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The Hotels Galata

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Galata Tower

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Travelers find a peaceful haven at The Hotels Galata in vibrant Istanbul. Enjoy a Turkish bath, spa services, and an indoor pool after sightseeing. Dine at the on-site restaurant while multilingual staff assist. The lobby offers coffee, tea, and luggage storage for convenience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Classic Room- No window | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room- No window

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room with Galata View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Okcu Musa Cd. No 2, 68, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34420

What's nearby

  • Golden Horn - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galata Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bosphorus - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pera Palace Hotel - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 3 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 5 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Cortile Ristorante - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪600galata - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scarlatta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪dede usta mangalbasi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Payidar Galata - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Hotels Galata

Hotel near Galata Tower
Close to Istiklal Avenue and Galataport, The Hotels Galata provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a full-service spa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a facial, a manicure/pedicure, or a body scrub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Massage treatment rooms, multilingual staff, and an elevator
Room features
All 68 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (24 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40 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
Property Registration Number 1149240

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

The Hotels Galata Hotel
The Hotels Galata Istanbul
The Hotels Galata Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hotels Galata have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is The Hotels Galata pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hotels Galata?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Hotels Galata?

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

What time is check-out at The Hotels Galata?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Hotels Galata located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Galata Tower, Istiklal Avenue, and Bosphorus. Grand Bazaar and Galataport are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sishane-Zemin Metro Station and Beyoglu Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Hotels Galata Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff Breakfast on the rooftop with lovely view Overall nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and lovely hotel. Staff were all very friendly and accommodating. The location was great too and only a short walk from transport links. Room was very nice and comfortable for a short 3 night trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

no design

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have traveled
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Lovely helpful staff. Fantastic varied breakfast. Easy transport system to the centre. Ate out in the hotel area of Galata rather than the centre as less touristy. Only downside was that the hotel pool was very cold (okay I guess if it's the summer and hot outside) so only used it once. I
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service at the hotel was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The property itself was in pristine condition, appearing both clean and newly renovated. Upon our arrival, our luggage was promptly taken to our room, and we were personally shown the accommodations. Special requests made prior to our stay were carefully considered and fulfilled. The breakfast experience was enhanced by a wonderful view and a diverse selection of high-quality dishes. Coffee and other special requests were expertly prepared by the chef at no extra charge, all offered with a warm and friendly attitude.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Except breakfast. It was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efsane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war alles perfeckt
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have nothing to fault about the hotel Staff were amazing throughout my whole stay Clean stunning room and view Amazing relaxing amenities Walking distance to galata istiklal caddesi and Kara koy and the galata bridge Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent séjour de 4 nuits à Istanbul. Lieu idéal pour visiter. Le quartier de Galata est parfait. L’hotel (neuf) est excellent en tous points… je recommande vivement
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khaled Yousuf Abdu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eveyline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel , staff very friendly . We arrived @ the hotel around 6-7 in the morning . Eren the guy at the reception checked us early . Very friendly, helping and lovely guy . Overall our stay in Galata hotels was 10/10. Breakfast was on point . We will definetly come back again . Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa (Dampfsauna) hatte einen schimmligen Geruch. Sonst nettes Personal und gute Ausstattung. Zentral gelegen
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi

great location and service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

YEVGENIYA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelent location, nice view from the restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice venue. Well located for Galata without being in the madness of Taksim. Easy 10 min downhill walk to Karaköy station to get the tram to the Old City. Bathroom lovely. Breakfast nice, phenomenal view over the Bosphorus. Be aware however that heading to Galata is a bit of an uphill; there are different degrees of slope depending on how quickly you want to get there however so it’s not too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A Truly Pleasant Experience at Hotel Galata

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Hotel Galata in Istanbul. From the moment I arrived, the staff impressed me with their professionalism and genuine helpfulness. Whether it was answering questions, giving local tips, or assisting with anything I needed, they consistently went above and beyond. The room was immaculate, spotlessly clean, well-maintained, and very comfortable, which made my stay all the more relaxing. I also really appreciated the hotel's great location. It was conveniently situated with easy access to public transportation, restaurants, shops, and major attractions, making it a perfect base for exploring the city. If you're visiting Istanbul and want a place that combines comfort, service, and location, I highly recommend Hotel Galata. I'll definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Excellent spa services. Exceptional all around and very convenient area. I recommend their spa services. Employees go above and beyond with transportation arrangements.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to Galata Tower

