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GentleTom

Travelers sip their favorite coffee drinks in GentleTom's welcoming shop while planning adventures through Istanbul's vibrant streets and historic bazaars

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GentleTom in central Istanbul offers a free breakfast buffet and daily manager's reception. The coffee shop is a perfect retreat between Taksim Square and the Egyptian Bazaar. Staff assist with arrangements, while coworking spaces and high-speed WiFi keep you connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June

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About this property

GentleTom

  • Hotel near Taksim Square
  • Located close to Galata Tower and Egyptian Bazaar, GentleTom provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a porter/bellboy
    • Luggage storage, coworking spaces and a lift
    • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets and Select Comfort beds
    • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
    • 105-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and separate sitting areas

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 20 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
Property Registration Number 34-1734

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is GentleTom pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at GentleTom?

As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GentleTom on 31 May 2026 start from NZ$338, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at GentleTom?

Self-parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at GentleTom?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at GentleTom?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Does GentleTom provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is GentleTom located?

Located in Taksim, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Taksim Square and Galata Tower. Egyptian Bazaar and Grand Bazaar are also within 2 mi (3 km). Tophane Station is 9 minutes by foot and Taksim Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable, staff is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fantastic rooms design and so close to access to the city. Walkable to Galata and down to the river. Lots of great places to eat and drink on thr doorstep. Well recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An Amazing small hotel with friendly staff and very good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great.

Really nice hotel with superb cleaning and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being a small boutique hotel you feel the personalized service from the very friendly staff and especially the manager Mr Alp. The free breakfast they offer is adequate and very fresh and tasty.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy hotel with some improvements to make

Nice little hotel in good location. Very comfortable beds. The only downside is the nosie coming from the street - to some degree expected given the location but still. Breakfast could have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Functional, noisy at night.

Room was comfy, modern, clean. Staff friendly enough. Tip - book a room facing the city, not the back of the hotel. There are bars and a club making noise until 2am. Breakfast - very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff could not have been more helpful. Breakfast was combo of expected foods and interesting fruits; plenty and fresh in rooftop terrace with view thru to blue mosque and aya Sophia. Rooms were much smaller than photos suggest, but comfortable and good showers/towels. Coffee in room is good. We were on first floor street front; LOTS of street noise every night thru till 3-5am. If back again I’d ask for higher floor (there is an elevator) and rear of building
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved our stay at this hotel. Very clean, fantastic staff and great location.(Close to all the shops and restaurants, and only a 10 min walk to the metro) We had a simple but yummy breakfast every morning on the upper level with amazing city views. Room was a good size, lots of closet space, premium tv channels, modern fixtures and amenities. Safe and mini fridge. Daily housekeeping. The only downside is that it can be quite noisy outside, especially on Saturdays. If you sleep light or want a quiet space then this hotel is not for you. Fortunately, it wasn’t an issue for us. We’d go back again for sure.
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very small property in the middle of Taksim. I decided to book this hotel because of the outstanding reviews it got on Hotels.com. There are about two rooms per floor that are connected by a stairwell and a small elevator. The rooms were clean and well appointed. The breakfast was modest but enough. BUT THE NOISE. My room faced a bar that went until about 2 am, and I wasn't able to sleep at all. I also asked for a late check out, but the hotel couldn't accommodate me. It's a good place, its location is convenient, but not as amazing as the reviews made me think it was.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved Gentle Tom. The staff there are super nice and welcoming. It's a small hotel decorated beautifully with interesting art on the walls and a lovely area for breakfast or sitting in with a view over the old city. I loved my room, so cosy and clean, I just wanted to hang out in there. Just off the Iskital street and minutes away from the many art and craft shops of Galata, the hotel is ideally located. The only downside may be having a street facing window on a Saturday night - people seem to enjoy playing loud music from cars well into the small hours (not a problem otherwise, I barely heard the cars not playing loud music). Despite that, I checked out very reluctantly as I was really enjoying my room. I was very grateful to the team there for sorting me out with an airport transfer - they use a particular taxi driver rather than the VIP cars, which was far more affordable and nicer (the driver stopped quickly to buy water for me, unasked, and then asked if I wanted a coffee too for the drive!) I'd stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayslu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very stylish and clean, close to Istiklal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasure to stay in your hotel! The only things is the noise because of the bars in the back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed Stay at GentleTom

GentleTom is very conveniently located and offers overall great amenities. The breakfast in the morning was great. It has great deco in the lobby and on the rooftop. We will definitly come back this lovevly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NINOUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxation trip.

It was a 5 days going on ship that there was a concert.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The new small hotel with a lot of character. Very good if you'are bored by the all standart offering from hotels around the world. Roof of the hotel was very nice breakfast variety was amazing. Run and staffed by lovely people Very well located next to multiple restaurants and bars, and easy to access everywhere either walking or public transports.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy hotel with some improvements needed

Nice hotel in good location. Very comfortable beds. The only drawback is the nosie coming from the street - to some degree expected given the location but still with to mention. Breakfast could have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Saied

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Despite having a room available for a VIP members, we did not get an upgrade. Also their restaurant was either closed or non available
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avraam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the middle of the city! Only two small complains are that breakfast was very basic and nothing special and that the room even at the 5th floor had sounds from the clubs in the area around the hotel! Stuff really good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruchnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Feruza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel, brand new. Rooms are small but very clean and beautifully designed. Towels and bedding - superb quality. Front desk employees are friendly and helpful. Location is excellent, if you want to stay near Taksim square and Istiklal street. Fresh light breakfast is included. If you prefer unique hotels to cookie-cutter properties with no personality, it’s definitely your place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place in the heart of Istanbul

I do love everything about this hotel. Building and it's staff are so elegant. They are able to make you feel relaxed anytime. Breakfast is excellent for it's incredible variety and freshness and for you can have it untill 11 am (great idea guys) a hotel with great in-house facilities, a restaurant on the terrace floor that has almost become active. Cafe bar on the ground floor that opens to a very lively street. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zainab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alp & Mehmat were extremely nice and available at all hours! My room had a cute sea view and was really lively in terms of colours and textures. Was also quite was spacious. The breakfast itself was great!! I got fresh ammazing eggs!! But did not quite like the long alley that leads to it. I wish they opened at other area’s also like besiktas etc. i had a great time staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We had an amazing stay!

Everything was perfect in this lovely new hotel! I knew the neighbour from my previous visits to Istanbul (and I reconfirm Beyoglu is the best place to stay, so lively, with old vibe, friendly, colorful and smells of beautiful Bosporus winds:) GentleTom was Excellent; close to all means of public transport and in a walking distance from many interesting sights, hype, pretty, with an amazing restaurant, great rooftop, and above all, greatest people. Both management and front desk were extremely helpful (don't know where'd I begin explaining all the things they helped us with!) and I have to say it was one of the best hospitality experiences I ever had. Looking forward to visiting GentleTom again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022