Rixos Pera Istanbul

Rixos HotelsAccorIstanbul, Beyoğlu★★★★★116 rooms

8.8/ 10

avg of 6 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

8.8/ 10 · average of 6 sites
  • Best: City-break travellers who want Beyoğlu, İstiklal, Galata and Karaköy on foot
  • Watch out: Anyone who needs a pool (there is no indoor or outdoor pool)

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Business travel
  • For families
  • Luxury

Also suits

  • Couples
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  • For families8.9
  • Business travel9.2
  • Couples8.2
  • Luxury8.9

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

Rixos Pera Istanbul is a 116-room five-star city hotel in a historic building on Meşrutiyet Street in Tepebaşı, 200 m from İstiklal Avenue and a five-minute walk from Şişhane metro, with Golden Horn views from the upper floors and rooftop. No pool, but a hammam, sauna and gym; strong on location and staff, weaker on street noise and dated room details.

What it does well

  • City-break travellers who want Beyoğlu, İstiklal, Galata and Karaköy on foot
  • Business guests arriving without a car who value the Şişhane metro connection
  • Couples looking for a Golden Horn-view room and a rooftop restaurant

What to watch for

  • Anyone who needs a pool (there is no indoor or outdoor pool)
  • Guests expecting a brand-new, minimalist property; the building was converted in 2012, refreshed in 2018, and some rooms show wear
  • Drivers who want free on-site parking (valet/paid parking only)

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • NoiseCaution

    Street and nightlife noise is the most repeated complaint; Tripadvisor's summary flags the noise level as 'noisy' and window insulation gets mixed reports.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Room conditionCaution

    Rooms are spacious with classic décor, but some guests report worn towels, a rusty tub and a faulty flush; 'needs a renovation touch' appears in more than one review.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ParkingCaution

    No free hotel parking; valet and a nearby paid garage are used.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Spa & poolCaution

    No pool; hammam and sauna exist but hours can be limited, and one guest reported the hammam being chargeable in the afternoon.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

  • 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 (5,880 reviews).

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  • ServiceStrong

    Average hizmet sub-rating across Booking.com / Tripadvisor: 9.2/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (5,880 reviews).

  • WalkabilityStrong

    İstiklal Avenue is 200 m away and Galata Tower and Taksim are 10–13 minutes on foot; Tripadvisor's walkability grade is 100/100.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Wi-FiStrong

    Wi-fi sub-rating on Booking.com: 8.6/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (2,580 reviews).

  • Location (general)Strong

    Average konum (genel) sub-rating across Booking.com / Tripadvisor: 9.4/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (5,880 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 (3,300 reviews).

  • BreakfastNormal

    Breakfast variety and the Golden Horn-view room are generally liked; on busy days guests report crowding and waits for tables, and a few question the quality for the price.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • BalconyYes

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Included · extra charges possible

    Room-only rates charge breakfast separately.

  • Parking

    Available · paid

  • Deposit / hold

    Required

    A card pre-authorisation or cash deposit may be taken at check-in.

  • Airport transfer

    Available · private car (paid)

    The hotel arranges airport transfers.

  • Spa & pool

    Area access free · treatments paid

More details (+8)

  • Valet

    Available

  • Hammam: Yes
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Nearest rail stop: Şişhane
  • Distance to rail: 200 m
  • Walk to rail: 3 min
  • Rooftop: Yes
  • Kids' club: No

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

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Turkish bath
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Sauna
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

ALL — Accor Live Limitless

The official ALL property page (B319) flags the hotel as participating and lists points earning, redemption, member advantages and the Members' rate. Its current ALL name carries the 'Nickelodeon Play Access' suffix. A Diamond member review mentions a suite upgrade, but this is not written policy, so roomUpgrade remains 'unknown'.

Verified at this hotel

  • earning points
  • redeeming points (award nights)
  • member rate

Depends on status / availability

  • breakfast (may vary by hotel)
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Location

Istanbul, Beyoğlu

Kamer Hatun Mah. Meşrutiyet Cad. No:44, Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu, 34435 İstanbul

Rail transit · 211 m

Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 40–45 km away, 45–75 minutes by taxi depending on traffic; the Havaist bus terminates at Taksim, a 10–15-minute walk from the hotel. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is roughly 45–50 km and 60–90 minutes across the bridge; the Havabüs stop at Taksim also works. The hotel arranges paid private transfers.

The hotel sits at Meşrutiyet Street No. 44 in Tepebaşı, on the same street as Pera Palace. İstiklal Avenue is 200 m (2–3 minutes), Şişhane metro (M2) about 500 m or 5–8 minutes on foot, and Taksim Square with its metro station 10–13 minutes. Galata Tower is a 10-minute walk, Karaköy ferry pier and Tünel about 15 minutes. Sultanahmet is 20–30 minutes by metro plus tram or by taxi. The street is narrow and busy, but taxis are easy to find at the door.

Guest scores

What 6 sites say

8.8/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 2,580 reviews8.5 / 10
  • Expedia · 1,000 reviews8.8 / 10
  • ETS Tur · 36 reviews8.6 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 3,390 reviews4.7 / 5
  • Google · 2,829 reviews4.4 / 5
  • Hotels.com · 1,000 reviews8.8 / 10

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