Name: Seminal Hotel
Address: Kocatepe Mahallesi Sehit Muhtar Caddesi, 23, Beyoglu, 34437, TR

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

Reza

I put a notice for the staff to clean the room and change the sheets, but they didn't do that

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2025

Nathandoron

Gud location.Slow elevator.Bfast basic.
Terrasse room.Big avantage.Nice room
Very bad internet.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

30 Apr 2025

Fares

Bad service

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

31 Aug 2024

Amna

The rooms were very small AC was not working rooms were hot in August and they didn't give me a fan

Business Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2024

Hafza

I booked this hotel because of the pool. But the pool opened at 12pm and it was very uncomfortable swimming in the pools as the staff kept telling us to be quiet as people were having messages. Even though we were not even making any noise. We felt like we was not wanted. Some days they opened the pools at 1pm. Which wasted all our morning.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

11 Aug 2024

Haytham

It’s so bad service

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2024

Mehrnaz

No air conditioning , too much noise in room! Fine breakfast, nice staff , walkable to taksim square! Small rooms

2/10

Poor

24 Nov 2023

Amanj

Very dirty not clean at all all inside interior is very very old and the power cut off. Suddenly I called them please my powers off and he’s upset so I’m not gonna recommend for anybody. I hope your website take out this hotel from your list because it’s gonna be Affecting your website thank you

2/10

Poor

30 Sep 2023

SAVVAS

I will never stay again

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2023

Ingrid

Room was comfortable but you could hear external noise from the street, corridor and other rooms
Swiming pool is open only from 12 to 6pm no towels are provided for the pool
Very close to public transport and main shopping area
Breakfast was good, providing a good variety of foods
Staff were mostly friendly
Overall is a good stay near Taksim Square

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

02 Sep 2023

Rounza

Front desk being rude.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

26 May 2023

Riaz

Worst hotel ever!

The worst hotel I've ever been too. The pics are misleading. The manager himself is extremely rude. When we checked in, the hotel room was burning hot. When we turned on the A/C and fan, the noise was so loud, we couldn't hear anything else. On top of that, the air coming out was hot too. When We asked, we were told that it's central system and the heating is on at the moment not the A/C. It was hot outside and they still had the heaters on. My entire family didn't sleep all night. We came downstairs at 3AM to complain again, and we were told that we'll need to talk to the manager. In the meantime, they gave us a pedestal fan, which itself was was loud.

In the morning, when we spoke to the manager to complain, he in turn started yelling at us! Basically told us to suck it up or get out. If management is like that, what could the rest of the staff do? This hotel included breakfast, and it was horrible too. Food looked like it was days old.

To top it all off, I saw twice, they were allowing guests to bring in prostitutes. PROSTITUTES! What kind of hotel is this?????

Never again! Stay away if you can. The pictures are staged, the rooms are not as they're shown. Only fools would stay here.

If I can give 0 stars or 0 rating to any hotel, this would be it!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

26 Apr 2023

VIELKA

never stay in this hotel a lot things happen there first you can sleep well a lot noise during the nighttime it doesn't feel like hotel just like motel is the worst hotel ever that I stay

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2021

Hussain

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Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2020

Jodiana

Ok first the hotel was clean.props to that.however the bathroom was too small and when we went to use the pool at 6:15 we were told it was close.not much selection in the breakfast area.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Feb 2020

RAED

Gréât staf

Very nice staff

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2020

Adel

I will not advice any of my friend for this hotel.

Everything is ok expected the guest's services was unexpected from the hotel as 1) internet was bad not strong. 2) they not supply the supplement everyday free bottle of water , they are asking for a payment. 3) tea & coffee back they refuse to supply every day they want to charge for it !!!! All hotel 3 star in Istanbul they gives free. 4) in breakfast only 1 type of tea no tea back available & if I asked them to have omelets the want to change money extra.
5) the breakfast is very normal as 2 or 3 star hotel's not as 4.8 star .

I really was shocked for what i pay.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

10 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Hotel was so basic , nothing like the pictures on website

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

14 Jun 2019

Ma Patricia

Horrible stay

One of the staff assisted us to our room. Except for their air conditioning, it's horrible cause it's too hot. We called the Receptionist about it and responded immediately but only said that it's the maximum degree of cooling and then left us.
Please recheck your rooms once you check in so you'll get a good night's sleep.

Friends

2/10

Poor

26 Apr 2019

Karwan

Worse hotel in istanbul

Mnot happy about my staying!! I won’t go back again their staff wasn’t polite!!!

2/10

Poor

18 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

I have A LOT to say about this hotel, currently in a complaints process. Avoid booking this hotel, photos and description is a complete lie and they ruined my mother’s 50th birthday.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The location was handy but the hotel was being refurbished.

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Close to takseem square..............................

4/10

Poor

05 Aug 2018

Rashad

AVOID THIS HOTEL. YOU'LL BE PISSED OFF.

1. Room Cleaning Service - non existent
2. Pool - never available
3. Staff - RUDE, but definitely up for a smile when time to tip
4. We stayed for nearly a week, and in that time we saw customers fighting with reception staff, wrong rooms, everyone's rooms dirty, instead of changing sheets they just flipped them over, dirty towels folded and put back,
4. Tried to over charge by 50 Lira when ordering a cab through them at reception
5. Breakfast menu - CRAP, UHT Milk, No Fresh Milk, despite having had them confirmed before hand, if you're going from the UK, you can forget toast and scrambled eggs - or eggs of any kids for that matter! what they call European and Continental Menu is cornflakes with UHT milk.

