Hotel The Public - Special Category - Istanbul

Special Category boutique hotel in a historic 1901 building on Istanbul's Istiklal Street

Location & Architecture

Hotel The Public - Special Category Istanbul is set inside a historic building designed by architect Hovsep Aznavur in 1901. The hotel sits directly on lively Istiklal Street, a pedestrian avenue packed with cafes, restaurants, and art galleries. Within walking distance are Galata Tower (1 km), Dolmabahce Palace, and Taksim Square, with the Taksim metro station a short walk away.

Rooms & Comforts

Each room at Occidental The Public combines contemporary design with fire clay bricks and gray stone walls, using modern and retro furniture. Guest rooms include a pillow menu, 24-hour room service, and soundproof construction for quiet sleep. Extra in-room amenities include a flat-screen satellite TV with Blu-ray player and DVD player, along with air conditioning and a minibar.

Dining & Bar

The on-site restaurant at The Public Hotel Istanbul serves international cuisine, with special diet menus, a kid-friendly buffet, and kids' meals available. The bar offers Turkish coffee and cocktails, plus a selection of wine and champagne. Guests can also order breakfast in the room or request packed lunches for day trips.

Services & Accessibility

Hotel The Public has a 24-hour front desk with concierge service, express check-in/check-out, lockers, and luggage storage. The property is wheelchair accessible, with an emergency cord in the bathroom, grab rails, and a lift serving all floors. Additional services include a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, babysitting, and laundry with dry cleaning and trouser press.

Family & Business Offerings

Families staying at Occidental The Public Hotel Istanbul can use the babysitting/child services and the kid-friendly buffet. Business guests have access to a business centre, fax/photocopying, and meeting/banquet facilities. The hotel also provides allergy-free rooms, a designated smoking area, and facilities for disabled guests.

• Location: On Istiklal Street, 1 km from Galata Tower, near Taksim metro
• Building: Historic 1901 design by architect Hovsep Aznavur
• Rooms: Soundproof, pillow menu, 24-hour room service, Blu-ray/DVD player
• Dining: International cuisine, Turkish coffee & cocktails, special diet menus
• Services: Wheelchair accessible, emergency cord, business centre, meeting rooms
• Family: Kid-friendly buffet, babysitting, kids' meals available
• Accessibility: Lift, grab rails, allergy-free rooms, facilities for disabled guests

Licence number: 15720