Located close to Tunel Square and Illusion Museum, Galata Antique Hotel - Special Class provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and free supervised childcare, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Business services
Bar
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Located in Taksim, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Galata Antique Hotel - Special Class is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. SALT Galata and Pera Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Istiklal Avenue and Tunel Square. Galata Tower and Museum of Innocence are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Family friendly
Free supervised activities for children
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Lockers
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
In a regional park
Terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
More
1 building
7 floors
Art Deco architecture
Built in 1881
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with premium digital channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per night
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 8739
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Galata Antique Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Galata Antique Hotel - Special Class?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Galata Antique Hotel - Special Class?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Galata Antique Hotel - Special Class located?
Located in Taksim, this hotel is steps from Istiklal Avenue, Tunel Square, and Illusion Museum. Galata Tower and Pera Museum are also within 10 minutes. Sishane-Zemin Metro Station and Beyoglu Station are within a 2-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Galata Antique Hotel - Special Class Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 391 reviews
10 - Excellent
160
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 391 reviews
8 - Good
134
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 391 reviews
6 - Okay
57
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 391 reviews
4 - Poor
18
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 391 reviews
2 - Terrible
22
Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
NR
Oct 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A clean and nice place with very friendly, respectful, and helpful staff. The service was great, and everyone was kind and welcoming. Highly recommended!
NR
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Natalya
May 4, 2025
The Best location in Istanbul
Perfect location near main transportation (Funicular, Metro station), as well as the main tourist attraction: Istiklal street, Galata tower and others.
Very friendly Staff.
The staff at the Hostal are the kindest. For any request that we had they were super attentive. Great central location to see the city in a few days. Totally recommend!
Jose Manuel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Julie
Apr 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was my third stay in the small boutique hotel. The room was big and had a lovely balcony and view on Galata tower and the Golden Horn. The management told me renovations are coming up. For now, the roof terrace is close and the hotel has no breakfast or coffee readily available. There is a room delivery app but it didn’t work. The furniture showed its age but was functional. Staff was vey nice and made up for the shortcomings.
The hotel is just 2 minutes from Taksim Road, with plenty of nice restaurants and cafés nearby. It has a beautiful antique style, and the reception employees were very friendly and helpful throughout my stay. While it can be a bit noisy due to the street, overall I had a great experience!
Whenever I’m in Turkey I stay here. Walkable to most things. Convenient for dining and shopping. Near galata tower. Clean, friendly, they really take care of you. Not one complaint. Highly recommend.
Meredith
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
May 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
More or less, but in a nice location.
Just plain old normal. The hotel is between good quality and dilapidated. The location is great, the staff is nice, the hotel has seen better days. It is a bit expensive but I get the feeling that, in Istanbul at the moment, if you do not pay a decent amount, you will get very low quality.
As always an amazing stay. This is the only place I stay. The attention to detail. The hospitality. The rooms are beautifully decorated. I was upgraded to a corner room so lovely. I highly recommend this hotel u will not be disappointed. I never am!
The men at the front desk are so helpful! They helped me get my bags up the stairs when I arrived and back down when I left. I didn't like my room and they gave me a better one. Lovely all around. Thanks
Extremely friendly & helpful staff. Great location. Small rooms and very old hotel in general. They should remove the carpet on the corridors/stairs, it’s so old and dirty. They should invest in new mattresses, sheets, towels. These towels must be so old they’re disintegrating. Very loud street so difficult to sleep but I had an overall ok experience.