Miapera

This tourist class hotel in the Taksim / Beyoğlu neighborhood is in an excellent location in the heart of the action. The Miapera is just a block off Istiklal Caddesi, Istanbul’s most bustling pedestrian street. There are tens of thousands of people out and about every evening until after midnight. It's great for young people and families. The street is full of bars, stores, charming restaurants and fast food joints. Though steps from the action, it’s removed enough as to not be too noisy. Just about 200 meters from the Sishane Metro station, a car is totally unnecessary. You can get just about anywhere on foot or on the Metro. The hotel received a stylish makeover within the last decade but, like most new stuff, things are starting to wear out. For instance, my room safe was broken, the sink stopper was loose and the door handle came off in my hand. At the end the day, it didn’t really matter. I didn’t spend much time in the room. The staff was nice, even friendly. I had moved from a nicer hotel in a quieter area and I’m glad I did. The breakfast was good, the place was clean, and it’s so nice to be able to get a good night’s sleep and still be able to step out the door and be in the heart of the fun.