Taksim Istanbul, Turkey
Opened
2025
Price
$
Rated for
Heritage Design SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottRestored Ottoman arcade
An Ottoman arcade is remade into a lively stopover, where your room key arrives across the bar counter.
What it’s good at
Notable
A 1905 Ottoman apartment block designed by August Jasmund, architect of Sirkeci Station.
Listed
Restored neoclassical masonry surrounds industrial furnishings and artwork inspired by classic Turkish cinema.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
İstiklal Avenue sits right around the corner, leading past busy cafes and nightlife lanes toward Taksim Square.
The rooms
Rooms are compact and industrial, lined with warm wood, leather accents, and artwork inspired by vintage Turkish cinema.
Restaurant
Moxy Breakfast Bar
Morning buffets are set beneath exposed brick archways, with displays laid out across patterned tiles and timber counters.
How it began
Ragıp Pasha commissioned the 1905 building as Afrika Han, one of three projects representing the Ottoman Empire's continents.
Stay here
Moxy Istanbul Taksim
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.