Moxy Istanbul Taksim

Moxy HotelsMarriott InternationalIstanbul, Beyoğlu★★★★167 rooms

9.5/ 10

avg of 3 sites

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Stay Atlas verdict

9.5/ 10 · average of 3 sites
  • Best: Short-stay travellers who plan to get around on foot and by metro
  • Watch out: Drivers who need on-site parking

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Business travel

Also suits

  • Couples
  • Remote work
See suitability details
  • Business travel8.5
  • Couples7.8
  • Remote work7.7
  • Luxury6.5

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

Marriott's first Moxy in Türkiye, opened in June 2025 in the historic Afrika Han, one block off İstiklal Avenue, with 167 compact rooms. Expect a bar-as-reception concept, no pool or spa, and a short walk to Taksim metro.

What it does well

  • Short-stay travellers who plan to get around on foot and by metro
  • Couples and solo travellers using Taksim as a base
  • Marriott Bonvoy members redeeming points

What to watch for

  • Breakfast is extra, there is no parking, and rooms are small, mostly facing the inner courtyard.
  • Drivers: Drivers who need on-site parking
  • Spa & wellness: Anyone expecting a pool, spa or hammam

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • NoiseCaution

    Most guests find rooms quiet, but there is a complaint about music from nearby venues late into the night. Light sleepers should ask for a courtyard-facing room.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Room conditionCaution

    Rooms are new and well kept but small, with limited wardrobe and luggage space.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Cleanliness is consistently the strongest point in reviews, with housekeeping frequently singled out.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ServiceStrong

    Front-desk staff are frequently praised for being helpful and communicating well in English.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • WalkabilityStrong

    İstiklal Avenue is one street away; restaurants, shops and nightlife are all within walking distance.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • For quietFor quiet, ask for a courtyard-facing room at the back of the building.
  • Room sizeRooms are small with little storage; they can feel tight on longer stays with large luggage.
  • Connecting roomsYes

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Not included · extra charges possible

  • Parking

    Not available

  • Pets

    Accepted

  • Extra bed

    Available

    A fee may apply.

More details (+8)
  • Spa: No
  • Hammam: No
  • Sauna: No
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Nearest rail stop: Taksim
  • Walk to rail: 7 min
  • Indoor pool: False
  • Public transport to airport: Havaist HVL-9 / M11 + M2 metro

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

Key amenities

  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Wi-Fi

Location

Istanbul, Beyoğlu

Katip Mustafa Çelebi Mahallesi, Büyükparmakkapı Sokak No: 11 A/1, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

Rail transit · 198 m

Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 40 km away, 45 minutes to an hour by car (one guest reports about an hour and €50 by taxi). By public transport, take Havaist HVL-9 to Taksim, or the M11 metro to Gayrettepe and change to the M2, then walk 5–10 minutes. From Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), Havaş buses run to Taksim. The hotel has no shuttle of its own.

The hotel sits on Büyükparmakkapı Sokak, one block off İstiklal Avenue. Taksim Square is 0.3–0.6 km away (3–7 minutes on foot, depending on the source), Taksim metro station about 5 minutes, Şişhane metro about 14 minutes and Fındıklı tram stop about 12 minutes. Galata Tower and the Bosphorus waterfront are roughly a five-minute drive. Access around Taksim can be restricted on national holidays and event days.

The stay

Editor's notes

Extra fees & things to know

Breakfast costs extra. Pets are accepted; a fee may apply. Cribs and extra beds are paid separately at the hotel and depend on availability. Guests aged 18 and over are charged as adults.

Pool, spa & fitness

24-hour gym only. No pool, spa, sauna or hammam.

Guest scores

What 3 sites say

9.5/ 10
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  • Expedia · 103 reviews9.4 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 260 reviews4.9 / 5
  • Trip.com · 241 reviews9.3 / 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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