Breakfast was supposed to be available till 10, but IF you have the bad experience of every staying there, you'll see them start picking stuff up at 9.30 - 9.45, just clearing out buffet side and when you ask them, even though they all have conversational english, the answer will be 'no no dont know time finish' its just pathetic, when you have kids with you its just so annoying

Just a really rude, unpleasant, unprofessional all round service, there was guests from all over the world staying and so many of them fighting at the reception counter over the same things, all round bad experience, really upsetting when you spend so much money and just expect a little courtesy

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2018

Adrian

Seminal Hotel

Great location. Short walk to the metro station to Taksim square. Wifi was not fantastic but the staff are friendly and helpful.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Feb 2018

natalia

Acceptable

Location is good but that is the reason why you want to book an hotel in Taksim.
I think in Istanbul you can find a much better hotel for the same price.Everything looks cheap in this hotel,the tv no working properly same as the fridge with was just there as a piece of forniture.Breakfast had not a good selection of food and was pretty disappointed for being Turkey..

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2017

ALI

Great location

At first the location of hotel is great near Taksim Square and metro,all you need are near you from markets and restaurants.
The staff was friendly and helpful.
The breakfast was acceptable.
I recommend it

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2017

Stevin Azo

Great hotel.

I had a triple on an upper floor. It was spacious and clean. There is an AC and it was good enough. The window also opens so fresh air is available.
It's a touristy area, but was quiet at night. There are a few shops nearby to buy water and things for the room, in addition to lots of restaurants nearby. Its very close to the Taksin Metro, Istaklal, Gezi Park, and the Airport Bus stop.
There is breakfast which consists of scrambled eggs, lots of breads, meats and cheeses, cereals, juices, coffee, etc. It wasn't the best I've had, but it was ok.
There's an indoor pool that is free for guests, plus a spa where you can get various treatments for a fee.
The elevators stop whether you press up or down which was odd indeed.
The WiFi worked.
I would stay here again.

2/10

Poor

25 Aug 2016

AH

Terrible AC , fridge doesn't work if u leave room

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2015

Shanaze

Seminal Hotel

the location was excellent. the room was fairly small but comfortable. the room was advertised with breakfast, but we were asked to pay 5 lira for eggs and a further payment for orange juice. We were not told it was not a full breakfast.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2026

Muratcan

Personel çok nazik ve yardımsever , odalar temiz ve rahattı ancak içindeki eşyalar ve düzenlemeler eski kalıyor.. kahvaltı beklediğimden zayıf geldi.. Otel kendini güncellerse mevcut personel ile harika olur..

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Mustafa

çok memnun kaldım. 3 yıldır ayda bir istanbula gs maçlarına gelirim. kaldığım en iyi otellerden biri

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2026

Adem Alp

takıldığımız konular odalar 1 çift kişilik yatak Rezarvasyonu yaptırmış ikiden 1 çift kişilik birde tek kişilik yataklı oda verildi oda temizliği ve personele samimiyeti çok güzel odalarda granür kahve 1 adet verilmişti eğer verilcekse 2 adet verilmesini öneririm onun harici çok memnun kaldık yine sizleri tercih etmeye devam edicez :)

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2024

Pat

Au top

Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Dec 2024

Mariam

För dåligt

Jätte otrevliga personal , nästan ingen talar engelska så bra heller!! Luktar rök överallt rekommenderar ej

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

Pherzaad

Veldig fint hotel, nær sentrum, fin lobby. God frokost :)

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2024

Birol

Ich war sehr zufrieden für den preis Verhältnis

2/10

Poor

29 Jan 2024

yilmaz

Dışarıda bankta yatın bu otele gitmeyin

Otel görevlilerinin müşterilere olan ilgi ve alakaları son derece düşük seviyeliydi.
Oda cok soguktu.temizlik sıfır.
Ozellikle resepsiyondaki gorevli son derece ukala ve seviyesizdi.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2023

Maike

Die Zimmer sind sehr geengt, was auf den Fotos anders wirkt. Der Pool steht nur eine kleine Begrenzte Zeit zur Verfügung( 12-18). Umgebung ist sehr laut da das Hotel mitten in der Stadt ist und man das Gefühl hat Istanbul schläft nie. Für die Erkundung der Stadt ist es geeignet.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2023

Baris

Otel merkezi yerde olması cok iyi fakat inanılmaz odalar ufak ve çok fazla ses alıyor. Resepsiyon güler yüzlü fakat kat görevlileri sanki zorla çalışıyor derecesinde suratsız

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Aug 2022

Erdal

2 pluspunt lokatie en vriendelijkheid personeel
Badkamer niet echt fris en hygiënisch
Kamer vrij klein

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

12 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

Unprofessional vibe in many aspects

I cannot recommend this hotel for many reasons.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

07 Jun 2022

Selmen

Top Lage aber schlechtes Hotel

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2022

Verified traveler

Comfort not as expected. Breakfast is good. Bath and accessories not sufficient.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2022

serkan

Otelde eşim ve kızımla konakladım çok fazla Arap turist vardı gece geç saate kadar sesleri susmadı. Genel kurallara da uyum sağlamıyorlar. Bu konuda Otel yetkileri de uyarmıyor.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

23 Dec 2021

Youcef

Hôtel tres salle

Chambre tres salle frigo aussi
On a pres cette hôtel pour la piscine mais on a nager une fois apres toujours piscine fermée!!!!!!!
L'effectif tres racistes (pas tous mais la majorité)
Sur tout a l'accueil
Je vous conseille de penser 1000 fois avant de réserver a cette hotel on a gâcher notre vacances

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

29 Nov 2021

Verified traveler

a lot of noise, looks like the room is not washed. I booked a non-smoking room. The room I got. people have smoked inside before me. Got sick of it. Last day ruined my whole vacation.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

26 Oct 2021

Samir

Jätte dåligt hotell obekvämt

Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Oct 2021

Mohammad

Jätte dåligt hotell och obekväm