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Galata Life Istanbul

Travelers step out from this welcoming Istanbul base to discover vibrant streets near Taksim Square, returning later to enjoy dinner or drinks in the stylish lobby

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A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a historic building with ornate architecture. - Galata Life Istanbul (Istanbul)
A bedroom with two single beds, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall. - Galata Life Istanbul (Istanbul)
Interior entrance - Galata Life Istanbul (Istanbul)
Interior entrance - Galata Life Istanbul (Istanbul)
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Galata Life Istanbul sits at the city's heart, offering continental breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Guests can easily explore the historic Galata Tower and bustling Taksim Square before returning to relax at the property's inviting bar or coffee shop.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a wardrobe, and a patterned rug.

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul, Galata Life Istanbul is in the city center. Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Galata Tower and Sultanahmet Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tupras Stadium or Rams Park. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Sahkulu Mah. Galipdede Cad. No: 75, Beyoglu, Istanbul, 34421

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river with boats, and a mix of historic and modern buildings.
    Galata Tower
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A red tram with the number 223 on a busy street.
    Istiklal Avenue
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic building with classical architecture, red awnings, and multiple balconies.
    Pera Palace Hotel
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A waterfront promenade with a mosque and minarets in the background.
    Bosphorus
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A cityscape with a river, boats, and a prominent mosque with two minarets.
    Golden Horn
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station
    2 min walk
  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station
    6 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barnathan Roof
    1 min walk
  • World house coffee
    1 min walk
  • Federal Coffee Company
    2 min walk
  • Star Bufe Galata
    1 min walk
  • Privato Ristorante
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Galata Life Istanbul pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Galata Life Istanbul?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galata Life Istanbul?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Galata Life Istanbul located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is steps from Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue. Bosphorus and Pera Palace Hotel are also within 10 minutes. Beyoglu Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Galata Life Istanbul Reviews

7.4

Good

6.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Busy, young crowd

Clean, small room, decent wifi, excellent breakfast included...tough to find owing to some blocked streets Certainly worth it ...unless....you have bad knees or have trouble walking. . It's on a pretty significant hill and that can be areal problem. Otherwise, a winner.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

nettes kleines Hotel, zentral gelegen

Personal sehr freundlich, unaufdringlich und hilfsbereit. Zimmer zweckmäßig eingerichtet, mit nur kleinen Abstrichen bei Sauberkeit. Ein Schwachpunkt ist das sehr kleine Duschbad/WC. Wir bekamen im Bett Rückenschmerzen, und mit der gemeinsamen Bettdecke mussten wir ein bisschen üben, bis es keinen Streit mehr gab. Da das Zimmer nach hinten lag, war es sehr ruhig.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Osman

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

gute lage

Zimmer zu klein .personal sehr freudlich gute lage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Clean rooms, friendly and helpful service, great complimentary breakfast. Conveniently located near Galata Tower/Istiklal St as well as within walking distance of the metro. Highly recommended
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location at a great price!

The location of this hotel was perfect for us. Close to Galata Tower, a landmark that can be seen from all over Istanbul. The quality of the hotel staff was a 5+, friendly, attentive service. The hotel has a European feel. The only reason I gave a 3 to 'cleanliness of your room' was due to not cleaning under beds. This is not to say the rooms were not clean, they were, but when you drop things and they roll under the beds and you went to retrieve the items, it would be nice if it weren't so dusty. That's it, great hotel otherwise. I would highly recommend.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

NA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Direkt zwischen Galata Turm & Istiqlal Str.gelegen

Sehr schöner Aufenthalt trotz äußerst einfacher Ausstattung. Sehr hilfsbereite, freundliche & rudimentär des Englischen Fähige Hotel-Managerin. Alles in allem für alle, die das Hotel als over night stop nutzen da permanent unterwegs eine gute Wahl.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Trivelig lite sted, men med kun 5 rom, var det rart at de glemte å rengjøre/bytte håndkler de 2 første dagene. Ellers greit, lå flott til nær hovedgaten, metro og trikk.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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