Grand Halic Goldenhorn Hotel Istanbul, Istanbul ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Refik Saydam Cad Tepebasi Bulvari 37, Istanbul, Turkey, 34430

Grand Halic Goldenhorn is a four-star hotel located in Taksim, Istanbul, offering picturesque views of the Golden Horn sea inlet. The hotel has been serving guests since 1992 and is ideally positioned within walking distance of major cultural and shopping hubs. Unique features include a relaxing indoor pool and the rooftop Adalı Restaurant, which provides stunning vistas of Istanbul's historic skyline. Guests can enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine and hospitality in a modern environment.

Location

Located in the vibrant Beyoglu district, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Tünel Tram Stop on Istiklal Street, providing easy access to public transportation. Major attractions such as Galata Tower and Taksim Square are within a 15-minute walk. The hotel is also conveniently situated near shopping malls, with Demioren AVM just a 10-minute walk away.

Rooms

Grand Halic Goldenhorn features 173 air-conditioned rooms and suites, equipped with amenities like minibars, LCD televisions, and complimentary WiFi. Each room offers views of either the city, yard, or the Golden Horn, providing options to cater to various preferences. Suites come with additional living areas for enhanced comfort. Safety features in all rooms include smoke detectors, window guards, and a security system.

Eat & Drink

The hotel offers diverse dining experiences with two restaurants and a coffee shop/café. Adalı Restaurant on the top floor serves a selection of Turkish mezes along with breathtaking views of the skyline. Guests can also enjoy Turkish coffee and light snacks at the Rude De Pera lobby bar. Additionally, Bogazici Restaurant provides a rich buffet breakfast and an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner.

Leisure & Business

Grand Halic Goldenhorn includes leisure amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, a traditional hammam, dry sauna, and massage facilities. For business travelers, the hotel provides a business center, meeting packages, and the option to arrange small meetings at the Lobby Bar. Recreational activities are readily available, including outlet shopping near the property.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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Standard Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

Shower

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Room

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2 persons

25 m²

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1 Double bed

Sea view

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Getting around

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City Center

Istanbul 1.4 mi

Airports

Istanbul (IST) 26.7 mi

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 27.4 mi

Train

Sultanahmet Tram Station 1.5 mi

Laleli Tram Station 1.6 mi

Metro stations

Sishane Metro Station-Istiklal Street Exit1000 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

I absolutely loved the breakfast selection, especially the Turkish scrambled eggs – a delightful start to my day!view full review

Comfy & Cozy!

The bed in my room was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep after a busy day.view full review

Lovely Views!

My room offered a fantastic view of the Halic, making my stay even more enjoyable while relaxing in the living area.view full review

Great Amenities!

The cupboard in my room was spacious and convenient, perfect for storing my belongings during my stay.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Currency exchange
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Spa & wellness center
Sauna
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Public Bath

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Refik Saydam Cad Tepebasi Bulvari 37, Istanbul, Turkey, 34430

Map view

street view

Refik Saydam Cad Tepebasi Bulvari 37, Istanbul, Turkey, 34430

City landmarks

Museums

Hagia Sophia Museum

1.5 mi

Alemdar Mahallesi

Basilica Cistern

1.5 mi

Mosque

Blue Mosque

1.7 mi

Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

1.1 mi

Museums

Topkapi Palace

1.3 mi

Square

Sultanahmet District

1.6 mi

Cankurtaran Mh.

