DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Gayrettepe

DoubleTree by HiltonHiltonIstanbul, Şişli★★★★★104 rooms

8.9/ 10

avg of 5 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

8.9/ 10 · average of 5 sites
  • Best: Business travellers with meetings along the Levent–Maslak axis
  • Watch out: Visitors who want to walk to Sultanahmet and the old city (about 11 km away)

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Business travel

Also suits

  • For families
  • Luxury
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  • For families8.1
  • Business travel8.9
  • Luxury8.0

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A 104-room business hotel on Büyükdere Avenue, about 500 m from Gayrettepe metro, with an indoor pool, hammam and six meeting rooms. Staff and cleanliness are the consistent strengths; the building and décor date from 2013 and now read as slightly worn.

What it does well

  • Business travellers with meetings along the Levent–Maslak axis
  • Guests who want a taxi-free airport ride via the M2 and M11 metro lines
  • Families needing connecting rooms or the two-bedroom suite

What to watch for

  • Shower temperature can fluctuate; a EUR 100 cash deposit is taken at check-in.
  • Explorers on foot: Visitors who want to walk to Sultanahmet and the old city (about 11 km away)
  • Quiet seekers: Guests expecting Bosphorus views or a boutique atmosphere

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • Room conditionCaution

    The building dates from 2013 and reviews note it looks somewhat dated versus the photos; room scores nonetheless stay high (TA 4.7).

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • BathroomCaution

    Several reviews mention fluctuating shower temperature or hot water running out.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Average temizlik sub-rating across Booking.com / Tripadvisor: 9.1/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (1,552 reviews).

  • ServiceStrong

    Average hizmet sub-rating across Booking.com / Tripadvisor: 9.1/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (1,552 reviews).

  • Public transportStrong

    Gayrettepe metro is 500 m (7-9 min); M2 to Taksim and M11 to the airport are direct. One Booking review says the walk exceeds 10 minutes.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

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  • Sleep qualityStrong

    Uyku kalitesi sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 9.4/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (600 reviews).

  • Wi-FiStrong

    Wi-fi sub-rating on Booking.com: 9.0/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (952 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 (1,552 reviews).

  • NoiseNormal

    The hotel sits between the O-1 viaduct and Büyükdere Avenue; rooms are listed as soundproofed and sleep quality scores 4.7/5, but the TA summary flags occasional noise.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • BreakfastNormal

    The breakfast buffet is praised for variety and omelette service, scoring 8.5/10 on Kayak; a few reviews say drink options are limited and some are charged.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Spa & poolNormal

    Indoor pool, hammam and sauna are free for guests and praised; some reviews say the spa area felt cold and the basement pool was hard to find.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • For familiesThe connecting family room (about 66 m²) or the top-floor two-bedroom suite; both sleep six.
  • Street sideThe front faces Büyükdere Avenue and the O-1 viaduct; light sleepers should avoid it.
  • BalconyYes
More room notes (+2)
  • Connecting roomsYes
  • Family roomsYes

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Extra charges possible · depends on the rate

    Breakfast inclusion depends on the rate; Hilton offers breakfast-included rates while booking sites list a paid buffet.

  • Parking

    Available · paid

    Valet parking costs EUR 10 per day.

  • Pets

    Accepted · paid

    Non-refundable EUR 60 pet fee.

  • Spa & pool

    Area access free · treatments paid

More details (+9)

  • Valet

    Not available

    Hotels.com lists covered self-parking at EUR 10).

  • Heated pool: Yes
  • Kids' pool: Yes
  • Hammam: Yes
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Nearest rail stop: Gayrettepe
  • Distance to rail: 500 m
  • Walk to rail: 9 min
  • Outdoor pool: No

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

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Turkish bath
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Pet friendly
See all amenities (+4)
  • Parking
  • Sauna
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

Hilton Honors

The official hilton.com property page (ISTESDI, Şişli) is live with Hilton Honors join/sign-in; the main page carries no property-specific member benefit statement.

Depends on status / availability

  • room upgrade (depends on status and availability)
  • late checkout (subject to availability)
  • lounge access (depends on status and availability)
Specific to this hotel
  • Property image filenames still carry the former 'DoubleTree Esentepe' name (code ISTESDI); the address (Esentepe Mah. Büyükdere Cad. No 117) and code make identity clear. The property offers page was not separately checked in this pass.
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Location

Istanbul, Şişli

Esentepe Mahallesi, Büyükdere Caddesi No:117, Şişli, 34394 İstanbul

Rail transit · 547 m

Istanbul Airport is 35 km, roughly 40 minutes by car. The M11 metro from Gayrettepe runs direct to the airport and the station is a 7-10 minute walk. Sabiha Gökçen is 46 km. The Hilton site lists no shuttle; booking sites list a paid on-request transfer.

The hotel is on Büyükdere Avenue next to Astoria mall (100 m). Gayrettepe metro is about 500 m / 7-9 minutes on foot; from there the M2 reaches Taksim in three stops and the M11 runs direct to Istanbul Airport. Şişli-Mecidiyeköy station is 6 minutes. Trump Towers and Zorlu Center are 1-1.1 km, Cevahir mall 1.1 km, Taksim 5 km, Dolmabahçe 3.2 km and the Grand Bazaar 11 km. Plenty of grill restaurants sit in the streets behind; Tripadvisor walkability score is 89/100.

The stay

Editor's notes

Extra fees & things to know

A EUR 100 cash damage deposit is taken at check-in and refunded at check-out. Pets carry a non-refundable EUR 60 fee and a pet passport is required. Breakfast may be charged separately depending on the rate (about EUR 15). Valet parking is EUR 10 per day. Airport transfer is EUR 60 per vehicle one way for up to four people (hotels.com data). Guests aged 18 and over are charged as adults.

Guest scores

What 5 sites say

8.9/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 952 reviews8.4 / 10
  • Expedia · 766 reviews8.8 / 10
  • ETS Tur · 60 reviews9.4 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 604 reviews4.6 / 5
  • Hotels.com8.8 / 10

Scores are compiled from each site's public pages and updated periodically; the Stay Atlas score is their average on a 10-point scale. Tripadvisor rating and review count are the property of Tripadvisor. © Tripadvisor LLC.

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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