About 5 minutes' walk from Taksim underground station, the 4-star smoke-free Grand Star Hotel Bosphorus & Spa Istanbul lies in a restaurant area of Istanbul and offers a restaurant. The sophisticated hotel offers an indoor pool along with a Turkish steam room, a sauna, and a foot bath and boasts a location a short way from Historical Galatasaray Bath.

Nearby places of interest include Maritime Naval Museum, located 2.5 km from the hotel, and Basilica Cistern, which is around 3 km away. The Grand Star Istanbul is also approximately 10 minutes by car from such natural sights as the historical urban Gulhane Park. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Taksim Gezi Park, situated a mere 450 metres away. There is Rahmi M. Koc Museum nearly 15 minutes away by car, and Park Otel bus station is steps from the property. Grand Star Hotel Bosphorus & Spa provides a place to stay merely 1.7 km from the Sirkeci train station.

This Istanbul hotel has 101 rooms with a sitting area. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a direct dial telephone along with a mini-bar and coffee/tea making machines are provided. Furnished with a writing table, they also have a stone fireplace and sound-proof windows. The separate bedrooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Private bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower as well as a hairdryer and towels. Enjoy views of the sea, while staying at the Grand Star.

This accommodation also offers an open buffet breakfast. The à la carte restaurant offers a cosy ambiance for dining with halal cuisine. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. Guests may find the restaurant 5. Kat Restaurant & Cafe Bar fairly close to the Grand Star.