Galata VAV Suites

Hotels
9.2 (131 reviews)
6 Lüleci Hendek Caddesi , Istanbul , tr

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Pets allowed
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Good amenities for the price
Cons:
Room could use some fixing

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
Room could use some fixing, affecting cleanliness ratings.
Service
9.33
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.87
Great location as mentioned in the review.
Room Quality
8.32
Room size is good, but could use some fixing.
Amenities
9.35
Facilities available (kitchen, washer machine, etc.) are great for the price.
Value for Money
9.31
Fair value given the location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.56
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.53
Very positive overall experience given the factors mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 10:14

Property Description

Central Location in Istanbul
Located in the heart of Istanbul, just a short distance from Taksim Square and Taksim Metro Station, Galata VAV Suites offers convenience and easy access to popular attractions.

Modern Amenities
This apartment is well-equipped with free WiFi, air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and household essentials like a microwave and kettle. Enjoy a comfortable stay with a flat-screen TV, bed linen, towels, and a cozy patio.

Nearby Attractions
Explore Istanbul's vibrant culture with popular landmarks such as Istiklal Street, Spice Bazaar, and Galata Tower within reach. Don't miss out on the breathtaking city views from the terrace.

Book now for a memorable stay at Galata VAV Suites in Istanbul!

Important information:

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 131 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.87
Room Quality: 8.32
Amenities: 9.35
Value for Money: 9.31
Food and Beverage: 9.56
Overall Experience: 9.53
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Milad young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-07-20 via Nuitee
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Lucy young couple mx
9
Great location and good amenities for a budget hotel
Pros:

Location, the size of the room and all the facilities available (kitchen, washer machine, iron, hair dryer) and terrace are great for the price. The ac worked great which is very important during the summer.

Cons:

Room could use some fixing however for the price and all the other advantages it is fair what you get.

2025-06-25 via Nuitee
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Azim family with young children az
8
I liked everything, I will come and stay there again
Pros:

Excellent location. The administrator is always in touch. Clean towels and other toiletries are always in the boxes that are in the apartment block. Not as noisy as in other areas of Istanbul. Not a bad verada. There are many markets nearby that work until late. There are cafes and most importantly all types of transport nearby. Almost all the main attractions are within walking distance.

Cons:

One day during our stay, the municipality turned off the water for almost a day. And there was no water in the room at all. The administrator explained the reason to me and suggested waiting. There was no water even to wash our hands. We were not offered any reserve water. The problem was simply ignored and we were suggested to wait. There is a drain in the toilet that needs to be filled to avoid the smell. In general, these are all trifles and coincidences.

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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Saya family with young children kz
5
Passable
2025-05-28 via Nuitee
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Anonymous family with young children kz
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Great apartment in the center of Istanbul, everything is within walking distance. Special thanks to Yakup for his help — he always responds immediately to any questions, and if something is really unclear, he can come over and explain, so big thanks to him.

2025-05-27 via Nuitee
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Mary young couple gb
9
A great place to stay in Galata!
Pros:

Great place and such good value for money! It had lovely views and it was spacious for 2 people.

Some maintenance is needed in the apartment, such as some of the cabinets, but this is the only small feedback I’ve got.

Great location and the host was very communicative.

2025-05-06 via Nuitee
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Hayla family with young children il
10
Exceptional
2025-03-27 via Nuitee
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Lada with friends cz
10
Cozy apartment with all needed
Pros:

Many thanks for such a pleasant staying. We liked the apartment very much! It’s cozy, there was all needed such as hair dryer, kitchen and bath stuff, it’s good located as well. Thanks to Yakup for communication and support.

2025-03-27 via Nuitee
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Aleksandra family with young children ru
10
Exceptional
2025-02-22 via Nuitee
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Valentina with friends ro
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Amazing view, good location and welcoming host.

2025-02-09 via Nuitee
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Syazwani family with young children my
10
Beautiful stay. But I’m very sorry to leave the room abit messy. As rushing to go to airport
Pros:

I like all, but the top is location wise.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-01-24 via Nuitee
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Zarubina family with young children ru
9
A great place to fall in love with Istanbul in a few days and have a good rest after long walks
Pros:

Amazing place, everything is good here: the house is located in a wonderful, quite quiet and cozy area and at the same time 5 minutes from the Galata Tower, the room has panoramic windows, from there you have a stunning view of the city and the bay.
We were given the roombon the 5th floor, and I was very happy about that.
I especially liked the possibility to have breakfast on the roof. There is enough space in the room, there are closets for clothes, kitchen utensils, I was looking for a place where there is a kitchen, and you can cook your own food.

