Persona Hotel Galata

Hotels
10 (102 reviews)
Kemankeş Caddesi Murakıp sokak no:1 , Istanbul , tr

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Adult only
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Unreliable service

Categories

Cleanliness
10
The cleanliness was criticized heavily, with multiple mentions of the rooms being dirty and poorly maintained.
Service
10
Generally friendly staff, but issues with the receptionist being unavailable at critical times.
Location
10
The location is considered very good, though it can be noisy at times.
Room Quality
10
Rooms were reported as small and not clean, with some complaints about amenities.
Amenities
10
Good amenities including Netflix and proximity to the sea, though experiences varied.
Value for Money
10
Cited as below expectations due to the state of cleanliness and the room conditions.
Food and Beverage
10
A café is available on-site, but food quality details are not provided.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experience was heavily impacted by cleanliness and safety issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 21:51

Property Description

Central Location in Istanbul
Persona Hotel Galata, situated in the heart of Istanbul, offers a convenient stay just 1.5 km from the famous Spice Bazaar. Explore the city with ease as other attractions like Dolmabahce Clock Tower and Suleymaniye Mosque are within a few kilometers from the hotel.

Comfortable Rooms with City Views
Relax in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Enjoy a pleasant city view from your room and unwind in a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Multilingual Staff and Nearby Attractions
Our friendly staff, fluent in Arabic, English, and Turkish, are ready to assist you with any inquiries. Explore popular landmarks like Galata Tower and Istiklal Street located just a stone's throw away from Persona Hotel Galata.

Experience Istanbul's charm with us - book your stay now at Persona Hotel Galata.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Airport code: IST

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 102 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
عبدالعزيز solo_traveller sa
6
Pros:

قريب من الاماكن

Cons:

صوت الاغاني مزعجه تأتي من خارج الفندق
والمكيف لا يعمل فقط مروحه

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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salem couple ae
5
اتمنى الاهتمام
Pros:

قريب

Cons:

مساحة الغرف والنظافة

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
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Alina couple nl
10
Excellent stay in Karakoy
Pros:

The location of the hotel is amazing. It is located in the most lovely area Karakoy. I am coming often to Istanbul to discover hotels and this is one of my favorite to go. Eren and Kenan at the check-in desk helped me a lot and gave me everything what needed.

Cons:

-

2025-11-29 via Nuitee
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Berberi couple it
7
zona bellissima e staff molto disponibile
Pros:

i ragazzi erano veramente tanto educati e disponibili
la zona era meravigliosa e centrale, forse troppo rumorosa per dormire la notte ma siamo giovani quindi non è stato un problema per noi

Cons:

purtroppo l’igiene è veramente tanto scarsa . appena siamo arrivati la stanza era in condizioni catastrofiche, ho subito chiesto e mi hanno aiutato … il problema è che hanno pulito solo le zone che ho chiesto di pulire e non altri punti della camera . ció ci ha veramente delusi perche non è carino ritrovarti una stanza in condizioni del genere.
lo staff attento a chiedere se manca qualcosa sempre ma appunto il problema consiste solo nella pulizia delle camere , probabilmente perche fatte con superficialità.

2025-11-15 via Nuitee
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Suada couple iq
1
Cons:

there was no person in the reception when we arrived he was at home we asked for cancellation thank god he did it it was dirty and small and the location was not for us it is for someone who likes to drink

2025-11-07 via Nuitee
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Gülli solo_traveller de
10
Die Mitarbeiter sind zuvorkommend und alle sehr nett die haben auch direkt unten einen Cafe
Pros:

Alles ist zu Fuß erreichbar es liegt unmitelbar am Meer
Einkaufsmöglichkeiten
Die lage ist super personal ist top
Zimmer mit netflix und toller aussicht zu Moschee

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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Gabriela solo_traveller de
1
Dirty, dangerous and disastrous
Pros:

I did not like a single thing about this hotel. The location is okay but it is in a busy and loud street so expect little to no rest during your stay.