Beyoglu Turkish coffee

1.4 mi

Bridges

Galata Bridge

1.1 mi

Museums

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

1.3 mi

Gallery

Dolmabahce Palace

1.6 mi

Museums

Museum of Innocence

3700 ft

Istiklal Street Taksim Beyoglu

Istiklal Street

1.0 mi

8 Turnacıbaşı Cd.

Historical Galatasaray Bath

3700 ft

Square

Republic Monument

1.4 mi

Museums

Kariye Mosque

1.7 mi

Museums

Pera Museum

3700 ft

Mosque

Rustem Pasha Mosque

1.1 mi

Istiklal Caddesi

Galatasaray High School

3700 ft

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami

1.6 mi

Historic Areas of Istanbul

1.5 mi

Huseyinaga Mh Beyoglu

Cicek Passage

3700 ft

Mosque

Church of the Monastery of Christ Pantokrator

1.1 mi

Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet

TGC Press Media Museum

1.4 mi

Museums

Fethiye Camii

1.3 mi

Events

Beyoglu

3700 ft

Nearby

Gallery

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

1200 ft

Synagogue

Neve Shalom Synagogue

1200 ft

Gallery

Anna Laudel Contemporary

2000 ft

Museums

Galata Mevlevi Museum

1200 ft

Serdari Ekrem Sok. Beyoglu Merkez

Crimea Memorial Church

1500 ft

Restaurants

Antiochia Concept

900 ft

Asmalimescit Mah. General Yazgan Sok. No: 3 Beyoglu

Meze By Lemon Tree

1100 ft

Mesrutiyet cad No:83 Asmalı Mescit mah. Beyoğlu

Wolf Junior

400 ft

Mesrutiyet Cad. Simal Sok.

Miss Pizza

900 ft

Havyar Sokak No: 7 - Cihangir/Mesrutiyet Cd. No:86A Sishane

Noir Pit Coffee

700 ft

Mesrutiyet st. No:109/A AsmalImescit

Baylo Bistro&Bar

700 ft

Asmali Mescit

Pera Thai

700 ft

Mesrutiyet Caddesi

Big Chefs

600 ft

Meshuriyet Cad. No: 96/A Beyoglu

Sushi Express

600 ft

Asmalimescit Mah. Mesrutiyet Cad. No. 119

Hamdi Restaurant

500 ft

Refik Saydam Cd. No:19 Radisson Blue

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

66%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

convenient location

limited daylight

lack of dining variety

6.6/10

Nice

Rooms

6.4

Location

8.4

Service

7.0

Dining

5.0

3.5/5 based on 454 review

#760 of 2,433 hotels in Istanbul based on Tripadvisor

Tom

United Kingdom, June 2024

6.0/10

My stay at the hotel had its advantages and disadvantages. The rooms were big enough and very clean, but unfortunately, the view was obstructed by another building, limiting the daylight.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are big enough and very clean.

Service

5.0

The service was a mix of experiences, with some staff being extremely rude and uncooperative while others were very helpful.

Location

8.0

I found the location very convenient, just a short distance from notable attractions like Taksim Square and Galata Tower, making it easy to explore the city.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited and overpriced compared to what you can find in the area, like the fresh squeezed orange juice.

Facilities

6.0

Thomas

United States of America, May 2024

8.0/10

I must say that my stay at this hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were larger than expected and very clean, much like the hallways and stairways. However, the view from my room was disappointing, facing the end of a building. On the bright side, the location was convenient with many shopping points, restaurants, and amusements nearby, offering easy access to public transport.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were larger than expected and very clean.

Service

9.0

The service was friendly and very accommodating to all needs. I appreciated the daily room sheet changes. Their kindness made my stay enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was convenient with many shopping points, restaurants, and amusements nearby, offering easy access to public transport.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, with delicious meals served. However, there could have been more variety in the menu.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, with nothing exceptional but providing the basic amenities needed for a comfortable stay.

Paul

United Kingdom, April 2024

6.6/10

The hotel has rooms in bad shape, not renewed for a long time with worn-out furnishing and supplies, as per the standard room provided in the picture. The service offered is excellent with very friendly and polite staff. The location is very convenient, close to the metro station and downtown. Dining options are lacking and need improvement. The facilities are satisfactory overall.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were in bad shape, not renewed for a long time, and the furnishing was worn out.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly and keen to assist without being asked.

Location

8.0

The location is very convenient, close to the metro station and downtown.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing with limited options.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are satisfactory overall.

Anthony

United States of America, December 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms were not sealed for sound, which was a bit of a downside, but they were very clean and offered a spectacular view across the city with a balcony. The lack of air conditioning in April was challenging, but the standard room was comfortable overall.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very clean and offered a spectacular view across the city with a balcony, but they were really, really hot without A/C in 'still winter' according to the staff.

Service

7.0

The service was a mix of experiences. While some staff members would enter the room without knocking, which was annoying, others like the cleaners and kitchen staff were amazing and really helpful. The breakfast provided was wonderful.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was very good, with many shopping points, restaurants, and attractions nearby. It was only 5 minutes to Galata Tower and Taksim street, next to Shishli metro station, offering stunning views of the Galata Bridge.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was decent, though it could be improved by offering more varied options. The hotel lacked some amenities in the rooms like toothbrushes and toothpaste or tea and coffee, but overall, the quality was comparable to a 3-star hotel.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good overall, though some additions like more dining options or amenities in the rooms could enhance the experience.