Posizione ottima a 2 minuti a piedi dalla Torre di Galata. Quartiere molto comodo per raggiungere tutte le maggiori attrazioni di Istanbul. Personale gentile. Spa pulita e confortevole.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Alles in allem perfekt
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beata

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Hotelbewertung beschreibt die Erfahrungen eines zweitägigen Aufenthalts und kritisiert vor allem die Diskrepanz zwischen den positiven Erwartungen und der tatsächlichen Realität. Die Entscheidung, in diesem Hotel zu übernachten, basierte auf früheren positiven Bewertungen, die sich jedoch als irreführend herausstellten. Positiv hervorgehoben werden die Lage des Hotels und die Aussicht aus dem Zimmer, die beide ansprechend sind und einen angenehmen ersten Eindruck vermitteln. Diese Aspekte sind jedoch die einzigen nennenswerten positiven Punkte. Die negativen Aspekte überwiegen: Das Frühstück wird als ungenießbar beschrieben. Besonders der Caro-Kaffee und altes Gebäck beeinträchtigen den morgendlichen Genuss erheblich und lassen kaum Raum für einen guten Start in den Tag. Ein weiteres Problem ist die Sauberkeit des Hotels. Die Flure und Gemeinschaftsbereiche sind von unangenehmen Gerüchen betroffen, die den Aufenthalt unbehaglich machen. Diese Mängel tragen zu einem insgesamt negativen Erlebnis bei. Zusätzlich wird der Spa-Bereich als klein und unhygienisch bezeichnet. Dies steht im Gegensatz zu den Erwartungen, die Gäste an einen entspannenden Aufenthalt in einem Hotel mit Spa-Angeboten stellen. Die Rezensenten äußern Verwunderung über die vorherigen positiven Bewertungen und stellen in Frage, ob diese möglicherweise gekauft oder unecht sind. Diese Skepsis spiegelt eine tiefe Enttäuschung über den Aufenthalt wider.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dommage

Accueil excellent , hotel tres confortable avec lacces piscine hamam sauna superbe , reception excellente , mais le restaurant malgré une vue remarquable est à fuire . En effet le serveur est incompetent et débordé avec seulement dix couverts . Verifier bien votre note .et plus de dessert a 21h45 car cuisine fermée alors que vous etes en train de manger . Et dit d'une manière......alors que nous attendions depuis 20 minutes
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anbreen Akhtar

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

Super ophold hvor alt er top top.!

Alt var tip top fra start til slut. Utrolig venlige og serviceorienterede medarbejdere og virkelig børnevenlige. Kan kun anbefales herfra!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an extremely well-run property. The rooms are well appointed. Very clean and comfortable. Staff is very helpful. Don't miss the breakfast buffet the view and food are excellent. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Merita

Hier ist eine gekürzte und dennoch scharf formulierte Bewertung: Aufgrund der guten Bewertungen haben wir uns für dieses Hotel entschieden – leider ein großer Fehler. Die Umgebung ist heruntergekommen und verdreckt, unser gebuchter „Sehenswürdigkeiten-Blick“ bestand aus Baracken und Ruinen. Schlaf war hier unmöglich: Zwei Nächte in Folge wurden wir um 3 Uhr morgens von einem lauten Feueralarm geweckt – beide Male ein Fehlalarm. Nach einer schlaflosen ersten Nacht wechselten wir das Zimmer, doch in der zweiten Nacht wiederholte sich das Drama. Die „Entschädigung“? Ein schlechtes Frühstück oder ein „kostenloser“ Flughafentransfer, der uns laut WhatsApp-Nachricht letztlich doch 60 € kosten sollte – obwohl ein normales Taxi nur 30 € kostete. Fazit: Kein Schlaf, keine Entspannung und der Versuch, Gäste abzuzocken. Absolut nicht empfehlenswert!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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