What's Taksim Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Taksim, especially its cafés and historical sites. Make sure to enjoy the neighborhood's great restaurants and shops. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Istiklal Avenue to shop. Taksim Square and Pera Museum are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Taksim?

We have 1018 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top lodging choices in Taksim:

Hammamhane

Adults-only guesthouse with spa, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Café • Central location

Magnova Studios

Art Deco guestrooms with kitchenettes

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Tomtom Suites

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • Central location

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, spa

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Central location

Novus Pera Hotel

City-center hotel with restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff

How to Get to Taksim

Taksim is located 1.9 mi (3 km) from the heart of Istanbul.

Flying to:

• • Istanbul (IST), 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Taksim
• • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Taksim

Getting to Taksim on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Taksim Station
• • Findikli Station
• • Kabatas Station

Things to See and Do in and around Taksim

What to See in Taksim

• • Taksim Square
• • Vodafone Arena
• • Taksim Gezi Park
• • Istanbul Technical University
• • Nevizade Street

Things to Do in Taksim

• • Istiklal Avenue
• • Pera Museum
• • Madame Tussauds Istanbul
• • French Street
• • Museum of Innocence

Other Popular Taksim Attractions

• • Istanbul Modern
• • Demiroren Istiklal
• • Cicek Pasaji
• • Ataturk Cultural Center
• • Abdi Ipekci Street

When Is the Best Time to Visit Istanbul?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 70°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 43°F)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, November, February (average 4 inches of rainfall)