Gavin

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.4/10

The hotel has a view towards the Golden Horn but the room is in the rear building with limited daylight, which was a bit annoying at times. The room could get hot but overall comfortable.

Rooms

7.0

The room had a view towards the Golden Horn and was in the rear building with limited daylight, which was a bit inconvenient. It could get hot during the stay.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with staff being fast, keen to assist without asking, and really helpful. They even provided information about the mattresses used in the room.

Location

8.0

The location is good, handy to transport and within walking distance of good shopping and restaurants. It's not excellent but very convenient for exploring the area.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were good but lacked variety and could benefit from adding more options like pancakes. They had no options available until 11 am.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were satisfactory, but the room was in the rear building with limited daylight. The hotel could improve on providing more dining options.

friendly staff

limited daylight

Graham

United Kingdom, October 2023

6.8/10

The hotel's rooms were small despite the indicated size but had a great view. The service was attentive, even tracking mini-bar items for billing. The location was convenient, ideal for families and close to key attractions. The dining options were lacking, and the pricing for some items was not reasonable.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms in the first floor were smaller than expected but offered a nice view.

Service

8.0

The hotel staff were very polite and even suggested changing the room when needed.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is perfect for families, near key sites and shopping areas.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing, with limited options and overpriced items.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides basic facilities but not exceptional.

Herb

United States of America, July 2023

7.2/10

The hotel offers marvelous views and comfortable rooms in need of redecoration.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms come with a full-size bed, small table, tiny upholstered chairs, and hardwood floors. The closet with full-length mirrors is a plus.

Service

8.0

The staff was extremely helpful, especially after a tiring red-eye flight. Daily sheet changes were appreciated.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location between Sultanahmet and Taksim Square offers convenient access to transport options and local eateries.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory based on what you pay for, but more variety could enhance the overall experience.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel provides basic facilities; improvements could enhance the overall stay.

James

United States of America, July 2023

7.8/10

The hotel has marvelous views and an amazing location very close to everything, with a metro station right next to it. However, the noise from the dual carriageway could be disruptive if the window is open.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms have marvelous views of the Golden Horn and are good with an amazing location very close to everything, with a metro station right next to it. However, noise from the dual carriageway could be an issue.

Service

8.0

The service was extremely helpful from the moment we arrived after a red-eye flight to Turkey. However, there could be more consistency in service quality considering the prices of different services such as the hotel transfer.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect for families as it is near Taksim street where shops are open till late. It is also located between Sultanahmet and Taksim Square, allowing easy access to most tourist spots.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience is good but could use more variety like pancakes. However, some aspects like the pricing for fresh squeezed orange juice need improvement.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are convenient and well-maintained, offering a comfortable stay.

Bob

United States of America, June 2023

5.2/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location is really convenient, close to major tourist sites and within walking distance of great shopping and restaurants. The rooms, while small and outdated, were quite uncomfortable due to the noisy disco on the roof causing disturbances throughout the night. The service was lacking, with inattentive staff and questionable billing practices. The dining experience was disappointing, especially considering the high prices compared to street options. Despite these drawbacks, the facilities were decent, offering some basic amenities.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms are not renovated for a long time, with worn-out furnishing and supplies.

Service

5.0

The service was out of sorts and not professional. The staff seemed more interested in charging for items from the mini-bar than providing a hospitable experience.

Location

8.0

The hotel is very central and close to major tourist sites, which is a plus. However, the noise from the disco on the roof can be disturbing.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was very disappointing, especially considering the high price for breakfast compared to local options.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities provided were average, nothing particularly outstanding but decent.

Patrick

United Kingdom, May 2023

5.0/10

I found the hotel to be lacking in soundproofing, which affected the privacy levels. The room was misrepresented as comfortable but ended up being quite disappointing with a sewage-like smell. On the bright side, the location was convenient for exploring the city.

Rooms

5.0

Unfortunately, the room was not soundproofed, offering little privacy and had an uncomfortable feel with a sewage-like odor lingering.

Service

5.0

The service was out of sorts, with issues like refusing to acknowledge booking details and seeming overly attentive to mini-bar items for billing purposes.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was good, being near important attractions like Taxim Square and the Grand Bazaar, despite the room disappointments.

Dining

5.0

Dining was very disappointing, particularly regarding overpriced items that could easily be found cheaper elsewhere, showing a lack of value for money.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were a letdown, not offering the desired amenities or value for money.