Cons:

When I arrived at the hotel the room they gave me was a smaller room than the one a booked, it was also above a cafe that played loud music all day, I had to use my headphones on noise cancelling mode every single night to be able to rest. The bathroom door was broken and it was extremely filthy. I requested a room change and was moved to an upper floor, again, the bathroom was so dirty I had to actually buy cleaning supplies to be able to use the bathroom, they never cleaned the bedroom during my stay. The receptionist is barely in the building and on the night of September 26th at 4am a man broke into my room, there are no manual locks in the door, so anyone with a card can open the door, I had to barricade the door with a bedside table and clothes under a shoe to stop the door from opening. I am traveling alone so I was obviously scared. Around 15 to 20 minutes after, this man tried to open another door next to my room and the other guests screamed at him. I wrote a message via WhatsApp to someone who I believed, was hotel staff, and had previously wrote to me about the room change, and it turns out he is not even an employee of the hotel, so my personal information is not even private, he came over and I had to be nice because, again, I am a female solo traveler and this person was flirting with me on WhatsApp wishing me ''sweet dreams'', this is completely unprofessional. I asked to check the cameras the next day but there was no one at the reception, they later told me it was a previous guest that had the card to the room I was staying in. Which does not makes sense because why would someone who checked out still have the key card. They only offered me free coffee in downstairs coffee shop (the same one who plays loud music). I would advise anyone REFRAIN FROM STAYING HERE, especially if you are a woman, at the moment I couldn't afford to change hotels but I regret greatly not doing so even if that meant to re-budget this whole trip.

2025-10-31 via Nuitee
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Mehmet Can solo_traveller fr
4
2025-10-30 via Nuitee
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Albina solo_traveller ru
2
Очень маленький номер, но большой его минус в том, что он был грязным!
Pros:

Только местоположение

Cons:

Я заселялась уже ближе к вечеру, однако номер не был готов. Пришлось подождать. Уборка очень плохая. Как будто они и не ждали гостей, когда я подъехала, парень с ресепшена пошел сам готовить номер и естественно, прибрал его очень поверхностно. Укрываться пришлось каким то покрывалом, так как не было пододеяльника, поэтому спала в одежде, боялась заразиться какими нибудь постельными клещами.

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
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gerald couple be
1
À fuir !!!
Pros:

Emplacement bien situé près restaurants et bars

Cons:

À fuir la chambre est très sale, nous arrivons à 19h et la chambre n’est pas nettoyée après cela a 3 heures du matin ce n’était pas possible de dormir à cause des bars à côté ou la musique était hurlante dans notre chambre le bruit était comme dans une boite de nuit, j’ai donc appelé le numéro de téléphone de la réception qui n’a rien fait pour arranger le problème. J’ai donc appelé la police qui est venue et a fait stopper ce carnage. Le lendemain pas d’eau chaude pour ce laver dans leur salle de bain qui était pas nettoyée .

Horrible

2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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HMDEI couple sa
6
الموقع جميل
Pros:

الموقع فقط

Cons:

صغر الغرفة والسخان اغلب الأيام لا يعمل

2025-10-24 via Nuitee
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Shodiya solo_traveller lv
10
2025-10-22 via Nuitee
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Rafael extended_group es
3
2025-10-20 via Nuitee
A
Aaron Díaz couple ve
7
NORMAL, NADA SORPRENDENTE, PARA PASAR 1 NOCHE EN TRÁNSITO.
Pros:

La ubibación

Cons:

Baño sucio, habitaciones sin toalla. Habian restos de basuras de las personas anteriores a nosotros.

2025-10-16 via Nuitee
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Tom couple gb
6
2025-10-15 via Nuitee
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zemlak solo_traveller pl
9
2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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Lennart solo_traveller de
2
Pros:

.

Cons:

The location of the hotel was very inconvenient for sleeping. Right outside there were several bars and restaurants playing loud music until 2–3 a.m., and on weekends even until 4 a.m. It was nearly impossible to get proper rest. On top of that, the cleanliness was poor – when I checked in, there were many hairs on the bed, and later I found ants in the room that went straight for any food leftovers. The reception staff also came across as rather unhelpful and unfriendly. Overall, a very disappointing experience.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Sara
10
Pros:

Otelin konumu olsun çalışanlarının yardımseverliği ve ilgisi olsun her şey çok güzeldi. Kaldığımız süreç boyunca biz çok memnun kaldık. Gönül rahatlığıyla tercih edilebilecek bir otel.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Otelaft
2
dirty hotel and lack of equipment
Pros:

I spoke with the manager but he doesn't want to find a solution. He offers a half refund but I think given the situation it's not reasonable. There are no towels, no duvets. The hotel is very dirty, you can't sleep. It's a trash can. Here are the photos.
the smells in the bathroom make you want to vomit

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Moussa solo_traveller de
2
Pros:

Sehr sehr schlecht..sehr enge zimmer, schlechte dusche, ..sehr laut..!!!

Cons:

Alles war schlecht

2025-09-15 via Nuitee