Name: Sunshine Taksim Suite
Address: Altin Bakkal Sk. No 38 Beyoglu, Istanbul, TR

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Josephine

The hotel is on a quiet side street, very close to Taksim Square and Istiklal St. The street is slightly downhill from Taksim Square and has a great bygone era charm. We found it safe both during the day and at night.

Being close to Taksim Square and Istiklal St, there are a few supermarkets, shops, and restaurants, and transport amenities; trains, trams and buses (including those to the airport) within walking distance.

The room was clean with a kitchenette, including a washing machine and washing powder. Clothes dried quickly. The bed was comfortable.

Ali and the owner were very welcoming and helpful such as arranging our taxi to the airport.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Josephine

The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. It had a kitchenette and included a washing machine and drying rack. Clothes dried quickly.

The hotel is very close to Taksim Square and Istiklal St, and is on a side street, away from the hustle and bustle. The street itself had a nostalgic feel about it, and we found it safe both during the day and late at night.

Its proximity to Taksim Sq means there are a few supermarkets and restaurants within 5 mins walk.There are a few nice cafes around the corner as well.

Ali and the owner were very helpful and were always on hand. For example they arranged our taxis to the airport and other places in Istanbul.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Hamed

Excellent hospitality Ali & Ali
A great duetto really taking care about you and very helpful

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Shahana

All was good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2026

JOSE

Well this review is not for Sunshine as they swap my hotel without notice, at the end I ended up staying at A plus suites, the stay here was very nice, small room but do the job, worth every penny, Mohammed the owner is a great guy, thanks.

Well done A Plus

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Susan

We had a great stay at Sunshine Taksim Suite. The location was perfect for getting to public transportation, our room was clean, the view was great, the staff helpful and receptive, and the price was right.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2025

Joseph

This is a pretty decent place to stay. If you are a picky and high maintenance person you might not want to stay here. If you are solo traveling and mainly concerned with a generally comfortable place to rest up and get a good nights sleep, this is a great value. Not a new place, not fancy, no elevator so ask for floor one or two if you can. The area immediately surrounding is not scenic, but it is very close to the busy nightlife and dining street on the other side of the main 6 lane road a block away. Even though it’s not new or updated recently, the room has all you need and it is clean. Staff was extremely helpful with every need and then some, great guy for advice on the area and city.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2025

Jess

The apartment is just like the pictures, with what I need and expect, such as a small open kitchen, washing machine and the balcony.
But the host would bring me to another hotel nearby, but there has nothing I need and expect. Luckily the host bought me back to the BnB I booked and let me stay at where I booked.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2025

Ahmed

Great hotel with excellent customer service

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Very good stay in Istanbul !

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2024

Daniel

everything was Wonderfull, specially mr Ali was very cooperative and helpful.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2024

Jackie

Old but fine

Old hotel in sketchy area. Clean and very affordable. Close to Taksim. Good wifi. Street facing room was noisy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Natty

I had a good time there

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Mpho

I was scared when i arrived in the area ,the area is very old and the buildings are old .but once you get inside the building is very nice and clean . The place is close to everything ,taksim square,galata tower and many resturants and coffee shops .i will recommend this place to my friends and will stay there again .The only thing is that it can be noisy at night but i was on vacation so didnt mind .The staff was very good and always there for the guests .Thank you for making my stay great

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2024

Omer

It’s a nice neighbourhood and Ali is an awesome host!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

good stay

Stay was very good. They provided family room for us (top floor). Very convenient area. Ali attended to everything we needed. we stayed for 12 days.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

Jieun

I highly recommend!

It was the best experience of our trip with my son. The staff who greeted us were friendly, and everything we needed was in the room. If I come to Istanbul again, I would love to stay here. I will recommend it to my friends. The location was excellent. I feel very lucky to have found such a great hotel at this price.

Thank you to the host for providing a restful night!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2024

Sean

I really enjoyed my stay here, very close to Taksim Sq and shopping, restaurants, bars. Rooms are very clean and well kept, comfortable mattresses and pillows. Mr Ali is great host and very helpful. The rooms are great value for money, I would stay here again and highly recommend it to all travelers

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2024

Zahra

The host Ali was incredibly welcoming as soon as we walked in. He was extremely helpful throughout the whole stay and was really attentive to our needs. The location of the hotel is perfect walking distance to local shops and restaurants. The room was clean on arrival and it included basic amenities such as a washer, fridge and hair dryer.

side note: there’s no elevator so if you are in a high floor keep that in mind.

Overall, would highly recommend staying at Sunshine Taksim Suite.

Thanks again Ali

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2024

Natalia

Лучший отель в Стамбуле, в котором мне приходилось останавливаться! Номера чистые, есть все необходимое для проживания. Дале полотенца хорошего качества. Очень вежливый и приветливый персонал.
Ещё что очень важно для меня: нет запаха сигарет.
Вернусь ещё сюда обязательно

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2023

Mark

Its not fancy by any means, but it is a nice clean little apartment with a washing machine, if you need to clean some clothes. The area around the Taksim Square is very good and has some night life.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Good location

We got there very late at night, 1.30am and i didn't notice that they sent me a msg asking when i will be checking in. Hence there was nobody to open the gate for us. Luckily they indicated their contact number and i was able to reach them.

Check in was a breeze, area was quiet but very near eating joints at Taksim Sq. Owner was also friendly.

