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Nordstern Hotel Galata

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Interior entrance
Superior Double Room with Balcony and Galata Tower view | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar
Food and drink
Suite with Hammam and Steam Bath(unique in Istanbul) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 50 per person)
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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 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

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Nordstern Hotel Galata is in the entertainment district and on the boardwalk/promenade. Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Galata Bridge and Blue Mosque. Egyptian Bazaar and Grand Bazaar are two other places to visit that come recommended. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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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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