The Craton Hotel stands in Istanbul's heart, offering a genuine urban retreat. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, then unwind in the garden while the city hums around them. Two restaurants serve meals throughout the day, while the SPA specializes in restorative massages.
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8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym
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Located in Şişli, a neighborhood in Istanbul, The Craton Hotel is near a metro station. Kadıköy Port and Ataköy Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Grand Bazaar and Istiklal Avenue. Check out an event or a game at Rams Park, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Mecidiyekoy Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Şişli Mosque
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Mecidiyekoy Station
1 min walk
Sisli Station
4 min walk
Istanbul Airport (IST)
34 min drive
Restaurants
Dürümce
3 min walk
Garden Cafe
1 min walk
Rumeli Köftecisi
1 min walk
Limon Cafe
1 min walk
Burger Meister
3 min walk
About this property
The Craton Hotel
Luxury hotel near Taksim Square
A free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Craton Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at SPA, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
An indoor pool
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a porter/bellhop
2 meeting rooms, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
Room features
All 127 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
LED TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Things to do
Full-service spa
Health club
Indoor pool
Sauna
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
2 meeting rooms
4,316 square feet of conference space
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Massage
Spa open daily
Steam room
Turkish bath
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Front entrance ramp
Hardwood flooring in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
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Banquet hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
LED TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 20779
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Craton Istanbul
Craton Hotel Istanbul
Craton Hotel
Craton
Hotel The Craton Hotel Istanbul
Istanbul The Craton Hotel Hotel
Hotel The Craton Hotel
The Craton Hotel Istanbul
The Craton Hotel Hotel
The Craton Hotel Istanbul
The Craton Hotel Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Does The Craton Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
Is The Craton Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
The Craton Hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Craton Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Craton Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is The Craton Hotel located?
Located in Şişli, this luxury hotel is steps from Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Taksim Square and Bosphorus. Bosphorus Bridge is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Mecidiyekoy Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sisli Station is 4 minutes.
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Reviews
The Craton Hotel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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The hotel is OK. But in this price range there are several better hotels. The reason I stay here is that the gym is really good, while floor with good equipment rather than what most hotels have.
Unfortunately the AC doesn’t work properly so my room was quite hot. Changed room once because of this but the new room was more or less the same. Seems like their AC doesn’t have the capacity that is needed.
Very convenient location, friendly stuff.
Cleaning service every day, our cleaning lady Bersa was excellent.
Thank you, Craton hotel,we are enjoyed our staying
this property needs renovation its too old!
in my opinion there is no good point to stay there for 130 $ per night, its too expensive for this hotel.
Ayda
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveler
2019/8/4
It was very bad experience with the staff in reception.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
6/10 Okay
Abril Alicia
2024/10/4
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mediocre at best
The overall stay was disappointing, unfortunately.
The hotel has not been maintained for a long time it seems. Our room had a broken mirror and the bathroom was flooded after every shower. None of the drains, including the in the sink’s, worked. The pool/spa area had the same issues - no maintenance at all.
The walls are paper thin and you better bring earplugs if you want a full night’s sleep.
We paid for the breakfast but were really disappointed. Probably the worst coffee and juices ever served.
The people working there were nice and polite, which makes up for some of the other issues.
Abril Alicia
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Tracy
2025/3/8
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros and Cons of our stay.
We booked this room as Hotel.Com claimed it to have a king and 2 single beds, so I paid the extra to upgrade.
On arrival, there were no single beds in the suite and one of us had to sleep on a very uncomfortable camp bed for the week. The amenities at the hotel are good but very tired and some maintenance and upgrades are needed. For example lights were out everywhere throughout the hotel, equipment in the room didn’t work. The sauna was out for our entire stay and the women’s door sensor to get back into the changing rooms from the pool was broken. I booked a massage (which was lovely) however, the couch was old and the faux leather had flaked off.
Breakfast was minimal and unappetising, although we had paid, after day two we skipped and went elsewhere. Dinner, was lovely every night and a real credit to the chefs.
Maid service each day, but it was rushed and no cleaning, after day 4 of the jacuzzi being used scum and bits from the jets put us off using again, which was a real shame as it was a lovely treat. Hotel claims to be sound proof- absolutely not the case and the noise from the traffic and roaming dogs barking all night was incredibly difficult to sleep. Staff are attentive and always on hand. I am trying to be as honest as possible here and not to offend, as the staff were lovely. However, it wasn’t a cheap break to stay here and I would have appreciated an honest review at my time of booking. It’s not really a suite! more a large room.