airport shuttle (surcharge) keep business travel smooth.

An in-house restaurant, café and bar/lounge serve meals and drinks, with 24-hour room service for late returns. Dozens of nearby restaurants and café bars offer local flavors, so exploring Istanbul's food scene is effortless.