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The Story Hotel Pera

Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Galata Tower

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Balcony
Point of interest
Property entrance
Front of property
Flat-screen TV, fireplace
In the heart of Istanbul, The Story Hotel Pera offers a luxurious retreat with a bar and restaurant to unwind. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, concierge services, tour/ticket assistance and an elevator for added convenience. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV, fireplace

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Kumbaraci Yokusu No: 66, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34430

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galataport - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Taksim Square - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station - 4 min walk
  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espressolab Taksim Tünel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Türk Alman Kitabevi Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Parole - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Viyana Kahvesi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Story Hotel Pera

Hotel near Galata Tower
Located close to Galataport and Taksim Square, The Story Hotel Pera provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at The Story Hotel Pera offer comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down comforters, free cribs/infant beds, and day beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and kitchen islands

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 3 km

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen island
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 49 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, QQ Wallet, Huawei Pay, Samsung Pay, Amazon Pay, and PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 15587

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Kumbaraci
Stories Hotel Kumbaraci
Stories Hotel Kumbaraci Istanbul
Stories Kumbaraci
Stories Kumbaraci Istanbul
Stories Hotel Kumbaracı Istanbul
Stories Hotel Kumbaracı
Stories Kumbaracı Istanbul
Stories Kumbaracı
Stories Hotel Kumbaracı
The Story Hotel Pera Hotel
The Story Hotel Pera Istanbul
The Story Hotel Pera Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is The Story Hotel Pera pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Story Hotel Pera?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Story Hotel Pera?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Story Hotel Pera?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Story Hotel Pera provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 49 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Story Hotel Pera located?

Located in Taksim, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Galata Tower and Galataport. Taksim Square and Egyptian Bazaar are also within 1 mi (2 km). Beyoglu Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

The Story Hotel Pera Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 459 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Staff really friendly and so helpful… Room was really quiet considering where the hotel is located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was conveniently located near lots of restaurants, bars, and shopping. The room was spacious and the staff was kind with great recommendations. Wonderful stay! Will recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vannessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel it was central to everything in Istanbul and the staff was literally the best! Jim and Mk always made sure we had the best recommendations around town and service!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location just 50 meters off Istiklal. Lots of restaurants and shopping in area, and close proximity to Metro and Tunel stations. Room was surprisingly quiet. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best customer service and perfect location. Dozens of great restaurants in the area, the front desk provides a list of recommendations. 10 min walk from Galata Tower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yuzhen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and can walk to a lot attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was incredibly nice and friendly. They provided tour and restaurant recommendations, which were very helpful. The area is nicely located near shops and lots of restaurants. The only negatives (minor) are the night street noise and a slightly hard bed. Overall, a great choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location and comfort of the room was wonderful but it was the attentive, friendly staff that we remember.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The location is incredible, and the hotel is clean and well-maintained. The staff is friendly and very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff very helpful with suggestions and directions. The free pocket wifi was amazing for getting around. The pillows were the best- they have a pillow menu to choose from!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

AVNISH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful boutique hotel. But the best part is the extremely helpful and nice staff! I enjoyed my stay and will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Babak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located right at the heart of the action on Isiklal street. Has great staff and management. This was my 3rd stay at the story hotel pera. As always, the nicest folks around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jahangir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, very friendly and helpful staff, very clean large room with a big balcony with a view of the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful staff, fantastic location, nice and cool room with AC (no windows to open). Great recommendations of places to eat nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel in the heart of Istanbul. Close to sites and restaurants. Excellent, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this location. Great hotel, great price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our short stay. The hotel made our transportation arrangements from the airport and it worked out great. They also set us up for a tour of the city. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with our guide, Sam. He was so informative and helpful. The hotel was always more than happy to offer us recommendations or assistance with whatever we needed. It was our first time in Istanbul and we really appreciated their assistance. The hotel was comfortable and located right by a walkable street with shops and cafes. I would recommend staying at this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff Large clean and comfortable room Very convenient location for transport, restaurants, bars
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, just perfect for exploring this incredible city. Lovely and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mukund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay, the hotel is clean, very friendly, safe, great people, very good location. Very grateful for such a wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best hotel in istanbul with the best stuff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

A great place to stay at!

The hotel is an excellent place to stay at. The staff is friendly, it is located close to the metro station, it is clean, and the staff goes above and beyond to make our family feel welcome. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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