Historic Galata

Hotels
6.8 (16 reviews)
Haci Mimi Külhani Sk. 26 , Istanbul , TR
90-5425130423

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

24-hour front desk
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Water dispenser
Housekeeping on request
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, convenient location close to attractions and tram
Friendly, helpful staff
Spacious rooms and comfortable beds (some rooms/suite with great views)
Good value/price-quality for many guests
Quiet rooms in several reports
Cons:
Inconsistent housekeeping (some reports of no cleaning for days)
Unreliable wifi and delayed fixes
Broken or missing in-room items (TV, mini-fridge, kitchenette cutlery)
Thin soundproofing / noise between floors
Small/tiny bathrooms in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
5.2
Mixed: some guests reported clean bedding and towels, but others noted rooms were not cleaned for days and the hotel feels old with inconsistent housekeeping.
Service
8
Generally positive: staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful; some service issues (slow wifi response, unresolved TV repair) but overall attentive personnel.
Location
8.2
Very good: central, quiet street in the heart of attractions; close to tram, Galata Tower, museums, sea, shops and restaurants—frequently highlighted as a major plus.
Room Quality
6.8
Mixed: several reviews mention spacious rooms, comfortable beds and great views (even a presidential suite), while others note worn furniture, broken items (mini-fridge, TV), dark rooms and small bathrooms.
Amenities
5.5
Below average: wifi reported as unreliable (modem replaced after delay), kitchenette lacked basic cutlery/dishes, some bathrooms tiny and amenities limited.
Value for Money
7
Positive for many: described as good price-quality ratio and inexpensive for larger rooms; a few guests felt expectations based on high ratings were unmet.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.9
Overall mixed but acceptable for short stays: excellent location and friendly staff balance maintenance and housekeeping shortcomings; suited for overnight or budget-conscious visitors.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-01 14:00

Property Description

Central Location
Strategically positioned in the heart of Istanbul, within walking distance of iconic landmarks like Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue, Historic Galata offers a convenient base to explore the city.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned rooms with kitchenettes, perfect for a homely stay. The hotel also features a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator for your convenience.

Airport Shuttle Service
Start your trip stress-free with the roundtrip airport shuttle service provided by the hotel, allowing you to travel comfortably to and from Istanbul Airport.

Experience the charm of Istanbul while staying at Historic Galata, book now to indulge in local cuisine breakfasts and modern amenities.

Important information:

* Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Smoking

    No smoking

  • Pets

    Pets welcome

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Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 16 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.2
Service: 8
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 6.9
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Bruno • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

Personeel was uitstekend! Zeer vriendelijk. Boven slaapkamers waren echt mooi.

Cons:

De gordijnen zaten vol stof, waardoor sommigen van ons allergisch werden.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • ru
1
Cons:

The room was dark, poorly lit, dirty, and the furniture was old. The wooden floor creaked. The windows didn't close, and there was no air conditioning, which attracted insects. It was unpleasant to be in the room; everything was dirty. It's a good thing we only stayed for one night. The hotel is located on a hillside street and can only be reached by taxi. The area around the hotel is extremely dirty. My experience at this hotel was terrible. It looks decent in the photos, but it's not like in real life.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Guadalupe • solo_traveller • es
8
En general es una estancia que te resuelve muy bien. Tiene muy bonitas vistas y es muy tranquilo y la chica que nos aten
Pros:

Me gustó mucho la ubicación aunque hay una buena cuesta pero está muy céntrico.

Cons:

No me gustó que la segunda habitación resultó ser una cama en el mismo espacio que la cocina y que el único baño estaba dentro de la habitación

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • family_with_children • iq
9
Amazing staff so lovely and kind people, and the place was clean and nice, highly recommended
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Stefania • family_with_children • it
5
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Zachary • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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matgoal • couple • ch
9
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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carlotta • extended_group • it
9
Pros:

Camere spaziose

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Tommasantonio • solo_traveller • it
8
Istanbul fantastica
Pros:

Posizione vicinanza Torre di Galata , con fermate tram e bus vicine. Staff e proprietà molto presenti e sempre a risolvere le richieste. Appartamento buono per soggiorno di 2 persone. Pulizie ok.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Bozhena • family_with_children • ru
7
На короткую поездку и если вы приходите только переночевать, то вполне себе неплохой вариант.
Pros:

соотношение цена-качество хорошее. Недорого за двухкомнатный номер с двумя балконами, в самом центре на тихой улочке. Постель и полотенца были чистые.

Cons:

Wifi работал очень плохо. Через сутки только принесли новый модем, стало лучше. Телевиденье пытались починить, ничего не получилось. В итоге мама осталась без телевизора. За 3 дня ни разу не убирались. В целом, отель старенький, убирают не очень хоршо.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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IULIIA • couple • it
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Kerri Ann • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Grit • family_with_children • de
9
Tolle Unterkunft für Reisende, die es individuell bevorzugen.
Pros:

Wir mochten die Individualität und Ruhe des Hauses, die ausgesprochen große Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft und die zentrale Lage - diese ist eher gekennzeichnet von Künstlern und Handwerkern als vom Tourismus. Gastronomie, Meer, Museen alles ist zu Fuß erreichbar.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • fr
8
Dans l’ensemble la prestation de l’établissement était bien, non loin des attractions touristiques et des transports en
Pros:

La chambre était grande, la salle de bain était propre, le personnel était sympathique. L’emplacement était top.

Cons:

L’insonorisation n’était pas top. On pouvait entendre les personnes du rez de chaussé alors que nous étions au deuxième étage, et les gens du dessus.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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CHRISTINA • solo_traveller • gr
9
Pros:

Μείναμε στην προεδρική σουίτα. Η τοποθεσία ήταν άψογη, η θέα καταπληκτική, τα κρεβάτια πολύ άνετα. Κάποια έπιπλα ήταν λίγο ταλαιπωρημενα αλλα ήταν άνευ σημασίας

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • us
8
Overall good stay. Took off two stars because the external building door does not latch and therefore is a security risk
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • ca
7
Attractive, friendly and mostly comfortable.
Pros:

Location was difficult to find at first, but convenient and close to tram and interesting shops and restaurants. The room was quiet and pleasant. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was big and had a couch and comfortable bed.

Cons:

The 'kitchenette' was missing basic cutlery and dishes, and the bathroom was tiny.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Lucía • couple • es
10
Recomendado!
Pros:

Nos gustó mucho alojarnos aquí!
La ubicación es muy buena, la habitación es espaciosa y muy linda decorada. Descansamos super bien y disfrutamos mucho.
El personal es muy amable y atento. Gracias!

Cons:

Nada

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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giulia scam • solo_traveller • it
6
Could have been better
Pros:

Great position, really close to Galata tower.

Cons:

The room was really dark and with a few things broken (e.g. the mini fridge), the shower didn't have hot water, not sure if this is a widespread issue but would have been good to know in advance. Overall I don't think it lived to the expectations given the high rating on Booking.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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alexandra • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Jolie chambre spacieuse avec vue sur une cour arborée et Istanbul, calme. Quartier calme proche de la tour de Galata touristique. Proche du tramway aussi donc accès rapide à la Corne d’or. Personnel très gentil. Simple mais parfait.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee