Retropera Hotel is close to St. Antoine Cathedral and Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre. Travelers love the warm welcome, on-site restaurant, and convenience store. The multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk offers helpful assistance and practical dry cleaning services.
Located in Taksim, a neighborhood in Istanbul, RETROPERA is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Taksim Square and St. Antoine Cathedral. Dolmabahçe Palace and Galata Tower are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Located close to St. Antoine Cathedral and Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre, RETROPERA provides a grocery/convenience store and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Airport drop-off service (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and newspapers in the lobby
A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and wedding services
Concierge services, luggage storage, and an elevator
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at RETROPERA boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Accessibility
Elevator
Smooth flooring in public areas
More
1 building
4 floors
Built in 2012
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board on request
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
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk, key retrieval
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: TRY 2800 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 6)
Nearby parking fee: TRY 750 per day(328 ft away; open 24 hours)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 23860
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Retropera Hotel Istanbul
Retropera Istanbul
RETROPERA Hotel
RETROPERA Istanbul
RETROPERA Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Is RETROPERA pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at RETROPERA?
As of 6 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RETROPERA on 13 Rabiʻ I 2026 start from SAR 114, excluding 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.
What time is check-in at RETROPERA?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at RETROPERA?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Does RETROPERA provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of TRY 2800 per vehicle applies.
Where is RETROPERA located?
Located in Taksim, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Taksim Square and St. Antoine Cathedral. Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre and Galataport are also within 1 mi (2 km). Taksim Station is 7 minutes by foot and Taşkışla Cable Car Station is 13 minutes.
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Reviews
RETROPERA Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
7.8
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 223 reviews
10 - Excellent
98
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 223 reviews
8 - Good
53
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 223 reviews
6 - Okay
32
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 223 reviews
4 - Poor
15
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 223 reviews
2 - Terrible
25
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
LAMA
13 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is verry good, and it is near Maydan Taksim 5 minutes walking distance, staff are very friendly and respectful.
The place was good and staff was helpful and supportive. Hotel is 5 minutes away from taksim meydan, where you can find all the transportation facilities.Overalls the place is great and i will book again in this place in my future trip.
Khaled
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Sharmila
25 June 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Good overall , just needs some maintenance in the bathroom and better lighting possibly but overall staff was great and easy to get to places walkable distance !
Sharmila
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mehdi
11 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Best hotel in Taksim
Good hotel with great receptionists, especially Eyyup who always willingly offered help everytime I wanted to explore the city or when i wanted to order food.
My room had a terasse with a nice view of the neighbourhood.
This was not an expensive hotel so not luxurious. However my en suite room was clean, the white sheets and towels were freshly laundered . The air conditioning worked fine, there was a safe, a fridge and a hairdryer. Had to run the hot water for a while but when it came through it was hot. The lift worked.
Taxim Square was a short walk.
A bit rough round the edges but good value for money. If I was in Istanbul again I would be happy to return.
The bed was uncomfortable, the cleanliness wasn’t the best, the elevator was vibrating like a plane with turbulence so it did feel a little unsafe. Staff service was average - limited interaction though.
Check in was super quick and easy.
Overall I was expecting a bit more compared to other hotels in Instabul and in this area.
It’s a moderate place to stay especially for the price and this time of the year, fairly good and comfortable but don’t expect a more than average accommodation. In general it’s clean for its price as well. It was a pleasant stay.
I'd definitely recommend Retropera Hotel. I really enjoyed my stay there. My room had everything one would need - kettle, hair dryer, tea/coffee, etc. The bathroom had complimentary shampoo and soap, which was also a very nice touch. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The hotel itself is less than a 5 minute walk to Taksim Square. I will stay here again when I visit İstanbul in the future.
I ended up canceling the rest of my stay because the room was dirty, the shower, fridge, and TV didn’t work, and the staff were rude and unhelpful when I asked for help.
Place,staff were good, friendly. Room was good and clean.
No Big lubby, not place for family with kids.
Small place, but close to Isteklal CD, Taksim Meydan,shopping place, coffee shop,...
Ayup was kind and professional person at reception.