The Marmara

• Manara
• Reviews: 481

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Tower on a hill

I had chosen the Marmara Istanbul for a 10-days' stay for two main reasons, its location and the fact that it is by far less expensive than the other 5-stars hotels in the city. It is even less expensive than some 4-stars. Anyway when I write that it is less expensive than average I am comparing it to hotels in the same category.
About location, it is in the most lively part of Istanbul, with a wide choice of restaurants, cafes and shops all around. Moreover it is on a hill that commands a great view of the city and of the Bosphorus.
Service is great, but this is normal in Istanbul.

Unique Quality: The tower of the Marmara Hotel can be seen from many parts of the city, which means you can see much of Istanbul from there. Being on a hill, most rooms have a nice view, not only the ones on top floors.
Moreover, if you want to see the view on all sides you can turn on the TV and watch the internal channel showing the view from the camera on the top of the hotel.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Business Travel, Arts and Culture

The Marmara Photo: The tower viewed from the Bosphorus

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• sunshine9689
• Reviews: 333

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Guesthouse in Sultanahmed

In May, 08 we stayed in this family-run guesthouse for 6 nights. It was clean, centrally located, the family was very nice (although mum and dad did not speak much of English).

The place was quiet and empty most of the time. I would recommend it for families, couples and older travelers. If you are a party person/single traveler you`ll be bored.

PRICE: Payed 50 euros per night for a private room with a double bed.

BREAKFAST: Free. From 7 till 10am. Is served either in the reception area or on the outside terrace. Very tasty. Includes tea/coffee, fresh bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, butter, home-made jam, cheese. You can also buy a fresh orange juice for 4LE.
You can also buy water (1LE for a big bottle, 0.5LE for a small one), Turkish Efes Pilsner beer (5LE) and some canned juices (2LE) in the kitchen.

INTERNET: Free, in the kitchen/reception upstairs. They ask to use it only until 11pm (for some unknown reason). Free WiFi.

NOTE: Offers free airport transfer, IF your stay is 4 nights or longer. Otherwise, it is 20 euros.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Budget Travel

The Marmara Photo: Outside. 2008

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• gaolei
• Reviews: 271

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An Expensive 5 StarIn Taksim Square

This is a typical 5 star hotel in the best location in the city, on Taksim Square. Like most 5 stars, prices are high, in fact, extremely high.

A double small single bed room is about $150 per night on the internet. Breakfast is extra and costs about $33. Want a beer get ready to shell out $11.50. Enjoy the good location, just bring money.

Unique Quality: The view from the restaurant on the top floor is stunning. The hotel is placed so that the Blue Mosque is centered in the windows as you enter the room.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Luxury Travel

The Marmara Photo: The View

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• lucygwt
• Reviews: 4

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Best location....best hospitality

I choose this hotel because of location...its mean in the center of the city and not to far to the venue ( i visited congress in Istanbul ).
They give me a good room....view to Taksim square.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Business Travel

The Marmara Photo: bed_in theMarmara

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• traveloturc
• Reviews: 1428

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In Taksim Again

Marmara is the name of the sea of istanbul.
The Marmara, right in Taksim Square, is a modern high-rise offering splendid views of Istanbul's Old City, Beyoglu and the Bosphorus from its upper floors.
Groups and conventions often fill its 432 guest rooms. If you like a very central location in the midst of the bustle, this is it.
The Marmara also manages The Marmara Pera, a smaller modern high-rise hotel about a mile away across the street from the venerable Pera Palas Oteli in the Beyoglu district called Tepebasi.
Taksim Meydani,
80090 Taksim
Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 (212) 251 4696
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• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average

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• ophiro
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The Marmara

The marmara hotel is a 5 stars hotel in the middle of the town - Taksim Square.
There is a restaurant and a bar on the 18 floor (or something like that) with great view.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive

The Marmara Photo: The Marmara

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• o_z_l_e_m
• Reviews: 25

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Very Central Hotel

* If you can stay on the upper floors, Istanbul view is wonderful.

* You can find tranportation from here to everywhere of Istanbul.

• Opinion of Price: about average

The Marmara Photo: TheMarmara

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• AKYROS
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• WillAntoniou
• Reviews: 92

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Great Views

My father once again brought me with him to tag along on one opf his business trips. While he worked, I explored the city.
The nice part about it is that I got to stay in a beautiful 5 star hotel, with ana amzing view.
The Hotel Marmara is really nice, and the people are very nice. I would recommend it to anyone that can afford it. I think it is pretty expensive.

Unique Quality: Spa, Gym, Pool, 3 restaurants, really big fish tank in the lobby that is cool.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average

The Marmara Photo: High Up

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