Galata Rasso Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (394 reviews)
Bereketzade mah. merkez,bereketzade mah. şimşir sk. NO 18 Şantiye 0/18, şimşir sk. Beyoğlu, İstanbul , Istanbul , tr

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
Currency exchange
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location near Galata Tower
Professional and helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness needs attention
Room quality and maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Some reviews indicated that cleanliness could be improved.
Service
9.18
Staff were described as professional, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.32
The location was consistently praised, being close to major attractions.
Room Quality
7.77
Rooms felt small and some issues with cleanliness and maintenance were mentioned.
Amenities
8.5
Basic amenities provided; some improvements might be needed.
Value for Money
8.76
The hotel offers reasonable pricing for its location.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Food options nearby were adequate; specifics not highlighted.
Overall Experience
8.88
Due to location and service, overall experience is favorable despite some room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 14:22

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Istanbul, Galata Rasso Hotel offers easy access to iconic landmarks like Galata Tower and Spice Bazaar, making it the perfect base for exploring the city's rich history and culture.

Modern Amenities
Guests can enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned rooms equipped with essential amenities such as a flat-screen TV, minibar, and free WiFi. The 24-hour front desk and airport transfers ensure a hassle-free stay for all visitors.

Nearby Attractions
With Istiklal Street, Taksim Square, and Taksim Metro Station in close proximity, guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Istanbul. Don't miss the chance to experience the best of the city while staying at Galata Rasso Hotel.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 394 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 8.88
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VASILIS couple gr
10
Το συστήνω ανεπιφύλακτα
Pros:

Ομορφο δωμάτιο και άνετο! Ευγενικό προσωπικό και το ξενοδοχείο είναι στην καρδιά του Γαλατά

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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A couple nl
10
Fijn hotel in het hart van Galata
Pros:

De locatie en ruime kamer

Cons:

Niks

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Emely extended_group nl
3
Poor. Don't book it if you like a comfy bed
Pros:

The hotel is situated just around the corner from the Galata tower with a lot of nice restaurants and shops.

Cons:

Unfortunately, our stay did not meet expectations at all. The street where the hotel is located felt more like a dirty backstreet, which immediately gave a bad first impression. The garbage on the photo was spread all over the street when we arrived.

Our room was on the ground floor and did not feel anywhere near the advertised 38 m². We were staying with three friends and could barely pass each other. Privacy was very limited: the “windows” of the toilet and shower are far more see-through than the photos suggest, and you can hear everything from the bathroom, which is quite uncomfortable.

Our biggest disappointment was the beds: No box spring or slatted bed base but a hard wooden plank with a sagging mattress. Extremely uncomfortable. We have honestly never slept so badly. It was also very hot in the room.
Additionally, there is a so-called bar in the room that is completely useless and only takes up valuable space. It was also unclear how to operate the lighting, with no logical switches or instructions. We do not understand where the high rating comes from, probably from people who normally stay in a tent.

Of course, we addressed the issue the next day, but unfortunately no solution with decent beds could be offered. Given all of this, we felt we had no other option than to leave after the first night, despite having booked three nights. Our hips and backs were just aching too much.
To make matters worse, the hotel marked us as “no-show,” as if we never showed up at all, which meant we would be unable to apply for a refund. This was extremely disappointing.
This particular hotel demanded full payment in advance and I now understand why. Good learning lesson, will never do that again.

Overall, a very poor experience. We sincerely hope to be compensated in one way or another.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Apturahman Nazmi couple bg
10
Prachtig.
Pros:

Het hotel ligt op een zeer mooie locatie en dicht bij alles.Het hotelpersoneel is vriendelijk en doet zijn best om aan onze verzoeken te voldoen.
Persoonlijk was ik zeer tevreden over het hotelpersoneel en ik zou dit hotel van harte aanbevelen aan iedereen die naar Istanbul reist.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Mik couple nl
8
Goede locatie, goed te bereiken taxis en metro dichtbij en mooi bij de Galata toren
Pros:

Locatie was erg goed

Cons:

Kamer is kleiner als op de fotos

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Abdelrahman couple ae
8
2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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Karim family_with_children be
9
Magnifique
Pros:

Top personnelle et emplacement idéal

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Moammar couple lb
7
Cons:

Very low lightening in the rooms
We were not allowed for late check out even though we requested it before

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Hull family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Host was amazing couldn't help us enough, nothing was too much trouble, location was great right in the heart of everything. Very reasonably priced , clean and tidy hotel.

Cons:

Nothing everything was great

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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sarah couple gb
9
I’d defo stay again, staff amazing, property location AMAZING
Pros:

The bed was comfortable and room clean. We had a 40th birthday celebration so the hotel staff were very accommodating and helped so much with letting our family members into our room to decorate it with balloons

Cons:

The lighting in the room we had was quite bad. Not good for a woman who likes todo make up and hair. What’s needed is a main bright light for those dark mornings and evenings :)

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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Kiwon solo_traveller kr
10
Pros:

Very comfortable facility and very nice staff

2025-12-08 via Nuitee
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Berfin couple at
9
Super Zentrale Lage, alles in der Nähe und super freundliche Personal
Pros:

Recht großes Zimmer, Top Lage und freundliches Personal

Cons:

Ein Stuhl zum Schminken hat gefehlt, ansonsten TOP

2025-12-08 via Nuitee
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Vanessa couple us
9
Pros:

Really quiet street but still super close to the main attraction area

2025-12-06 via Nuitee
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Katreena couple au
4
2025-12-05 via Nuitee
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Riccardo solo_traveller it
7
Base
Pros:

Il punto di forza del Galata Rasso Hotel è la posizione; si trova vicinissimo alla Torre di Galata, in una zona non esclusivamente turistica, e questo permette sia di godere, appena fuori dalla porta, di una parte autentica di Istanbul, sia di avere a disposizione un buon numero di ristoranti e locali dove cenare e trascorrere la serata. Con una passeggiata di 15 minuti si può raggiungere anche il Ponte di Galata, e da lì le zone di Sirkeci e Sultanhamet, dove si trovano i luoghi da visitare assolutamente in città; ancora più vicina la zona dello shopping di Isitklal Caddesi. La camera aveva dimensioni adeguate ed era sufficientemente pulita (ma questo aspetto può essere migliorato); interessante la soluzione del bagno ‘a vista’ (ma l’illuminazione di questa zona potrebbe essere più efficiente). Ha costituito quindi una base assolutamente strategica per muoversi in una città così estesa.

Cons:

Come ho detto, la pulizia della stanza potrebbe essere migliore, così come l’illuminazione (in particolare della zona bagno – specchio senza illuminazione frontale). Lo staff si è dimostrato professionale ma non particolarmente empatico.

2025-11-21 via Nuitee
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Joe couple lu
10
2025-10-30 via Nuitee
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odile family_with_children fr
9
Séjour correct.
Pros:

Moderne et sécure .

Cons:

Pas d'endroit pour accrocher les serviettes. Murs fins et on entend les voisins discuter. Toutes les chaînes télé en Turquie avec très mauvaise réception.

2025-10-22 via Nuitee
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Ovidiu couple ro
9
2025-10-20 via Nuitee
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odile family_with_children fr
8
Galata à tous les niveaux
Pros:

La propreté

Cons:

Chambre petite petite peu de plage pour poser les affaires

2025-10-15 via Nuitee
Эдуард Чистяков family_with_children ru
8
2025-10-13 via Nuitee