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Bankerhan Hotel

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Bankerhan Hotel blends Istanbul's rich history with modern comfort. Enjoy in-room WiFi, concierge assistance, and dry cleaning services. The lobby offers coffee and tea, and an elevator ensures easy access. Centrally located, it has earned praise from past visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Japanese Style Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Japanese Style Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room with Sea View & Private Terrace | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room with Sea View & Private Terrace

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Terrace
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room with Seaview | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room with Seaview

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Corner Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Corner Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Banker Sokak No. 2, Karaköy, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34420

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taksim Square - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Karakoy Tünel Station - 2 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Park Büfe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Neolokal - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salon Galata - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Galata Konak Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Moise Karakoy - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bankerhan Hotel

Hotel near Galata Tower
Located close to Schneidertempel Art Center and Istiklal Avenue, Bankerhan Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a porter/bellhop, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 40 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 3.50 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 3.5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 40 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 19230

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Banker Han Hotel Sofa Istanbul
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Banker Han Sofa
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bankerhan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bankerhan Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Bankerhan Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Bankerhan Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Bankerhan Hotel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is steps from Schneidertempel Art Center and Galata Tower. Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). Karakoy Tünel Station and Karakoy Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Bankerhan Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 432 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 432 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 432 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 432 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 432 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Deneise

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is located on a back road with extremely steep cross roads to walk anywhere. Ok for a one or two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Location is very good, close to public transportation, the staff are helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff, the hotel condition is great will definitely be going back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
highly recommend this hotel. great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Option

Located a short walk from Galata Tower, considering the area it is lacking a little in vibes but v.clean, staff were good and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful gem of a property in an amazing location! Employees were super friendly and helpful - would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A modern, quiet, small hotel on a very convenient location - 5 mins walk to Galata Tower. Rooms quite small but nice and modern.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nekel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice place to stay & easy to find even at 11pm at night. I was only here for 1 night so can’t comment on rest of hotel, as I didn’t use facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, affordable boutique hotel in the heart of Istanbul. Perfectly placed for access to the tourist attractions and the vibrant local area. We have a great time. Low key attentive staff. Lovely vibes. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Moderate

Room is super small - difficult to get inside with luggage. The are some scratches on the walls and furniture that are quite visible. Location is good for tourists
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff who were helpful, even as soon as my booking was confirmed! The airport transfer they arranged for me went seamlessly, the wifi is great, and breakfast was really pleasant with nice variety of hot and cold options available. There was construction all night and seagulls in the area but the location was otherwise great. Sometime being in a busy neighborhood that is convenient for walking and transportation is louder - that's the trade off. Amenities were nice, including an elevator! Overall very pleasant stay.

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional Stay at a Superb Location

Our recent stay at this hotel was nothing short of amazing. The location is superb, making it easy to explore all the local attractions. Each morning, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast with a wide variety of options to suit every taste. The highlight of our stay was the incredibly friendly and accommodating staff. We faced a sudden change in our flight schedule and needed a late checkout. Erdem went above and beyond by making a phone call and arranging for us to stay until 9 pm free of charge. This thoughtful gesture made our experience truly outstanding. Thank you so much, Erdem, for your exceptional service and hospitality. We highly recommend this hotel and will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Mohammed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shower was not good at all water remain in shower side! The room very tiny and not that much clean, nevertheless the staff was friendly and they booked us the cap on time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre et équipements corrects. Personnel sympathique et serviable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, but overall a mediocre experience. The good: perfect location to explore Galata and Karaköy or pick up the tram, friendly staff, solid breakfast spread, decent view from the higher floors The not-so-good: cleanliness (floor in my room had that gritty dirty feeling), a non-working showerhead, air-conditioning option was not enabled on my thermostat so I had to choose between either a very warm room or street noise and smells from an open window. Also, as other reviewers have mentioned / as is fairly clear from photos online, the bathrooms only separated with a lightly frosted glass partition and in my particular room the door was not even frosted - something to keep in mind if privacy is a concern.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra rom, utsikt og praktisk beliggenhet

Anbefaler dette hotellet, spesielt rom i toppetasjen med stor balkong og super utsikt over byen. God plass til morgenkaffen for en hel familie. Lav during fra varmepumper er hørbart inne (i toppetasjen) men ikke plagsomt. Store rom og godt renhold, behagelig seng. Kjempehyggelig personale. Fikk øyeblikkelig byttet rom da det var noe feil med lyset i et av rommene vi først fikk. Området rundt er veldig fint, trange brosteinsgater, små butikker og cafeer. Kort vei å gå til trikk, bane og ferge. Vi var veldig fornøyde.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and helpful staff, clean hostel, its close to a lot of good looking cafes, shops and restaurants downstairs, as well as the Galata Tower. We will definitely come again with my wife. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

VELLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon établissement

Hotel calme et très bien placé dans un quartier vivant , personnel sympathique et petit dej raisonnable .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sezgin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcome was far from warm - hardly looked up from desk sometimes. Room never cleaned in whole time we stayed. Fridge was warm. Badly designed room. Only saved by the incredible view
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashraf

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to Galata tower and Karakoy With some stairs and and short up and down streets you are close to trams and busses
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Bankerhan Hotel. The staff are all wonderful and always ready to help with recommendations and directions. It's clean, safe and centrally located.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Murat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Es gibt ein Punkt, welcher für das Hotel spricht und das ist die Lage. Das Hotel liegt an einem zentralen Punkt, wodurch man gewisse Orte, wie Besiktas, Eminönü usw. Gut erreichen kann, mehr positives fällt mir nicht ein, da ich das Hotel nur wegen der Lage gebucht habe. Das Frühstück ist miserabel für 10€ Aufpreis, dann lieber für das gleiche Geld draußen frühstücken. Die Hygiene vom Zimmer weißt sehr viele Mängel auf, Flecken auf der Bettwäsche, Schimmel Flecken im Bad und andere weitere Flecken auf der Bettdecke.

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