AC Hotel Istanbul Maçka

AC Hotels by MarriottMarriott InternationalIstanbul, Beşiktaş★★★★98 rooms

8.4/ 10

avg of 4 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

8.4/ 10 · average of 4 sites
  • Best: Travellers who want to explore Beşiktaş, Nişantaşı and Dolmabahçe on foot
  • Watch out: Guests arriving by car who need on-site parking

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Remote work

Also suits

  • For families
  • Business travel
  • Couples
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  • For families8.4
  • Business travel8.4
  • Couples7.8
  • Remote work9.5
  • Luxury7.2

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A 98-room, 10-floor city hotel on Süleyman Seba Caddesi in Akaretler, a short walk from Dolmabahçe Palace, Maçka Park and Nişantaşı. Location, cleanliness and sleep quality are its strengths; there is no pool or on-site parking, and breakfast is modest and not always included.

What it does well

  • Travellers who want to explore Beşiktaş, Nişantaşı and Dolmabahçe on foot
  • Business visitors with meetings in the area or a small meeting to host
  • Couples on a short city break

What to watch for

  • If breakfast isn't included, weigh its limited choice against the many cafés nearby.
  • Guests arriving by car who need on-site parking
  • Spa & wellness: Anyone looking for a pool or a full spa

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • Room conditionCaution

    Some guests find standard rooms small; a twin room is about 23 m².

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • BreakfastCaution

    Breakfast quality is fine but the choice is limited, with fewer Turkish breakfast items than many expect.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ParkingProblem

    No on-site parking; nearby public car parks may charge.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and booking-platform data were assessed together.

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Average temizlik sub-rating across Booking.com / Tripadvisor: 8.8/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (983 reviews).

  • ServiceStrong

    Average hizmet sub-rating across Booking.com / Tripadvisor: 8.7/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (983 reviews).

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  • WalkabilityStrong

    Cafés, restaurants and shops are on the doorstep in Akaretler; Dolmabahçe Palace is about 0.9 km away.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Location (general)Strong

    Average konum (genel) sub-rating across Booking.com / Tripadvisor: 8.8/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (983 reviews).

  • Sleep qualityNormal

    Uyku kalitesi sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 9.2/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (389 reviews).

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • For the viewFor a view, book a Bosphorus-view room or the Bosphorus-view suite with balcony.
  • BalconyYes

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Not included · extra charges possible

    Breakfast is not included in every rate.

  • Parking

    Paid

  • Pets

    Not accepted

    Pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome free of charge.

  • Airport transfer

    Available · paid

    Transfers to both airports are available on request.

More details (+2)
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Nearest rail stop: Taksim

Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.

Key amenities

  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi

Location

Istanbul, Beşiktaş

Vişnezade Mahallesi, Süleyman Seba Caddesi No:75, Akaretler, 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul

Rail transit · 1.3 km

Sabiha Gökçen is the closest airport at about 39.6 km; Istanbul Airport is about 41 km. Journey times vary heavily with traffic. The hotel can arrange a paid private transfer.

Set in Akaretler, a quiet upmarket pocket of row houses, cafés, restaurants and galleries. Dolmabahçe Palace is about 0.9 km away and Taksim Square roughly 2.9 km by road. Valide Çeşme bus stop is right outside; the hotel lists Osmanbey and Taksim metro stations and the Kabataş tram stop as the nearest rail links. Despite the 'Maçka' name, the hotel sits in Beşiktaş district.

The stay

Editor's notes

Extra fees & things to know

Free Wi-Fi applies to Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct, per the official site. Breakfast is not included in every rate. Airport transfers are on request and paid: €150 one way to Istanbul Airport, €170 one way to Sabiha Gökçen. Nearby car parks may charge.

Pool, spa & fitness

There is a fitness centre but no pool. Booking-site descriptions mention a sauna and one source a small spa with two treatment rooms; neither appears on the official amenity list, so confirm before relying on them.

Guest scores

What 4 sites say

8.4/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 594 reviews8.1 / 10
  • Expedia · 613 reviews8.6 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 389 reviews4.1 / 5
  • Hotels.com8.6 / 10

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Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.

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