Located in the very heart of Taksim, Ikonik The Public is set in a historic building designed by the famous architect Hovsep Aznavur in 1901. It is also on lively Istiklal Street, housing numerous cafés, restaurants, malls and art galleries. Free WiFi access is available in all areas of the accommodation. The units of Ikonik The Public feature a contemporary design with fire clay bricks and gray stone walls and modern and retro furniture. Each has air conditioning, minibar and a flat-screen satellite TV with Blu-ray player and a DVD player. Coffee machine and electric kettle are also provided. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Ikonik The Public you will find a 24-hour front desk, providing room service. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services are offered at a surcharge. There is also a gift shop on site. You can enjoy your meals at the on-site restaurant. There are also many restaurants in the surrounding area. The on-site bar is ideal for sipping a drink and relaxing at the end of the day. You can take Taksim metro, within a short walk, to go to the other central sites of the city including the historic Sultanahmet area. Demiroren Shopping Centre is a few steps away. The iconic Galata Tower is 1.2 km from the property and Lutfi Kirdar Congress Centre is 3.2 km away. Transfer services to Ataturk Airport, 22.5 km away, are also arranged upon request at an extra charge. Istanbul Airport is 49 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Istanbul
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  • Saad
    Belgium Belgium
    So clean and beautiful please in the middle of Taksiem
  • Raquel
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location, good breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. The budget rooms are very quiet at night.
  • Ahmed
    Egypt Egypt
    I loved my staying at this hotel ,it is an amazing hotel , very nice amazing team ,they are really very helpful,perfect,professional and sooo nice team really,,i loved my staying there and i highly recommend this hotel to stay in when you are in...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel The Public - Special Category
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 12 per day.
  • Valet parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Farsi
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules

Hotel The Public - Special Category takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Free
4 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
8 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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FAQs about Hotel The Public - Special Category

  • Room options at Hotel The Public - Special Category include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Hotel The Public - Special Category is 1.8 miles from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hotel The Public - Special Category may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Hotel The Public - Special Category can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Hotel The Public - Special Category is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Hotel The Public - Special Category offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):