The two of us were there for 4 days and would love to come back for more as well.

Cons:

A few things that didn't ruin my stay at all, but might upset someone else. Some things are not in very good condition. For example, one of the cabinets in the kitchen with a broken shelf. The curtain rod seems to be falling off a bit, there were someone else's slippers under the bed, well, and a dish sponge was very lacking. But once again, all this did not prevent me from enjoying life in this room. Just a warning for those for whom this is important

We were warned in advance that the stairs were steep - it was really true, after a long walk around the city this last leap was not easy :)

2025-01-11 via Nuitee
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Mohammed family with young children nl
10
Exceptional
2024-12-31 via Nuitee
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Milović young couple ba
10
Amazing terrace, will be staying again!
Pros:

The location is perfect, a 10 min walk from Taksim square and 3 tram stops from the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofiya. The rooftop terrace literally makes this place worth everything, nothing like drinking coffee and watching the Bosphorus/Golden Horn. Theres plenty of restaurants around, and a bakery in the building. The apartments have everything you could need for a longer stay, we felt quite at home.

Cons:

It was a bit cold, the heating works via AC, but I'm sure this isn't a problem in summer. There's also no elevator, so if you're staying on the 5th floor and are out of shape this can be difficult. However, overall, definitely will be staying here again!

2024-12-22 via Nuitee
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Saskia family with young children nl
7
Fine
Pros:

The location is perfect. From this place, you can travel easily to various areas in the city. The rooftop is also really nice, since you have a great view. The apartment itself was fine for a week.

Cons:

The apartment was not that clean. For example, the toilet was not completely clean since there were hairs on the toilet seat. Moreover, there was a weird smell for the whole week I spent here. With the excellent reviews, I expected a little bit more, but it was okay for a week.

2024-12-06 via Nuitee
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Daniil with friends ru
3
Not recommend to stay at this place
Pros:

Good location, but it was too noisy. And administrator was able to chat any time at WhatsApp

Cons:

Apartment was not good and not comfortable at all. Bathroom is old and it was hard to get hot water. It was dirty and smells bad. Bed sheets was old and with hairs. And sheet was not even tucked in. And a lot of dust. Owners of this apartment didn’t try to make this place look good. It was cheep, but for sure not worth the money. And if you planing to rest and chill — you will not have this option, because 24/7 it’s noises from the street. You can hear every word from people. And yeah, balcony is common, but at first you get expectations that this is your personal space

2024-11-24 via Nuitee
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Angietorresm young couple co
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Very complete and comfortable suite, well located and has everything you need. Even a washing machine, very good communication and they allowed us to check in before the scheduled time. Thank you!!

2024-11-16 via Nuitee
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Emil family with young children az
10
Great
Pros:

Excellent apartments. It's small but very cozy. The location is very convenient.

Cons:

The drain in the shower didn't work well.

2024-10-14 via Nuitee
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Kseniia young couple ru
10
It was our 3rd time in Istanbul but this apartment was the best. Location was great. We like it the most. Apartment was
Pros:

Location, pet-friendly, apartment itself, communication with manager, facilities.

Cons:

There was a smell on the bathroom.

2024-10-09 via Nuitee
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Denise young couple be
7
Overall good if you need something basic
Pros:

The apartment is in a very nice location, a small street 5 minutes away from the Galata Tower, well connected to the Sultanahmet area / Eminonu by tram, as well as very close to the Karakoy port to easily move around by boat.
The apartment is cute and you will find all the essentials. It is a good place for a few days, especially if you plan to only use it mostly to shower and sleep. The host was very responsive on whatsapp and always available!

Cons:

Be aware that there are quite a lot of stairs, there is no hair dryer and not many kitchen utensils.. also, our room did not have chairs, so it was difficult for us to eat after cooking. Overall it is a good apartment, acceptable if you just need something basic, maybe a bit on the "expensive" side

2024-09-29 via Nuitee