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Megalos Galata Hotel

Bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Galata Tower

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Basic Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
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Megalos Galata Hotel sits in Istanbul's historic center, just steps from Eminönü Square and the bustling Istiklal Avenue. Travelers can grab a to-go breakfast before heading out, return for the daily manager's reception, or walk to nearby Galata Tower for panoramic city views.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Talasci Sokak No 5, 5, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34437

What's nearby

  • Istiklal Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galata Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taksim Square - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 3 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dar'inn Restaurant Meze&Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vavelya Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dönerci Engin'in Yeri - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taksim - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aha Burası - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Megalos Galata Hotel

Bed & breakfast near Istiklal Avenue
Close to Galata Tower and Pera Palace Hotel, Megalos Galata Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Megalos Galata Hotel offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7 per person
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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 (50 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately EUR 7 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Megalos Galata Hotel Istanbul
Megalos Galata Hotel Bed & breakfast
Megalos Galata Hotel Bed & breakfast Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Megalos Galata Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Megalos Galata Hotel?

Megalos Galata Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Megalos Galata Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Megalos Galata Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Megalos Galata Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Megalos Galata Hotel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Golden Horn, Galata Tower, and Istiklal Avenue. Pera Palace Hotel and Bosphorus are also within 15 minutes. Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is only a 3-minute walk and Karakoy Tünel Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Megalos Galata Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

10

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice but small room Traffic noise was pretty intrusive
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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