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Nordstern Hotel Galata

Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Interior entrance
Suite with Hammam and Steam Bath(unique in Istanbul) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 50 per person)
Food and drink
Superior Double Room with Balcony and Galata Tower view | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar
Nordstern Hotel Galata, where modern comforts meet historic charm near Galata Bridge. Unwind on the rooftop terrace or grab a coffee at the cafe while staying connected with in-room WiFi. With helpful staff and an airport shuttle, this hotel is perfect for families who want to explore nearby Egyptian Bazaar and enjoy convenient amenities like dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Suite with Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Comfort Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room with Balcony and Galata Tower view | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Superior Double Room with Balcony and Galata Tower view

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Balcony view

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite with Hammam and Steam Bath(unique in Istanbul) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Suite with Hammam and Steam Bath(unique in Istanbul)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Arap Camii Mah. Tersane Cad. No: 5, Karaköy Meydani, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Taksim Square - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Karakoy Tünel Station - 1 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Books & Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karaköy Murat Muhallebicisi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Halis Bekrizade Efendi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karaköy Gümrük - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪balıkçı memet - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Nordstern Hotel Galata

Family-friendly hotel near Galata Bridge
Located close to Galata Tower and Egyptian Bazaar, Nordstern Hotel Galata provides an airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Nordstern Hotel Galata have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, 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

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 50 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

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 (15 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (40 inches high)
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 220
Express check-out available

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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
7 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 50 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 220 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The Hammam Suite accommodation is located on a separate floor and has a private Turkish bath, steam room, and massage room.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0323

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Nordstern Hotel Galata
Nordstern Hotel
Nordstern Galata
Nordstern Hotel Galata Hotel
Nordstern Hotel Galata Istanbul
Nordstern Hotel Galata Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Nordstern Hotel Galata pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nordstern Hotel Galata?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Nordstern Hotel Galata?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nordstern Hotel Galata?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 220 (subject to availability).

Does Nordstern Hotel Galata provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Nordstern Hotel Galata located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 10-minute walk of Galata Bridge, Galata Tower, and Egyptian Bazaar. Galataport and Grand Bazaar are also within 1 mi (2 km). Karakoy Tünel Station and Karakoy Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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Nordstern Hotel Galata Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 486 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located with good access to all the main areas of interest in Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hospitality, 5 stars to the staff for their efficiency, friendliness, and helpfulness in accommodating guest requests. Hotel is well maintained and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

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

Great location

Well located and rooms are comfortable and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel B

Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammad reza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of hotel is great and convenience, the staff are excellent 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I had was lovely and the staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

gamze

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

Great stay lovely staff!

We stayed here for 6 nights and had a very comfortable stay. The staff are all super helpful and attentive. We were upgraded to a better room free of charge due to the length of our stay. Gül was lovely and friendly every morning when we went to have breakfast. Thank you to the entire team ! Highly recommend the hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nedda

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

Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful stay at Nordstern Hotel Galata. The location and views are perfect! Walking distance to all of the main attractions. The rooms were spacious and clean. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We will gladly return to this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

carlos

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

Fantastic Istanbul

Low water pressure in the shower, toilet seat was broken, dusty curtains, mediocre breakfast. I didn’t like to see the gentleman at breakfast cleaning the counter with the same mop that he used to clean the floor. At breakfast you feel like you are being supervised by the above mentioned gentleman. The location is fantastic and the view from the terrace is amazing, close to the tram and the street food . I liked that there was always coffee and tea available at the terrace. It’s a bit noisy but I still would recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, great view... the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked this for a long layover and it was a perfect location. Very central and easy to walk to many areas. The shower drained slowly like a previous review said, and the rooms did have some wear, but we loved the traditional look of the rooms and hotel. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff!

2/10 Terrible

Ali Gokay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel with amazing views and location where I stayed for two nights on there room 401 where is a nice room with balcony but! A big but, when they gave me the room AC was off and room was hot they told me it will cool down, I left for several hours and thinking it will be perfectly cold but coming back it was barely cold, told this to reception multiple times, they were overall very good to communicate but the problem of this rooms ac (although seems like a central ac system which I looked for before I booked) was not performing normally and needed repair. I kindly asked for a sensible refund of the portion of my stay. Still haven’t heard back anything. I wouldn’t stay there again because they basically gamble and give you a room, expecting the guests to eat up all the problems of the rooms/stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Omar

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Joyful

Great overall , team love and kindness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

alaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice, with comfy beds and big rooms. My room had splendid a view to the Galata Tower. Staff is always ready to help, they even brought a plate of fruit as welcome. Breakfast was good with a fabulous terrace, but with only basic options, you should add yogurt and more sweet pastries. The tram stop is in front of the hotel which is very convenient, or you can cross the bridge and easily walk to the historical center.

6/10 Okay

Marcello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The status of the wooden floor was a disaster with splintered boards lifted and ready to cause serious wounds to your feet. The cleanliness was good and the personnel very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only spent one night here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel

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

Many thanks for help

The service is seriously next level. I was in another hotel and something wasn't right there. And that other hotel did not help me with it. And they jumped in to help, which is absolutely amazing. They could have easily said, that is my problem and not theirs. So many thanks!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nimra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From being picked up from the airport to checking out was absolutely perfect. We requested early check in and they did everything possible to make that happen. Then our converter wouldn't work and hayreddin at the front desk literally gave us his charger so we can change our phones for the time we were in istanbul. They even set up the shuttle service back to the airport at 4 in the morning. Every single individual here is so nice. The rooms were great. We stayed in both the hamam suite and regular room and they both were great. They are extremely accomodating and i would 10/10 stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Old room, Very Noisy and bathtub is flooding

Rooms are very noisy and we couldn't sleep due to that and we had to change the hotel afterword's. The room is very old and furniture needs to be renovated. The shock was when the bathtub kept on flooding and the hotel couldn't offer anything however the location is good
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent Stay in Nordstern Hotel

We truly enjoyed our stay at Nordstern Hotel. Three things for that stay stood out. First was that hotel location is right next to picturesque Galata Bridge that connects city’ historic part with more modern Karakoy district. While hotel location could be a bit on a noisier side, if widows of one’ room face the bridge, it is really fun to watch bustling life going by around the bridge. Right in front of hotel there is a tram stop that makes it easy to reach major historic attractions, including Topkapi palace, Hagia Sophia, others. Second appealing attribute was that hotel is located in historic, yet very well maintained building. When asked, receptionist proudly explained that building is about 200 years old, was originally built for a German insurance company and 100 years later converted to hotel. The very fact that ceiling height in our room was 4.5m, room had old world intricate finish carpentry brought a special charm. Finally, about a breakfast room. It is located at hotel highest floor and has an outdoor rooftop area. Selection of food during breakfast was great. It included typical Western food staples and selection of Turkish dishes. My favorite pass by time was after main breakfast move to an open terrace, sip Turkish tea, watch life going by around the bridge. Breakfast room attendants, Ms. Gül and Mr. Metin worked hard in keeping buffet well stocked and area neat and tidy and are truly warm people. Ms. Sevda, our room attendant was meticulous in her duties.
Buffet Breakfast at Nordstern hotel. There is also a station with Turkish Tea and a Coffee machine
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Moreno

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I was assigned wasn't the one we paid for, although it was spacious. The staff was always very friendly, even though they lied and didn't give us the correct information.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

özcan

Laute Umgebung (Hauptstraße). Herr metin mit seiner Kollegin im Frühstück sraum auf der Terrasse waren immer hilfsbereit.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

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