Galatower Hotel is just 200 metres from the iconic Galata Tower. Up-and-coming Karakoy area is also within a walking distance. The hotel is located 500 metres from the lively Istiklal Street and 400 metres from Sishane Metro Station. It offers a terrace with views of Marmara Sea, Golden Horn and the Old City. Free WiFi access is avalilable throughout the property. Decorated in classic Ottoman style, the rooms at Galatower Hotel are air-conditioned and soundproofed. Each room has a minibar, electric kettle, tea & coffee setup and a safety deposit box. There is also a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels in the rooms. There are numerous restaurants, bars and cafes in the surrounding area where guests can enjoy different kinds of cuisines. 24-hour front desk with guest oriented staff is available at the property. The nostalgic Karakoy Tunel Station is 300 metres away and Karakoy Tram Station is 600 metres away offering easy access to other sites in the city. Airport shuttle services are arranged at an additional fee.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Chawki
    France France
    Staff very helpful Good location Close to Galata tower
  • А
    Артем
    Germany Germany
    The receptionist at the early check-out around 5am was the first person to wish me a happy birthday :) The rooftop is free to go out at any time, the view is beautiful. The rooms are clean and comfortable.
  • Stanyslav
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    The location of the hotel is very good - 200 meters from Galata tower and not noisy at all. Turkish coffee and tea offered at the reception. The terrace for breakfast is fabulous - great overview of the tower and the old town Istanbul. Double...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Galatower Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules

Galatower Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 11:30 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card JCB Cash is not accepted Bankcard Galatower Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that group policy applies for reservations more than 4 rooms.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Galatower Hotel

  • Galatower Hotel is 1.2 miles from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Galatower Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Galatower Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Triple

    • Check-in at Galatower Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The prices at Galatower Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.