InterContinental Istanbul

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsIHG Hotels & ResortsIstanbul, Beyoğlu★★★★★390 rooms

Former names: Sheraton Istanbul (1975–1995), Ceylan Inter-Continental

8.9/ 10

avg of 7 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

8.9/ 10 · average of 7 sites
  • Best: City-break travellers who want to walk to Taksim, İstiklal and Nişantaşı
  • Watch out: Anyone expecting boutique or contemporary design; some rooms feel dated

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Business travel

Also suits

  • For families
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  • For families7.8
  • Business travel8.9

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A 390-room tower on the northern edge of Taksim's Gezi Park, opened as a Sheraton in 1975 and run as an InterContinental since 1995, with Bosphorus views from the upper floors. Guests consistently rate the walkable location and the breakfast buffet highly, but expect some dated room decor and paid extras for parking, transfers and breakfast.

What it does well

  • City-break travellers who want to walk to Taksim, İstiklal and Nişantaşı
  • Business travellers attending events at Lütfi Kırdar or the Istanbul Congress Center
  • Guests who want a Bosphorus-view room or club-floor lounge access

What to watch for

  • Parking, transfers and breakfast add noticeably to the total cost.
  • Quiet seekers: Anyone expecting boutique or contemporary design; some rooms feel dated
  • Guests who want a pool year-round; the outdoor pool runs only from April 15 to September 15

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Average temizlik sub-rating across Booking.com / Trip.com / Tripadvisor: 9.0/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com / Trip.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (5,201 reviews).

  • BreakfastStrong

    The breakfast buffet's range and quality are frequently praised in reviews.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ServiceStrong

    Average hizmet sub-rating across Trip.com / Tripadvisor: 8.8/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Trip.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (2,934 reviews).

  • WalkabilityStrong

    Taksim Square is about a 5-minute walk and Nişantaşı about 15; location is what guests praise most.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from booking-platform data.

  • 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 (2,267 reviews).

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  • Location (general)Strong

    Average konum (genel) sub-rating across Booking.com / Trip.com / Tripadvisor: 9.2/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com / Trip.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (5,201 reviews).

  • Sleep qualityNormal

    Uyku kalitesi sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 9.1/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (2,531 reviews).

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • For the viewAsk for an upper-floor room for Bosphorus views.
  • Higher floorA higher floor is better for views and distance from street noise.
  • Connecting roomsYes

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Not included · extra charges possible

  • Parking

    Available · covered

  • Pets

    Accepted · paid

    Pets accepted: up to 10 kg, must be carried and fully vaccinated; not allowed in restaurants, bars, spa or meeting spaces (official site, IHG).

  • Airport transfer

    Not available

    No hotel airport shuttle: the IHG amenities page lists 'shuttle not available' for both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) (IHG).

  • Extra bed

    Available

More details (+10)

  • Valet

    Available · paid

    Valet parking costs EUR 25 per day (IHG amenities page).

  • Hammam: Yes
  • Indoor pool: Yes
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Nearest rail stop: M2
  • Heated pool: Yes
  • Kids' pool: Yes
  • Sauna: Yes
  • Restaurants: 4
  • Rooftop: Yes

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

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Parking
  • Executive lounge
See all amenities (+1)
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

IHG One Rewards

The property is listed on the official IHG booking sites (ihg.com and intercontinental.com, ISTHA); no property-specific member or tier benefit statement was found.

Depends on status / availability

  • breakfast (depends on status)
  • room upgrade (depends on status and availability)
  • late checkout (subject to availability)
  • early check-in (depends on status and availability)
Specific to this hotel
  • Parking is paid (self-parking and valet 25 EUR/day). A secondary source lists a 'Concierge/Club Floor', but the official page does not state IHG One Rewards tier-based club lounge access, so lounge=unknown. The property is in Taksim (Asker
IHG One Rewards explore the programme →

Location

Istanbul, Beyoğlu

Asker Ocağı Cad. No:1, Taksim, 34435 İstanbul

Rail transit · 389 m

Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 45 km away; travel time varies widely with traffic. The hotel can arrange a paid private transfer around the clock; Havaist airport buses serve Taksim if you prefer public transport.

The hotel sits on the northern edge of Gezi Park, opposite the Grand Hyatt. Taksim Square is about a 5-minute walk, Dolmabahçe Palace a short walk, and Nişantaşı roughly 15 minutes on foot. An entrance to the Taksim station on the M2 metro line is half a block away, which makes Cevahir Mall (about 3 km) an easy ride. The Lütfi Kırdar and Istanbul Congress Center venues are within walking distance.

The stay

Editor's notes

Extra fees & things to know

Parking and valet are EUR 25 per day; the airport transfer is about EUR 216 per vehicle one way (up to 3 people); breakfast not included in the rate runs about EUR 30–35 per adult; pets cost EUR 50 per night; rollaway beds EUR 50 per night; early check-in is charged. Breakfast-inclusive rates cover at most 2 adults in the same room. Some channels show a fee for in-room Wi-Fi, so check with your booking channel.

Pool, spa & fitness

Spa InterContinental has massage rooms, facial and body treatments, a gym, and separate men's and women's Turkish baths with steam rooms. The outdoor pool is seasonal, open April 15 to September 15. No indoor pool is listed in the sources.

Business facilities

Meeting rooms and a Club lounge; a corporate-leaning guest profile.

Guest scores

What 7 sites say

8.9/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 2,267 reviews8.7 / 10▲ 0.1
  • Expedia · 1,001 reviews9.2 / 10
  • ETS Tur · 9 reviews8.3 / 10
  • Jolly Tur · 3,002 reviews9.3 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 2,535 reviews4.4 / 5
  • Hotels.com · 1,008 reviews9.2 / 10
  • Trip.com · 403 reviews8.6 / 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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