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Taksim
Square, at the northern
limit of Beyoğlu,
is the center of the more modern
and upscale portion of Istanbul.
Cumhuriyet
Caddesi (Republic
Avenue) runs north from Taksim
to the districts of Elmadağ, Harbiye, Nişantaşı and Şişli,
some of Istanbul's high-status
addresses.
It's
no wonder that most
of the city's 5-star luxury hotels
are here. Expect to pay
at least TL250
to TL500
for a double room in any of these
places.
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Walking
from Taksim
Square north on Cumhuriyet
Caddesi, Here's what you'll find:
A modern high-rise right in Taksim
Square,
always bustling with groups,
meetings, and social events for
the locals, with good views all
around from the upper floors.
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Istanbul's
original local top hotel, is
currently being completely
rebuilt, and is expected to re-open
in 2011. More...
At the far end of the block from
the Divan Oteli, richly designed and
decorated, and well located,
the Hyatt has a fine swimming pool,
but no great views. More...
An asymmetrical sykscraper, totally
modern, in a good location near Taksim
Square with excellent views all around
from the upper floors, it's a good
choice. More...
"The Point" may take its
name from its location: on a point
of land bounded by streets named Abdülhak
Hamit Caddesi and Topçu Caddesi. With
194 rooms, ultramodern décor and upscale
services, it's a popular alternative
to the nearby large international chain
hotels. More...
La
grande dame of Istanbul
luxury hotels, it was built first and
thus had the pick of the best locations,
and is still superb with its panoramic
views and spacious gardens and
grounds. More...
Getting There
It's easy to reserve
a value-priced private airport
transfer to the hotel
in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle
that costs only slightly more than
a taxi,
and significantly less than two taxis
(which you'll need if you have 4+
people and/or lots of luggage), and far
more pleasant, comfortable and trustworthy. More...
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