Burdock Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection

Autograph CollectionMarriott InternationalIstanbul, Beyoğlu★★★★★100 rooms

9.3/ 10

avg of 4 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

9.3/ 10 · average of 4 sites
  • Best: Couples who want to explore Galata, Karaköy and İstiklal on foot
  • Watch out: Families with children under 12 (hotel policy does not accommodate them)

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Business travel

Also suits

  • Luxury
  • Couples
  • For families
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  • For families7.9
  • Business travel9.2
  • Couples8.2
  • Luxury8.6

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A 100-room Autograph Collection hotel opened in 2022 on Kemeraltı Caddesi between Karaköy and Tophane, a few minutes' walk from Galata Tower with the T1 Tophane tram stop about 50 m away. Rooms are compact at 20–25 m², but the basement spa with indoor pool, hammam and sauna is a genuine asset; there is no on-site parking and the hotel does not accept children under 12.

What it does well

  • Couples who want to explore Galata, Karaköy and İstiklal on foot
  • Travellers heading to the historic peninsula by tram (T1 Tophane stop about 50 m away)
  • Guests who value an indoor pool, hammam and sauna after a day of sightseeing

What to watch for

  • Standard rooms are 20–25 m²; book a suite if space matters.
  • Families: Families with children under 12 (hotel policy does not accommodate them)
  • Drivers: Drivers: there is no on-site parking

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • Room conditionCaution

    Rooms are new and well kept, but standard categories are small at 20–25 m²; wall-facing first-floor rooms are dark.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ParkingProblem

    There is no on-site parking; drivers need to use paid car parks nearby.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Temizlik sub-rating on Booking.com: 9.3/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (369 reviews).

  • WalkabilityStrong

    Galata Tower, Galataport and İstiklal Avenue are all walkable, with Karaköy's restaurants on the doorstep.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Wi-FiStrong

    Wi-fi sub-rating on Booking.com: 9.3/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (369 reviews).

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  • NoiseNormal

    Despite the busy avenue, reviewers say rooms are quiet with the windows closed.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Spa & poolNormal

    The spa, with indoor pool, hammam and sauna, is the most praised part of the hotel in reviews.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from booking-platform data.

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • Connecting roomsYes
More room notes (+1)
  • Family roomsNo

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Extra charges possible

  • Parking

    Not available

  • Pets

    Not accepted

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Airport transfer

    Not available

    The hotel does not offer an airport shuttle.

  • Spa & pool

    Area access free

More details (+4)
  • Hammam: Yes
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Nearest rail stop: T1
  • Distance to rail: 50 m

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

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Turkish bath
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Sauna
See all amenities (+2)
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

Marriott Bonvoy

The official marriott.com property page (ISTAO, Kemeraltı Cad., Karaköy) is live with Marriott Bonvoy 'Sign in or Join' and explicitly states complimentary Wi-Fi for Bonvoy members.

Verified at this hotel

  • member wi-fi

Depends on status / availability

  • room upgrade (depends on status and availability)
  • late checkout (may vary by hotel)
  • early check-in (subject to availability)
Specific to this hotel
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi is tied to Bonvoy members booking direct; wifi=eligible. Per hotel policy, children under 12 cannot stay (general policy, unrelated to loyalty). No on-site parking or airport shuttle.
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Location

Istanbul, Beyoğlu

Hacımimi Mah., Kemeraltı Cad. No:33, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

Rail transit · 147 m

Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 40–44 km away, roughly 40 minutes by car in light traffic and longer at peak times. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is about 43 km away. The hotel does not offer an airport shuttle.

The hotel sits at Kemeraltı Caddesi No. 33 on the Karaköy–Tophane stretch of Beyoğlu. The T1 tram stop at Tophane is about 50 m from the door, giving a direct ride to Karaköy, Eminönü and Sultanahmet, while Şişhane station on the M2 metro is roughly 550–600 m away. Galata Tower is a 3–6 minute walk, Galataport and İstiklal Avenue are about 600 m away, the Kılıç Ali Pasha Complex is around 5 minutes on foot and the Spice Bazaar about 17 minutes; Taksim Square is roughly 1.6 km. The avenue is a busy commercial and tourist corridor, with Karaköy's restaurant and bar streets within walking distance.

The stay

Editor's notes

Extra fees & things to know

Breakfast is charged separately on most rates. Marriott specifies complimentary in-room Wi-Fi for Bonvoy members who book direct. Housekeeping is listed on the official page as every other day.

Guest scores

What 4 sites say

9.3/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 369 reviews9.0 / 10
  • Expedia · 102 reviews9.4 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 144 reviews4.6 / 5
  • Hotels.com9.4 / 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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