Located in the very heart of Taksim, Occidental The Public Hotel Istanbul is set in a historic building designed by the famous architect Hovsep Aznavur in 1901 It is also on lively Istiklal Street, housing numerous cafes, restaurants, malls and art galleries Free WiFi access is available in all areas of the accommodation The units of Occidental The Public Hotel Istanbul feature a contemporary design with fireclay bricks and gray stone walls and modern and retro furniture Each has air conditioning, minibar and a flat-screen satellite TV with Blu-ray player and a DVD player Coffee machine and electric kettle are also provided Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries At Occidental The Public Hotel Istanbul you will find a 24-hour front desk, providing room service Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services are offered at a surcharge There is also a gift shop on site You can enjoy your meals at the on-site restaurant There are also many restaurants in the surrounding area The on-site bar is ideal for sipping a drink and relaxing at the end of the day You can take Taksim metro, within a short walk, to go to the other central sites of the city including the historic Sultanahmet area Demiroren Shopping Centre is a few steps away The iconic Galata Tower is 12 km from the property and Lutfi Kirdar Congress Centre is 32 km away Transfer services to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, 225 km away, are also arranged upon request at an extra charge