Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Stylish sanctuary near Taksim Square

Bosphorus views frame Istanbul's skyline from this tranquil retreat by Gezi Parki. Friendly staff offer personalized local recommendations, from fish kiosks to old candy shops. The restaurant serves standout Mantı with unique white cheese filling and chili-infused oil.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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A high-rise building with a glass facade, surrounded by a mix of residential and commercial buildings, with a body of water and distant hills in the background.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sea view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands with lamps, a mural with birds and abstract shapes, and a view through a window.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

  • Park view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A high-rise building with a glass facade, surrounded by a mix of residential and commercial buildings, with a body of water and distant hills in the background.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands with lamps, a mural with birds and abstract shapes, and a view through a window.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a glass partition, and a wall mural.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Located in Taksim, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Taksim Square is a notable landmark, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Istiklal Avenue and City's Nişantaşı Shopping Center. Check out an event or a game at Tupras Stadium, and consider making time for Ataturk Kultur Merkezi, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Mete Cad. 28, Taksim, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34437

What's nearby

  • A tram in a city square with buildings and flags.
    Taksim Square
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A red tram with the number 223 on a busy street.
    Istiklal Avenue
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A waterfront promenade with a mosque and minarets in the background.
    Bosphorus
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A coastal cityscape with a prominent stadium, a bridge, and dense urban buildings.
    Tupras Stadium
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A grand, ornate building with intricate architectural details and a large arched entrance.
    Dolmabahçe Palace
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station
    3 min drive
  • Taksim Station
    4 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hacıoğlu Taksim
    3 min walk
  • Rio City Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Gezi Parkı Çay Bahçesi - Beltur
    1 min walk
  • Ginza İstanbul
    3 min walk
  • Tarihi Beyoğlu Kurukahvecisi Tramway
    4 min walk

About this property

Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

  • Luxury hotel near Taksim Square
  • Located close to Tupras Stadium and Istanbul Congress Center, Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and babysitting.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
    • A living plant wall, tour/ticket assistance, and 2 meeting rooms
    • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All 61 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Reusable coffee/tea filters and recycling
    • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • 50-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Living plant wall
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of EUR 50
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 18 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 33.6 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 28 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: EUR 50.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus EUR 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 33.6 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 13346

Property class

The Turkish Ministry of Tourism assigns an official classification for accommodations in Türkiye. This Hotel property is awarded the following classification: Special Class.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of EUR 50 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

As of Oct 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $250, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 65 per vehicle applies.

Where is Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel located?

Located in Taksim, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Taksim Square, Istiklal Avenue, and Tupras Stadium. Dolmabahçe Palace and Istanbul Congress Center are also within 15 minutes. Taksim Station is only a 4-minute walk and Taşkışla Cable Car Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay right near Taksim and Beyoğlu, the heart of Istanbul. Staff is very helpful if it is your first time. Room was clean, had air conditioning, and a great view. Amenities are good too - complimentary beverages, well equipped gym on the lower level. Felt safe to walk back to the hotel late at night after 12am. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

Great location and room is in excellent condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We very much enjoyed our stay in Istanbul. The hotel was very well located close to some of the sites, restaurants, shopping and with easy access to public transit. The room was lovely and well appointed. The staff was attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Best hotel experience

The hotel is great, best location and best service. Breakfast was delicious and the room was clean. The staffs did all they could to make our time staying there great. Special thanks to Eray for assisting us during our stay. I recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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It was our stay at this Property and we liked it. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Memorable Trip

Excellent Location and very convenient Hotel & clean/good rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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The staff was very friendly, professional and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, very clean and attentive from everyone. Definitely highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean. The staff were extremely helpful and polite. The location was amazing, within walking distance of Taksim Square. Amazing hotel to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very convenient location. Walk to metro, airport shuttle, & shopping. Very clean hotel, nice breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great customer service, the staff were really helpful. Clean rooms, few steps to Taksim square .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great, comfortable hotel with very friendly staff and close proximity to Taksim Square. I highly recommend this boutique hotel. Lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

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The hotel is cosy and location is perfect. The staff is very helpful and also the breakfast staff. The breakfast is good but not too much variety and same everyday. The room is small but overall the experience was good and the location wins.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service, friendly people! Special shout out to Emir and Fakran for their help and recommendations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful made our stay very enjoyable. Nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I really appreciate the quality of service from everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

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This property is not even close to a 5 star maybe a low end 4 star. It was nice and moderne but a cheap noisy modern. Water pressure was uneven and would be hot and cold fluctuating. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A Fresh Newcomer to Istanbul’s Hotel Scene

Lokalist Istanbul is a welcome addition to the city’s hospitality landscape, offering a modern and refreshing alternative to the older, well-established luxury hotels that are starting to show their age. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with a warm and professional welcome at the reception desk, which is conveniently located right at the entrance. The staff were exceptionally polite and service-minded, setting a high standard for hospitality. The room was spotless and felt brand new, which is not surprising given that the hotel is only a year old. The large, comfortable bed ensured a great night’s sleep, and the complimentary minibar—stocked with refreshments and snacks—was a thoughtful and convenient extra that added to the overall value. The hotel exudes the energy and ambition of a newcomer determined to challenge the status quo, and this dynamic atmosphere is reflected in its excellent service and attention to detail. Breakfast was another highlight, with an impeccable selection of food served in a stylish and inviting setting. Overall, Lokalist Istanbul is one of the best new hotel choices in the city right now. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a modern, well-run hotel with excellent service and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nestled just beside the lush expanses of Gezi Parki in Istanbul, Lokalist emerged as a boutique luxury gem that provided a tranquil retreat in the heart of this bustling city. As a solo female traveler, finding a safe, well-located, and welcoming accommodation is paramount, and Lokalist surpassed my expectations, offering a sanctuary with its verdant views and exceptional service. The service at Lokalist was notably distinct from the formal hospitality one might expect at luxury properties. Here, the atmosphere was one of friendly, calm, and caring interactions. The staff’s recommendations were spot on, guiding me to a local fish kiosk for a delightful cured salmon sandwich and to the oldest candy shop nearby for some exquisite marzipan. These suggestions not only satiated my culinary curiosities but also enriched my cultural experience in Istanbul. Although Lokalist is a newcomer in the hospitality scene, it was evident that meticulous thought had gone into selecting the finest elements to create an environment that transcends mere accommodation. From its prime location next to Gezi Parki to the attentiveness of its staff and the quality of its services, Lokalist stands out as a beacon of boutique luxury.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Right next to Taksim Square and Istikal Street
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Black out curtains were great! Comfortable bed, strong AC.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an exceptional stay, the hotel is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026