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2023

Angela

Good hotel close to Taksim Square

We were happy with our stay here and were warmly welcomed and the service from this family run hotel was very good.
The room was spacious and clean and had all the amenities we could have wanted.
Location was great to have an easy walk to Taksim Square and not far to walk to Galata tower or the ferry terminal.
From the outside the street and the hotel is very humble looking but it is surprisingly good on the inside. I’d recommend to anyone on a budget looking for good accom in a good location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2023

Abdul

Excellent location and hospitality

Very comfortable and best location for Istiklal street.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2023

Callum

The owners were very nice and kind; the apartment is nice and very good value. Location is perfect. Washing machine in room is a really nice bonus !!

We definitely recommend this hotel for long and short stays 🙂

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2023

Francisco José

Buena situación y precio

Siempre escribo sobre mi experiencia. Deberían de hacer limpieza cada dos días, al menos, aunque el personal si se lo pido lo hace pero tienes que decírselo. El dueñoi muy atento y amable.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

HIROMI

booked a bright room with a window based on the photos, but I was assigned a windowless room in the basement. I couldn't see it raining the next day; I only knew it was raining by the sound. However, it was spacious, had a washing machine, and was kept clean, so it was fine. I arrived a little before check-in time, but I was able to get into my room right away, which was helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Mattia

Personale gentilissimo, stanza duplex stupenda stanza singola un po piccolina per dormire e cucinare ma se sei solo ok

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Sena

Oda çok temizdi.Çalışanlar çok ilgili ve nazikti.Kendimi seyahatim boyunca evimde gibi hissettim.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Murat

Her şey harikaydı gelecekte de tercihimiz olması muhtemel

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2025

Alper Turan

Otel güzeldi

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2024

ELIF

Keyifli Ve Rahat

Rezervasyonumuzun ilk dakikasından itibaren konaklamamızın sonuna kadar her şeyden memnum kaldığımız çok güzel bir deneyim oldu. Odamızda bir mutfağın olanakları sağlayacak şekilde yemek yapabileceğimiz tencere ile tavanın olduğu ocaklı bir tezgah, günlük kullanım için tabak, çatal bıçak, bardak vb., acil durumda kullanmak için çamaşır makinası; temiz banyo ve yerler.. Taksim Meydan’a çok yakın bi konumda olduğu için her fırsatta dışarıda vakit geçirme imkanı olan güzel bir konuma sahip. Başta Volkan bey olmak üzere bu güzel deneyimi yaşamamızı sağladığı için bütün Sunshine Suit personeline teşekkür ediyoruz. E&O

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2024

Shiho

イスタンブール空港へ向かうバス停に近く、非常に便利な立地でした。エレベーターがありませんが、チェックイン及びチェックアウト時にはスタッフがスーツケースを運んでくださり、とても助かりました。

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Oct 2024

Fabian

I had a somewhat unsatisfactory experience at Sunshine Taksim Suites, though the location is very convenient, just steps from Taksim Square, which is a big plus for anyone wanting to stay near the heart of Istanbul. We booked a 25 sqm room for 3 people, but when we arrived, we were sent to another building with a different name. The room we got was much smaller than expected, around 15 sqm, and didn’t match the pictures.
We contacted Expedia, and they quickly resolved the issue. Within 15 minutes, we were moved to another room, but this was in a different hotel. This time, we received a spacious apartment on the top floor. However, there was still an issue: in the kitchen, where two single beds were placed, there was the elevator motor. The constant noise every time the elevator ran was very disturbing and made it hard to relax.
The staff was very kind, which helped improve the experience. Cleanliness was acceptable but not perfect. The price we paid reflected the quality, but overall, the stay didn’t meet expectations.
My advice to the property managers renting under the name “Sunshine Taksim Suites” is to be more transparent in their descriptions. It should be clear that guests might stay in a different building and that the pictures are for reference. This would help avoid disappointment and provide a better experience for future guests.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2024

VICTOR

Excelente localização

Hotel confortável e ótima localização. Indicamos sem hesitar.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2024

Marc

Ali fue muy amable

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2024

INWOO

Nice room, good hospitality, convenient location!

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2023

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관광지를 둘러보기에 편리한 대중 교통이 가까운 곳에 있어서 좋았어요. ^*^
가족이 운영하는 숙소라 친절함이 넘칩니다.^*^
8박을 하면서 불편함을 꼽자면 엘리베이터가 없어서 조금 아쉬웠어요 ^^!
알리!!그동안 고마웠습니다.
또 만날 수 있기를 기대해요~~

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2023

Risa

Ali is the best!

A few mins walk from Taksim square. The hotel is so clean and located at safe area. Ali from this hotel helped us a lot and he is really friendly! We definitely recommend this hotel to all those who’s looking for a hotel around taksim. We wish to come back this hotel again in future!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2023

Yusuf Kaan

Oteli çok beğendim.otelin konumu iyi. Taksim meydanına 5 dakika yürüme mesafesinde. Ev ortamı oluşturulmuş. Mutfakta ihtiyaç duyulan herşey var. Su ve ısı sorunu yaşamadım. Kalorifer var ve ayrıca yetmediği durumlarda klima gayet iyi çalışıyor. Oda temizliğini beğendim. Odada çamaşır makinası mikrodalga su ısıtıcı minidolap var ve gayet iyi çalışıyor.Otelde asansör yok. İhtiyacı olanlan için yazmak istedim. Karşılama iyi ve hızlıydı resepsiyonda Ali beye teşekkür ederim ilgisinden dolayı. Gece gürültü bir konumda değil gayet sessiz. Genelde yorumlara bakarak otel tercih ediyorum. Bu bölgede konaklamak isteyenlere tavsiye ederim..

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2019

Tugay

Mükemmel

Taksim Meydanı'na 2-3 dakika mesafede, ulaşımı ve bulması çok kolay oldu. Odanın genişliği, temizliği ve hizmet çok kaliteliydi. Kesinlikle tekrar giderim.

Partner