Fide Hotel

The hotel is situated in a bad area, but within walking distance from Taxim square and Istaklal St. (about a mile+). The room was very small overlooking a noisy road. It was not clean at all. The staff was very nice and helpful. In the overall, it was OK for the money.

We book two connected rooms (1st floor) and once we checked in we immediately realized what it mistake it was. Room size (specially space around bed) is phenomenally small. Bathroom is tiny and barely fits one. Closet was tiny too but non of that actually mattered to us because we blamed ourselves for choosing this one. The cleanness was the issue here. Bugs and flies on the walls of the bathroom. Even that we could tolerate. When we came back at night, I noticed some water on the floor coming from the minibar making it's way towards my luggage. One of my suitcases was soaking (as well as half of our clothes!). Even we could tolerate. The last thing was seeing bed bugs! We asked for clean sheets and when they came they were dirtier than the ones we had! and that was the straw that broke the camel's back. We ran away the next morning after trying to make it through the night with our little roommates! Oh, by the way, the rooms are adjacent to the street so you can keep track of each and every passing car, cursing drunk guys, and shouting old ladies in the neighborhood.

Fide Hotel is a great hotel, not exactly located in Taksim but is definitely a 5 min walk from it. Breakfast was great! Can ask for more if wanted, unlimited coffee and tea through the stay. Had omelette too. Rooms were big and cozy. Bathroom a bit small but it worked. Beds comfy, had great sleep. Staff were lovely, great service and hospitality! Did not pay much for 7 nights but was worth it. Only down side was the cleaning, lady did not change bed covers or towels only when towels left on floor in bathroom she changed but overall it is a nice hotel, me and my partner give it 4 stars. Definitely recomend.

The hotel is nicely decorated, expecially the lobby. The room needs improvements and it is a bit crowded. The fridge doesn't work.Bathroom is small and needs better cleaning. The bed is large and confortable. The room was noisy because it was right on the bulevard, next to a bus station. Good breakfast. Helpful personnel.

This hotel is in a wonderful location just a short walk onto the Main Street of Taksim - although a little hard to find at first but once you’ve found the hotel you will get around fine. Rooms are small and basic but it’s everthing you need for a short stay in Istanbul especially as we wasn’t in the room much. I think for the price everything is great - don’t expect 5 star quality when you’re not paying 5 star prices.

Good service, nice reception.

Fide Hotel was in a great location half way between Taksim Square and Galata Tower (both were within a manageable walking distance). The staff were friendly and helpful. The room itself was a bit smokey and the bed wasn't hugely comfortable. Overall it is a good budget option in an ideal location.